Canada's Army picks the G-Wagon

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
At least ther forest service will be driving H2's. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Shut it Mr. H3er. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

PHUK U 2'R.

[TootsSUT]

I think he's kinda cute.

[VTSTOMPER]

I guess I am the orginal poster...I hope you didn't think I was talking smack about your G-Wagon by posting it. I thought it was pretty wild seeing a "greened out" G-Wagon. All I see are black ones covered with more chrome than anything else.

About your cut-in-paste, I am happy to read that they are doing their jobs in saving lives *The G-wagon that is*

[Thai]

Last pic of Canadian G

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Thai:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Thai for sure got all butt hurt about the perceived slight. He's got really thin skin but likes to talk big. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Now, Drifty, be nice...i think that EVERYONE here knows how sensitive you and your boyfriends get. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You're soooo going to regret piping up again.

[DRTYFN]

Thai = DEE DEE DEE Of The Year.

[4churchill]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Thai:
US Recon uses G-wagen, not H1. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

is tha Quifer Sutherland in that photo?

[DennisAJC]

Thai stop it. Flattery still won`t let you suck my wang.

Canada bought the fagwagons because they`re too scared of the heat associated with an American Icon.

As a Canadian General qouted, " What are we suppose to do with these?(Referring to the G wagons) Might as well attach a white flag to the antenna."

Even the Canadians are at a loss.


Dodge G Wagons totally bring teh ghey.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DDWH:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MovinH2:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
Thai brings teh suck </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

X2 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

X3 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>fissed

[Racer-X]

You guys DO realize your scrapping with a guy who advertises that he owns a Toyota Corolla in his sig line....right?

[PARAGON]

Oh, it get's worse. That article is from like 2002 or 2003. The Marine Corps IS NOT US special forces per Thai's comment about dude in the picture, and dude is not a Marine. The Marine Corps evaluated it for use starting in 1999 or 2000.<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">QUANTICO TO RECEIVE CORPS' NEWEST SUV

By Sgt. Michael Niman

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. (June 16) - Though the Marine Corps procured the Interim Fast Attack Vehicle as a replacement for the M-151 Jeep in the Fleet Marine Force, Quantico Marines are now getting their hands on one to evaluate it in a base support role.

Quantico's range control section will soon receive the Corps' newest tactical utility vehicle and become the first non-tactical unit in the Marine Corps to receive and evaluate the IFAV.

The vehicle is one of 62 the Marine Corps contracted for last year from Advanced Vehicle Systems, of Washington, D.C., who partnered with Daimler/Chrysler for rapid manufacture of the Mercedes-Benz 290 GDT long wheel-base vehicle.

Of the IFAVs produced by the Corps, 24 were given to II Marine Expeditionary Force in Camp Lejeune, NC., 24 to I MEF in Camp Pendleton, Calif., and 12 were given to III MEF in Okinawa, Japan. Marine Corps Systems Command retained the remaining two IFAVs for testing and configuration management.

MarCorSysCom Commanding General BGen. James Feigley is scheduled to hand over keys to one of the remaining IFAVs to BGen. Leif Hendrickson, base commanding general, 11:45 a.m. June 19 in front of Lejeune Hall.


"From discussions and meetings by MCCDC and MarCorSysCom senior officers, not unlike the way the Corps started in Tun Tavern, the idea came up that the commercial-based IFAV might have good utility in less tactical base support operations," said LtCol. Thomas F. Manley, Program Manager for Transportation, MarCorSysCom.

"The thinking behind it was, since it was designed as an aggressive off-road sport utility vehicle, it would probably better suited for some of the rougher terrains around base than the vehicles currently in use," said Manley.

"We use four-wheel-drive vehicles to aid personnel in training areas - but sometimes they get stuck," said Sgt. Gerald Spilatro, who is one of three range control Marines recently trained to operate the IFAV.

The range control Marines trained extensively for one week learning maintenance and practicing driving on hardball, unimproved gravel roads and rough off-road areas.

"With an IFAV in two-wheel drive, our instructor easily got through areas we frequently get our Dodge Rams stuck in," said Spilatro.

"When there is heavy rain, there are certain roads that we have to stay off, but with the IFAV we can go anywhere, if it is raining or not," he added.

It won't hold the M-19 40mm grenade launcher or the M2 .50 caliber machine gun, like some of its relatives in the FMF, but Spilatro believes the IFAV will prove to be a valuable asset to the Marine Corps in non-tactical roles just as in tactical missions.
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[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DennisAJC:

As a Canadian General qouted, " What are we suppose to do with these?(Referring to the G wagons) Might as well attach a white flag to the antenna." </div></BLOCKQUOTE>That's what the French would do.

[DennisAJC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Thai:
US Recon uses G-wagen, not H1. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

DUH!!!!

US Recon driving a Hummer? You dumb chink.

They obviously have to blend in with the populus. Kind of obvious they would be recognized if they were in a Hummer.

Did Benzworld kick your stupid ass out and now you're looking for a new tunnel to burrow in?


LOL! What a stupid child.

[TXSUT]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Thai:
did you know that a replacement of the Humvee is in progress??

This is FACT </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The bottom line that a lot of posters in this thread have miss is "So the phuck what if it's going to be replaced?" We all know that it won't be replaced by the G-wagon, so what point does that make in defense of your argument?

What kind of military would we have if it wasn't always looking to improve its equipment?

These threads sure do bring the ignorance.

[Thai]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Thai:
Alec, since you seem to know a lot about the US armed forces...did you know that a replacement of the Humvee is in progress??
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I don’t know much about the US armed forces, never said I did, I just guessed at current vehicle number and figure not many g-wagons in service is all.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">
I’m not sure of the numbers but will guess that there are way more Hummers in active service that any other vehicle.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>


What part of “I’m not sure” did you not understand?

You really are stupid aren’t you?

Please correct me if I was wrong. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Are you retarded?? Why are you quoting yourself and then insulting yourself??

And quite frankly...if you don't know much, then STFU! Isn't that what you guys always insult people with??

STFU...i learn that from you gal's bad vocabulary.

[h2co-pilot]

Holy Turdtumbler! that bitch is still here?!!!

[Mr. I - Man]

Hey Thai, get ready to be owned again!

Read this dipsh*t

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washing...rps-jeep_x.htm

Looks like the Corps chose an American vehicle for Recon.

Take your G- wagen( G stands for Black Forest "Ghey") and stick it.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:
You guys DO realize your scrapping with a guy who advertises that he owns a Toyota Corolla in his sig line....right? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>We're bored. The trolls have been few and far between as of late.

[Thai]

Last post: (5th paragraph) December 2003 Article

Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems, LP (TVS), a manufacturer of medium tactical vehicles for the U.S. Army, announced that it has entered into an agreement with DaimlerChrysler, which gives TVS the exclusive right to market the Mercedes- Benz Military Gelandewagen (G-Wagen) series of vehicles to United States Government authorities, including all federal, state, and local government agencies.

The G-Wagen military series includes the Open Wagon, Van, Station Wagon, Light 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle, and a Chassis with Cab. Since 1979, more than 60,000 of these vehicles have been sold to military customers worldwide. The G-Wagen has been continuously upgraded with the latest in automotive off- road and on-road technology.

The G-Wagen provides superb mobility, reliability, and economy, both off- road and on-road. It optimally fulfills its intended mission as a vehicle for transporting personnel or loads at a maximum two metric tons, and for towing trailers or artillery.

Designed for air landings, the vehicle can be transported easily as an external load below a helicopter or as an internal load for aircraft, including the U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Osprey. It can also be air-dropped by parachute.

The G-Wagen is offered in several armored versions, with protection ranging from small arms to mine blast protection. It has performed successfully for German special forces in Afghanistan and U.S. Marine Corps Force Recon Units in the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. Powered by a modern turbocharged common rail diesel engine, the G-Wagen military series meets the latest requirements of modern armed forces with respect to fuel efficiency and exhaust emissions.

The G-Wagen series complements the existing FMTV product line made by TVS, which includes 15 active variants and weight capacities ranging between 2.5 and 11 tons. Planned FMTV models under development will extend the product range to 15 metric tons in an 8 X 8 configuration.

Another source: (http://force-reconnaissance.biography.ms/)

Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV)
These are deployed and used by Force Recon. Force Recon used to operate a fleet of Chenowith Fast Attack Vehicles (FAV), popularized by the Navy SEALs as the 'black dune buggy.' However, this vehicle lacked cargo capacity and firepower, so Force Recon moved to a militarized Mercedes-Benz G-Class (Geländewagen) 290 GDT diesel 4x4, a much more traditional 'Jeep' type truck. The IFAV is considered "an alternative to walking," though it has numerous defensive weapons, including a Mk 19 automatic 40mm grenade launcher. This vehicle is manufactured by MAGNA STEYR (Austria) for Mercedes-Benz (Germany).

[Thai]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I said think, as in I am not 100% sure. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And i said...STFU. Can YOU read?