MRAP
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purpose
With V-shaped hulls, raised chassis and armored plating, the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP) has proven to be the single most effective counter to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Blast-resistant underbodies and layers of thick, armored glass offer unparalleled protection, while all-terrain suspension and runflat combat tires ensure Marines can operate in complex and highly restricted rural, mountainous and urban terrains.
features
- Supports operations in urban environments and other confined spaces
- Blast-resistant underbodies, V-shaped hulls, raised chassis and armored windows
- Used for mine and IED clearance operations
roles
Just a few of the enlisted MRAP roles include:
- Rifleman
- Military Police
- Field Artilleryman
View a list of roles in the Marine Corps.
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Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP)
Blast-resistant underbodies and layers of thick, armored glass offer unparalleled protection, while all-terrain suspension and run-flat combat tires ensure the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP) can operate in complex and highly restricted rural, mountainous and urban terrains.
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