MRAP
Support/Recovery Vehicle
Current problem: Mine Resistant-Ambush Protected (MRAP)
vehicles protect against roadside bombs and ground attack, but nonetheless, the
vehicles can be damaged. Such
explosions can make the MRAP unable to move, this requires a support team to
retrieve the vehicle. After the initial
explosion, there exists a very serious threat of secondary explosions. If such explosions occur, Soldiers may be
killed or injured
.
Solution: The MRAP recovery vehicle would be based
on a COTS design as shown in this document.
With the MRAP vehicle unable to move, the recovery vehicle would be
deployed to clear an exit path for Soldiers to be quickly removed from the
area, and the threat of a secondary explosion.
In addition, with the recovery team in its own MRAP vehicle, the
recovery vehicle would be operated to scan, mark, and remove any secondary
roadside bombs by use of ground radar and/or mine detection devices.
Benefit: Once the area is clear the recovery
vehicle can help pick up debris, and by doing so reduce the recovery time. Additionally, as part of the MRAP team, the
recovery vehicle can become a support design to advance into unknown areas,
exploring potential IED sites and examine road conditions. Performing such tasks reduces the risk of
damage to the MRAP, thus saving costs and lives.
