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MRAP VEHICLE [3 records]

Record 1 2013-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
  • Helicopters (Military)
CONT

The Ridgback is a mine-resistant ambush-protected(MRAP) category I vehicle with a high armour rating(shaped hull and protected cabin using composite armour systems) and... special armoured seats to protect troops.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
CONT

Mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles are armored fighting vehicles used by various armed forces, whose designed purpose is surviving improvised explosive device (IED) attacks and ambushes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules à roues (Militaire)

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Tactics
CONT

Describe sequence of EOF [escalation of force] measures employed. Step 1. Initial warning : Use of vehicle convoy sign. Step 2. Enhanced warning : Spotlight from lead MRAP [mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle] ;Use of green laser; One warning shot to the left of oncoming vehicle from an M4 in lead convoy vehicle...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tactique militaire

Spanish

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