Archive for the ‘military vehicles’ Category

What type of military vehicle would fit this description?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

I recently saw this military vehicle at an air show/weapons expo. I was baffled as to its purpose. It was a large truck with what looked like a net on the back. So there was truck and above it, standing horizontal was a net structure. Kinda like this:- I--------------------------I I--------------------------I I--------------------------I I--------------------------I T ...

Russia Military Vehicles ?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

What is the average age of the Russia Military Vehicles seen in the news? Why would it not be a ruse that they would show bad equipment, knowing this was going to be worldwide news. The russian military philosophy has always been quanity over quality.The t72 tank for example has a ...

What is the MOS that operates Unmanned ground vehicles/air in US military?

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Im trying to find the job but im having trouble. I tried looking several times but no luck. Can you tell me please? Im looking for the jobs in the Army and Marines. Marine Corps: MOS 7314 inflight operator; MOS 7316 operator for takeoff/landings. Army: MOS 96U (several subseries e.g. MOS ...

Do air force vehicle operations drive MRAP military vehicles?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

I recently changed my afsc to vehicle operations in the air force reserve. I unwittingly did my research AFTER reenlisting, i was wondering if any enlisted members in this field could tell me the odds of airmen in this afsc driving these new MRAP military vehicles in combat. Ive searched ...

Unmarked military vehicles being transported on the interstate?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Just wondering if anyone knew what they were used for? I have even seen tanks. They are a light brown usually with absolutely no marking of any branch of military. They are usually newly rebuilt vehicles. They have been sent to a rebuild center where they have been stripped right down ...

What do I need to look for when buying used military vehicles from public auctions? Oh, and what does d10 mean?

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

I'm thinking of buying a couple of used military chevys and would like to know what to look for before I go to the auction. Thanks for any advice! what to look 4? bullet holes...clean full fluid,,,does it run?/ D 10...try yahoo google search...Caterpillar d 10 ,,,,i believe it a bull dozer

German WW2 military vehicles?

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

I think that German tanks and other vehicles were good looking in addition to being cutting edge. Same for their ships & subs. Everybody had great looking planes! What do you think? Yeah their half tracks and tanks looked cool, not a big fan of the light vehicles though. That jet plane ...

what is the name of the civilian company that work on military vehicles on ft bragg, nc?

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Contact your TMP office.

what company builds those military vehicles that helps protect soldiers from roadside bombs?

Friday, November 6th, 2009

There are many companies producing armored vehicles, including some of the private security companies producing vehicles for their own use. A few: MRAP: made by BAE Systems (worldwide) Others: Force Protection Inc (US) Alvis (British) General Dynamics (made the original HMMWV, US) O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt (worldwide) and many many more.... Hope this helps.

What do the following symbols mean on U.S. military vehicles and aircraft ?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

i.e. a triangle or a circle or square or < or > A triangle stands for Armor and the < or > usually represent which platoon that vehicle is (not everyone uses it). I'm not familiar with a circle or square being painted on any vehicles.