Special Operations Patrol Vehicles

Special Operations Patrol Vehicles
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 49
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ISBN-10 : 9781849081887
ISBN-13 : 1849081883
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Special Operations Patrol Vehicles by : Leigh Neville

Download or read book Special Operations Patrol Vehicles written by Leigh Neville and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The patrol vehicles used by Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq vary quite dramatically between the theatres as well as amongst the Coalition members, and have been developed and upgraded to meet the demands of the deployment. Covering all the major Coalition nations, Leigh Neville continues his look at the elite forces deployed in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, with this analysis of their vehicles. Tracing the evolution of the vehicle types, from their historical precedents, through their designs to their operational developments, he discusses their advantages and disadvantages, along with their tactical employment. From the mine-protected vehicles used to counter the IED threat in Iraq, the use of Strykers as armoured raiding platforms by the US Rangers, to the civilian vehicles adapted for military service by both Coalition troops and Private Military Contractors in the regions, this book uses rare in-theatre photographs and colour artwork to show the variety and inventiveness of the patrol vehicles being used in combat today.

Jane's International Defense Review

Jane's International Defense Review
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 432
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ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822025423898
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

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Download or read book Jane's International Defense Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

General Service Vehicle Fleet

General Service Vehicle Fleet
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 121
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ISBN-10 : 0644388986
ISBN-13 : 9780644388986
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Book Synopsis General Service Vehicle Fleet by : Australian National Audit Office

Download or read book General Service Vehicle Fleet written by Australian National Audit Office and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Support to High Intensity Operations

Support to High Intensity Operations
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Publisher : The Stationery Office
Total Pages : 60
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ISBN-10 : 0102954992
ISBN-13 : 9780102954999
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Support to High Intensity Operations by : Great Britain. National Audit Office

Download or read book Support to High Intensity Operations written by Great Britain. National Audit Office and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2009 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The provision of support for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan is made more difficult because they operate in remote locations and harsh conditions. Despite the challenging operational environments, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has successfully delivered around 300,000 personnel and 90,000 tonnes of freight to Iraq and Afghanistan over the last two years. However, it has not consistently met its targets for delivering supplies in a timely fashion. The MOD is taking measures to improve the effectiveness of its supply chain; and the amount of time a unit waits for items to be delivered has reduced by half in Afghanistan and a third in Iraq. �4.2 billion has been approved to upgrade or buy new equipment to meet urgent requirements in the two theatres. The NAO found that the availability of this equipment has generally met or exceeded targets, though there have been spares shortages with some fleets particularly when the vehicle is used for a different purpose than intended. The availability and serviceability of helicopters has exceeded MOD targets, although prioritisation of spare parts for operations has led to reduced availability in the UK. There are also shortages of equipment for Service personnel in the UK to train with, prior to deployment overseas. Accommodation, medical and welfare services to Service personnel on operations are generally satisfactory although provision at the smaller patrol bases is more basic. The helicopter borne Medical Emergency Response Teams provide quick, life-saving medical support to casualties and evacuate them speedily to hospital.

Military Land Rover

Military Land Rover
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Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0857330802
ISBN-13 : 9780857330802
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Military Land Rover by : Pat Ware

Download or read book Military Land Rover written by Pat Ware and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Land Rovers have been used by the military since they were introduced, in Series I form, in 1948. The Land Rover’s rugged, ‘go-anywhere’ reputation has led to its use in a vast number of military roles, from general-purpose workhorse to special forces reconnaissance vehicle, ambulance, communications vehicle and weapons platform. Additionally, a number of one-off prototypes have been produced for various trials. This manual provides a unique insight into the world of military Land Rovers, with an emphasis on military operation and equipment.

First Overland

First Overland
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Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages : 329
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ISBN-10 : 9781908493200
ISBN-13 : 1908493208
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Book Synopsis First Overland by : Tim Slessor

Download or read book First Overland written by Tim Slessor and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2016-03-07 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why Not? After all, no-one had ever done it before. It would be one of the longest of all overland journeys – half way round the world, from the English Channel to Singapore. They knew that several expeditions had already tried it. Some had got as far as the desrts of Persia; a few had even reached the plains of India. But no one had managed to go on from there: over the jungle clad mountains of Assam and across northern Burma to Thailand and Malaya. Over the last 3,000 miles it seemed there were ‘just too many rivers and too few roads'. But no-one really knew … In fact, their problems began much earlier than that. As mere undergraduates, they had no money, no cars, nothing. But with a cool audacity, which was to become characteristic, they set to work – wheedling and cajoling. First, they coaxed the BBC to come up with some film for a possible TV series. They then gently persuaded the manufacturers to lend them two factory-fresh Land Rovers. A publisher was even sweet-talked into giving them an advance on a book. By the time they were ready to go, their sponsors (more than 80 of them) ranged from whiskey distillers to the makers of collapsible buckets. In late 1955, they set off. Seven months and 12,000 miles later, two very weary Land Rovers, escorted by police outriders, rolled into Singapore – to flash bulbs and champagne. Now, fifty years on, their book, ‘First Overland', is republished – with a foreword by Sir David Attenborough. After all, it was he who gave them that film.

Iraq & The Persian Gulf

Iraq & The Persian Gulf
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 749
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ISBN-10 : 9781136892738
ISBN-13 : 1136892737
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Iraq & The Persian Gulf by : Naval Intelligence Division

Download or read book Iraq & The Persian Gulf written by Naval Intelligence Division and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-03 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.