Mrap Vehicles Handbook

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To allied and coalition personnel: This information is furnished with the understanding that it is to be used for defense purposes only, that it is to be afforded essentially the same degree of security protection as such information is afforded by the United States, and that it is not to be revealed to another country or international organization without the written consent of CALL. U.S. UNCLASSIFIED REL NATO, GCTF, ISAF, MCFI, ABCA For Official Use Only MRAP VEHICLES HANDBOOK Foreword This book describes the general capabilities and limitations of the mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle and associated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) employed by MRAP-equipped units. The essential information presented in this book is a guide to assist commanders, leaders, and Warfighters in preparing for and conducting operations with MRAP vehicles against an asymmetric, dedicated, and innovative threat in current and future areas of operations. MRAP vehicles are providing a significant increase in force protection and enhancing the confidence of Warfighters engaging the enemy. In many cases, Warfighters have survived attacks that would have completely destroyed other armored vehicles. This level of protection did not come without trade-offs in performance. The MRAP vehicle's size, weight, and height above ground contribute to its armor to make it a very survivable vehicle; however, they also affect its overall maneuverability and mobility. Developers intend to address the mobility issue with a restricted terrain MRAP variant that can provide the protection similar to the current MRAP vehicle and the mobility similar to the high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle. This capability will increase the Warfighters’ effectiveness by giving them the ability to operate in areas previously denied to the MRAP vehicle due to its size and weight. TTP for employing MRAP vehicles are similar to those used with existing vehicles; therefore, the aim of this book is to acquaint users with the capabilities and limitations of the MRAP vehicle and identify how it may influence planning and executing tactical missions. While this book serves as a starting point, units must continually analyze how the MRAP vehicle affects operations in their current mission and share that information with their unit and across the services. Warfighters and leaders must understand and not exceed the operating limitations of their specific MRAP vehicle. The safety guidelines outlined in this book will ensure you operate the vehicle to its fullest capability, safely allowing you to fight and win in combat. We continue to examine and anticipate the war-fighting needs of our deployed forces. Based on lessons learned and with help from industry, future MRAP vehicles will have improved capability. Units who successfully employ these vehicles against the enemy do so by integrating protection with training, planning, smart tactics, and well-rehearsed drills. This knowledge and preparation will help accomplish your missions and possibly save your life. WALTER WOJDAKOWSKI Major General, USA Commanding U.S. UNCLASSIFIED REL NATO, GCTF, ISAF, MCFI, ABCA i For Official Use Only MRAP VEHICLES HANDBOOK MRAP Vehicles Handbook Table of Contents Introduction 1 Chapter 1. Program Overview 3 Chapter 2. Vehicle Descriptions 5 Chapter 3. Mission Equipment Packages 19 Chapter 4. Configuration/Mission Crosswalk 21 Chapter 5. Operating Speeds 23 Chapter 6. Capabilities and Limitations 25 Chapter 7. Employment Considerations 31 Chapter 8. Tactical Manning 45 Chapter 9. Load Plans 49 Chapter 10. Individual Protective Measures 65 Chapter 11. Casualty Evacuation Procedures 71 Chapter 12. Recovery and Towing Operations and Damage Reporting 77 Appendix A. Recovery and Towing Operations 81 Appendix B-1. Rollover/Egress Procedures 125 B-2. Surviving Contact with High-Voltage Power Lines 133 B-3. Necessary Precautions During Battlefield Vehicle Crew 139 Rescue, Recovery, and Forensic Collection Efforts Appendix C. Warnings and Cautions Common to the Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicle 143 U.S. UNCLASSIFIED REL NATO, GCTF, ISAF, MCFI, ABCA iii For Official Use Only CENTER FOR ARMY LESSONS LEARNED Center for Army Lessons Learned Director Colonel Robert W. Forrester Managing Editor George J. Mordica II CALL Analyst Scott Blaney Contributors Colonel Robert W. Radcliffe Thomas J. Stafford Production Coordinator Valerie Tystad Editor Jenny Solon Graphic Artist Eric Eck Distribution Cole Davis Bryon Gaudreau The Secretary of the Army has determined that the publication of this periodical is necessary in the transaction of the public business as required by law of the Department. Unless otherwise stated, whenever the masculine or feminine gender is used, both are intended. Note: Any publications (other than CALL publications) referenced in this product, such as ARs, FMs, and TMs, must be obtained through your pinpoint distribution system. U.S. UNCLASSIFIED iv REL NATO, GCTF, ISAF, MCFI, ABCA For Official Use Only MRAP VEHICLES HANDBOOK Introduction “The companies that have been awarded the MRAP [mine-resistant ambush-protected] contracts are ramping up their production capabilities … I am pressing them very hard to see where they can cut the time scale as well as increase their production …. You have to look outside the normal bureaucratic way of doing things and so does industry—because lives are at stake.” –Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, March 27, 2007 This book will familiarize Warfighters and leaders with the MRAP vehicle, its capabilities and limitations, and planning considerations for its employment. The information found in this book does not replace or override any safety precautions, warnings, notes in existing technical and/or operator manuals, or unit standing orders or operating procedures. The acronym “MRAP” does not mean any one specific vehicle. It is a generic term intended to apply to vehicles from different manufacturers that meet a common set of capabilities. There are several manufacturers, each providing a unique variant of the MRAP vehicle. The photos and drawings used in this book are not intended to imply a preference for any specific design or manufacturer. They are simply representative of the family of MRAP vehicles. The joint services are fielding these vehicles to improve the force protection of units operating in the high-threat areas of Iraq and Afghanistan. The fielding plan is based on threat levels; units with the highest threat level have the priority for MRAP vehicles. There are three categories of MRAP vehicles. Category (CAT) I and CAT II vehicles carry six and ten Warfighters respectively and supplement missions performed with the up-armored high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle and other combat vehicles. CAT III vehicles are used to support route clearance missions. Since the tactics, techniques,

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