VEHICLE HARDENING

VEHICLE HARDENING

As the nature of conflict changes, so does the threat to logistics units. War and certain other operations–especially peacekeeping or peacemaking—place renewed emphasis on convoy security and reinforce lessons learned in Vietnam. Current threats include the use of command-detonated and pressure-sensitive mines placed on, above, or along the shoulders of roads traveled by military vehicles and the ambushing of convoys and harassment with sniper fire.