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Raider 6 BriefTASK FORCE

278 ACR

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Task Organization

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IITF 2/278 ACR

ID

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HQ

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ENG

1073

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IF

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IH

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AREA OF OPERATION

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Each truck represents 10 KBR/TCN vehicles

Scout and Lead trucks

Flex trucks, with 10 white trucks

in between each one.

Trail section consists of

Wrecker for recovery,

and MRAP for rear

security

Direction of Travel

Convoy Configuration

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Mobility

•Hard surface road

networks

•Off Road

Capability Limited

•Turn Radius

(MAXPRO+ vs.

RG33)

•Speed Kills

- Rollover Threat

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Sustainability

• Recovery Challenges

– KBR Assistance During Missions

• Spare Tire Mounts

• Armor Removal

• Availability of Class IX

• Training

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Lethality

• Stable Firing Platform

• Universal Mount

• Lower Silhouette

• Hellfire Lights and

Force Protection

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Survivability

• Our Experience

“MRAPs Save

Soldier’s Lives”

• Plus/EFP Armor

preferred over

Reactive Armor

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Connectivity

• Outstanding Crew Internal

Communication

– Bose Headsets

• Radio Placement

– Radio Control Monitor

• Blue Force Tracker and

Movement Tracking System

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Add On Equipment

• Self Protective

Adaptive Roller Kit

(Sparks Mine Roller)

• CREW Systems

– CVRJ, DUKES

– RHINO

• IED Lights

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QUESTIONS?