I have heard from Mauser. He has been assigned to duties in Iraq and he states that a lot of the Transportaion Units over there have Gun Trucks now. He saw one unit that had at least 10 of them for convoy security. He is going to send photos back as soon as he gets settled in and gets his hands on a camera.

Interesting, although hardly unexpected... Did he say whether they were 'local' modifications or adapted stateside?...Just curious...Jim

Cool.....hehehe

Some of the MOds were done in country. But some of the Units are bringing the trucks already set up.

Just read on the internet that at Camp Anaconda locale Iraqi metal workers are working with US Army personnel to add armor plate to Hummves and 5 ton trucks. Also, the troops are adding wood planking and sandbags to increase personal protection. Looks like the lessons of the past have not been lost on this generation.

Here is a link to the article GSPatton spoke about. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4000820/

I don't know about modern vehicles but that looks like some kind of gun truck they are making there.

Here is some more info about the trucks from the gun truck web site http://groups.msn.com/VietnamGuntrucks/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=15274&LastModified=4675456503124967352

Hi all,
please see the link below,interesting conversion there and it tells Sgt. 1st Class James Hamilton’s unit, the 762nd Transportation Company modifies HETs and M872 trailers with .50 calibers and Mark-19s.

there is also a very good nam guntruck link there.
guntruck link
best regards

I want pic, pics, pics, pics, pics, pics, pics, pics, pics, pics....
#:-)

Ohhh, too kewl!! Knew it would happen. Can't wait for the pictures.

BTW HalfYank, the vehicle in the picture link you provided is a Humvee...even more interesting. :-)

Tread.

This is why they need guntrucks in Iraq
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/2116/hmmwv.htm

animal......have you checked out cardinal's link??


Tread.

"temporarily unavailable" ??

Yes I have seen it. It is not all fun and games . War is ugly.

Quite a document that Cardinal. Just that one link has managed to clarify some of the fears I have held for several months now. Obviously convoy-protection never got a high priority with the Pentagon bean-counters. Good to hear that some (albeit late) measures are now being taken. A truly absurd state of affairs indeed...Jim

Can't wait to see the pictures. Would be nice subject to model !!

Marc

Dear lord not this moron

This guy guy has too much time on his hands and I'm sorry the M113 "Gavin" which isnt even its name isn't a cure all. I should send him pictures of that M2A3 with ERA that took a IED back a couple days ago that had 4 guys killed in it

Is it me or what? I still can't get that link to open...

http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/2116/hmmwv.htm

Thanks Matt...worked that time...

No prob......Who knows......the original worked for me.........

Just a clarification guys. The link that I posted here is for reference purposes & does not reflect my personal opinions.

I have been trying for 10 minutes, "site unavailable". I guess I'll try later.

http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/2116/hmmwv.htm

This may be a bit but I heard on the radio yesterday the Pentagon is going to start shipping the self adhesive spall liners/amor kits to Iraq to beef up the Humvees.
Stop a .50 @ 40 feet. Must be pretty tough stuff.

Linkage below.
Shaun

http://www.armorsystemsint.com/aztik100.htm