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purpose

Since the mid-1980s, there hasn't been a Marine vehicle more utilized for a wider variety of missions than the Marine HMMWV. Operating on every area of the battlefield, Marine HMMWVs are truly multipurpose vehicles, serving such functions as command and control, troop transport, shelter carrier, towed weapons mover, armament carrier, TOW missile system carrier and even ambulance. For Marine units requiring specific vehicle configurations, Marine HMMWVs have several kits that can be easily installed to meet the requirements of each mission.

features

  • 6.2 Litre, V8 diesel engine
  • 3 speed, automatic transmission
  • Four-wheel drive, independent rear suspension
  • Can be mounted with the M2 .50 cal, M240 or M249 machinegun
  • Fording capable with deep-water fording kit installed
  • Armored plating and bullet-resistant glass can be mounted

roles

Just a few of the enlisted HMMWV roles include:

  • Rifleman
  • Field Wireman
  • Motor Vehicle Operator

View a list of roles in the Marine Corps.

 

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