Comments on: Marine Corps Cougar Humvee Dodge Bombs in Iraq

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:50:33 +0000

Chris,

Thanks for your comments. We will definitely follow-up with your recent projects. Thanks for chiming in and look forward to what you can put on the ground.

-Rich

By: Chris Berman

Chris Berman — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:38:57 +0000

I read all the comments that most post. I truly appreciate the ones from men in the field as they are the only ones that truly know what is right and what is wrong.

We have developed a capsule that allows the HMMWV to have the same level of protection as the MRAP vehicles.
This is a plug and play crew compartment, that requires only about 8 hours, two men and few tools to complete.

This capsule is built to the same standards as the MRAP capsules, same materials, same welding proceedures etc…

If anyone wants to see what new option is out there, please visit http://www.granitetacticalvehicles.com and view the SCTVC/HMMWV project.

This is possibly the best bridge solution till such time as the government fields the JLTV and who knows when that will ever happen… But men are dying today, we can’t wait till tomorrow.

Chris Berman

By: Todd

Todd — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:36:47 +0000

I must agree that the MRAP is safe however it is far from perfect. Some key points I’d like to add for the readers are for starters the fact the MRAP has been pushed out to marines for use but no training has been done on them. Drivers are learning how to operate while in country. Mechanics can’t get enough parts in to keep them rolling let alone when one does break out side the wire we have no way of getting it in for repairs because of its weight. Keep in mind Iraq is poor, paved roads are limited and filled with holes from IEDs. 65mph is good never in Iraq when in a MRAP. the manual says do not exceed 5mph off road. News flash Iraq is off road! the suspension is leaf spring so you can feel it every time you run over a penny. when inside be sure to have a ventilation mask handy cause if the glass does break from a bullet or a rock the chemical inside causes repertory damage. Forget about leg room as well, driving 5-8 hour convoys at speeds no faster than 25mph with 45lbs of gear on beats the body. Not saying the MRAP was a bad design after all it does save lives. It’s just a bad investment. Take it from a Mechanic for the Marine Corps. when you Have 0311′s wanting to roll outside the wire in HMMWVs insted of MRAPs.. That’s saying something. I think it’s time to wake up and start paying attention to the little men using the gear.

By: BF2 Ltdan1459

BF2 Ltdan1459 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:30:16 +0000

Hi Im Dan and i say thats one good Armor Truck but i still love the GOOD OLD AMERICAN HUMVEE. But I see this new one for the Best for our troops but cant leave the Humvee for me that is bc its a Classic.

By: Emiliano Sanchez

Emiliano Sanchez — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:43:00 +0000

this thing looks kool as hell! im goin into eod through the marines soon and hope to see it in person!

By: Rich

Rich — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:39:11 +0000

@ Ken

Thanks for your comments. What the men and women have to say who are or were actually on the ground in Iraq means so much more than what I hear on the major news network. It is difficult to predict every event and obstacle when planning battle with so many variables to consider. But those who are able to easily adapt and counter will succeed. I am glad to hear that the Cougar better protecting the military members against insurgents most effective attack against allied forces.

By: CE2 Ken George, USNR

CE2 Ken George, USNR — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:34:59 +0000

I went to Iraq in March of 07. My convoy team started in HMMV’s for the first 2 months. I was scarred and have seen what an IED can do to one of them. My convoy team was the first to use a JERRV in theater. By the end of my deployment we integrated 4 JERRV’s into out convoy. I think it is a great platform and deffinately a much needed item to save lives. I am a huge supporter.

By: 800HighTech

800HighTech — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:27:17 +0000

@ Chris

Agreed! I thoroughly enjoyed putting this post up for the public; the cougar really is a top of its class

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:24:23 +0000

Im a huge fan of the marines and i just wanna put out there that the couger is such dirty vehicle. Its so reliable and so safe for our marines out there. All in all they should just replace the regular issued humvees with these monsters of protection.