Hit the trail: All terrain vehicles give U.S. troops more mobility

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Sportsman MV is a four-wheeled all-terrain wheel vehicle (ATV) that is built by Polaris of Medina, Minn for the US Special Operations Command. This all-terrain vehicle is capable of carrying troops through narrow trails inaccessible to Humvees and is first vehicle of its kind that has a built-in night-vision-goggles capability and an infrared headlight.

International Affairs, All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Military Exercises & Maneuvers, Transportation equipment, not elsewhere classified, Military Action, All-Terrain Vehicles, Military operations, All terrain vehicles, Military maneuvers

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The cold war: state-of-the art outdoor gear designed to keep SEALs warm

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The Protective Combat Uniform, a clothing system for the U.S. Navy SEALs is based on the state-of-the-art outdoor gear usually seen in the extreme sports world. The PCU ensemble includes shirts and pants that provide four levels of insulation for a range of a climates.

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Surgical appliances and supplies, Protective Clothing, Protective Apparel, Shoes, Etc, Evaluation, United States. Navy. SEALs

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Man-stopper: marine force recon hunts new .45

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The proposal for the purchase of new pistols for the Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance troops and special operators to replace the M1911A1 .45-caliber pistol is described. The kind of pistol required for Marines is analyzed.

Strategy & planning, General services, US Marine Corps, Planning, Purchasing, Pistols, Company business planning, United States. Marine Corps

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