As a former foot slogger, artillery gun slinger, and temporary tank crewman - - -
I'll have you know deluxe cable isn't all it's cracked up to be - I like my eggs scrambled with a little green pepper mixed in - and I prefer my music played in the background instead of at a window rattling volume.
Tanks
ARE cool - it's better to ride than to walk.
20 miles is way too long a walk - I'd rather ride on/in the tank.
As far as the full combat pack - home
IS where the heart is isn't it (and you'd be surprised what you can carry in them nowadays).
TODAY'S MILITARY:
The rifle is too heavy, the tanks aren't big enough or safe enough anymore, missiles are definitely more fun and for most missions more effective than artillery.