Yes that was correct. The LRIP was suppose to start in 1996 through 1997 with the first 28 vehicles. The full rate production was supposed to start after 1998 time frame.
I worked on the AGS, as part of a detail of 19K tankers that were tasked to conduct the same evaluation of crewman skills as the 19D in the 3-73rd. I worked for SFC Wagner from the project office after wards reviewing the manuals and the first POI. Then the Army sent me to Korea, which I put in for and I was suppose to go to MG school, then Jump Master enroute back to the battalion. All of that never materialized except for MG school enroute to Hood.
There are two things that burn me up about the project; one it was ready and met or exceeded most of the requirements. Two that Mike Sparks guy tossing the 'Buford' name around. It was never called the Buford at all and was not suppose to have a name. I remember the discussion in the office and the LTC in charge said it was not to have a name.
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Sith, Could you contact me offlist, there are some questions I want to ask you.
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