On the recordApril 23, 2013
The Manpack radio has not yet demonstrated an Army-defined reliability requirement enabling it to have an 86 percent chance if completing a 72-hour mission without an essential function failure.
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congress.govThe Manpack radio has not yet demonstrated an Army-defined reliability requirement enabling it to have an 86 percent chance if completing a 72-hour mission without an essential function failure.
Bill Nelson highlights reliability issues with the Manpack radio system.
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