Jeremy's Merc outfit...

[jeremy]

It was brought up in another thread that I may have unwittingly purchased a Billion Dollar Powerball ticket. I am thinking I might want to invest some of those earnings into the formation of a Mercenary Outfit (yes I know Contractor is the current buzz word I just think it sounds weak). I am thinking a Battalion Size Element of Combined Arms, 1 Armored Company, 2 Infantry Companies, 2 Support Companies...


Here is what I was thinking for Equipment...

Basic Weapons
Sidearm, Sig P226 in .357 Sig.
Submachinegun, AR Platform chambered in .357 Sig with a 10.5" Barrel.
Carbine, M-4A1
Light Machinegun, M-249 SAW
Medium Machinegun, M-60
Heavy machinegun, M-2
Grenade Launcher, M-203/M-320

Indirect Systems
Light Mortars, 60mm
Anything larger will be handled by the M-60A3/4 as they are Indirect Fires Capable...

Wheeled Vehicles
Jeep JK 4 Door converted to Diesels
M-35A2 Trucks for Cargo Transport.

Tracked Vehicles
M-60A3/4 Tanks

Rotary Wing Aircraft
AH-6 for attack/assault

 

[IndyGunworks]

I just need a rifle and a good pair of boots. If you can get me those things, and pay me well enough, we could probably take over the world.

 

[ATOMonkey]

Mortars and RPGs tear up stuff a lot better than rifles and machine guns.

I'd keep the heavy MGs just to keep heads down while you drop HE on them.

I'd forget about helos too. They spend more time in the shop then flying (literally), and they break kind of easy. They're also fuel pigs. That billion won't last long trying to keep a whirly bird in the air.

 

[Mosinowner]

I just need a rifle and a good pair of boots. If you can get me those things, and pay me well enough, we could probably take over the world.

+1 we might also need ammo

 

[IndyGunworks]

+1 we might also need ammo

Only every other man. This is jeremy's army ya know.

 

[Mosinowner]

Only every other man. This is jeremy's army ya know.

FOR THE GLORY OF THE MOSINLAND

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Let me know if you need a lackey to clean the firearms.

-J-

 

[JetGirl]

FOR THE GLORY OF THE MOSINLAND

Oh, this will go over reeeeally well in JeremyLand...

 

[hotfarmboy1]

Where do I sign up?

 

[sepe]

Will there be midget strippers for one and all?

 

[OEF5]

I think you need to throw some MK-19's in there.

As mentioned I'd rather have some good HE or WP to drop in than try to shoot...

You are also going to need some 203's if it comes to needing the rifles...good 203 will put some hurt on in the right hands

 

[halfmileharry]

Nice list. Not sure about the 226 or the JK but I've used worse.

 

[jsharmon7]

I have no military experience, but I have a big griddle for cooking bacon. I think that qualifies me to be a general or something.

 

[IndyGunworks]

as long as you have bacon, you can be in charge of me. However lack of bacon is considered treason.

 

[churchmouse]

I have no military experience, but I have a big griddle for cooking bacon. I think that qualifies me to be a general or something.

I will throw in the bacon if someone pitches in on the eggs. Open fire biscuits and the wife's gravy recipe. I can cook and not a bad shot. Throw in the midget strippers and I'm in.

 

[jeremy]

I think you need to throw some MK-19's in there.

As mentioned I'd rather have some good HE or WP to drop in than try to shoot...

You are also going to need some 203's if it comes to needing the rifles...good 203 will put some hurt on in the right hands

Mk 19's do have the place, maybe after a couple of contracts I would consider spending the cash to and them to the Unit.


As for the M-203, that was an oversight that I should have seen. My only thought on Grenade Launchers, do you go with the M-203 or upgrade to the M-320?!

 

[jeremy]

I just need a rifle and a good pair of boots. If you can get me those things, and pay me well enough, we could probably take over the world.

The pay will be what the Market is willing to support...

Let me know if you need a lackey to clean the firearms.

-J-

I am sure we can find a Job...

Will there be midget strippers for one and all?

Of course, I was thinking of having an "entertainment" Platoon in one of the Support Companies...

I have no military experience, but I have a big griddle for cooking bacon. I think that qualifies me to be a general or something.

There will be the need for those that can cook as well. I am a firm believer in a self supporting Unit...

Especially, for those that can cook good bacon...

 

[jeremy]

Mortars and RPGs tear up stuff a lot better than rifles and machine guns.

Not a very large fan of RPGs. They are generally slightly better than using Bottle Rockets. Yes I know some of them work quite well, but they do not trump a Main Gun Round.

Mortars, I could field some recommendations for those. Not really my realm of expertise. I am thinking you would need Systems light enough the Infantry can Maneuver and Employ them quickly for their immediate use. But, also a set heavy enough that can be deployed from a Static Location for Supporting Fires.

I'd keep the heavy MGs just to keep heads down while you drop HE on them.

Every tried to dismount a Heavy MG?!
I am thinking of keeping more towards a Light (Motorized) Infantry outfight as opposed to a Mechanized Infantry Unit. At least initially...

I'd forget about helos too. They spend more time in the shop then flying (literally), and they break kind of easy. They're also fuel pigs. That billion won't last long trying to keep a whirly bird in the air.

That is what the Contracts are for...

 

[jeremy]

+1 we might also need ammo

Ammo will never be a problem in My Outfit...

FOR THE GLORY OF THE MOSINLAND

OH HELL'S NO....

 

[jeremy]

Nice list. Not sure about the 226 or the JK but I've used worse.

I am open to suggestions...

I was thinking on the JK Rubicon with a Conversion to a Diesel Engine, say a Cummins 4BT. Light Nibble and fairly durable.

Would not be opposed to something like a Land Rover, or a Mercedes Benz G Class...