Unfortunately Mule 1.0 suffers from reduced payload at higher altitudes ( falling below 100kg for the top breed ) and tire quickly, requiring frequent resets.

Unfortunately Mule 1.0 suffers from reduced payload at higher altitudes ( falling below 100kg for the top breed ) and tire quickly, requiring frequent resets. They also require 30 to 50 litres of water per day, depending upon climate, so on a three-day mountain patrol they can basically carry only their own water and no other payload. Not terribly useful. Plus fodder... Courtesy of the Argentinian army, here's a table of the mule resources required to sustain a 171-man company on a six-day mountain march: http://fmso.leavenworth.army.mil/documents/groundcombat/chart4.jpg http://fmso.leavenworth.army.mil/documents/groundcombat/char... Yes, 232 mules and 171 men.