If nothing moves you like working with powerful vehicles, one of these Army jobs might interest you:
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Heavy lifting is no problem for the U.S. Army's heavy metal fleet. Army land vehicles can haul everything from payload trailers to M1 Abrams tanks. The speed-metal Stryker combines the mobility of a wheeled vehicle with the firepower of a tank. And the Humvee has become the symbol of the Army's ability to go anywhere the mission requires.
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FMTVs are medium-sized tactical vehicles that transport and supply Army units and deliver equipment. Based on a common chassis, they require less maintenance than the vehicles they've replaced. FMTV configurations vary by payload and mission requirements.
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HEMTTs are used to re-supply combat vehicles and weapons systems. These vehicles deploy quickly and can operate wherever the Army needs them, no matter what the climate conditions may be.
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The civilian Humvee's mystique is built on the maneuverability and versatility of the Army version. The HMMWV's high power-to-weight ratio, high ground clearance and four-wheel drive make it agile in the most difficult terrain. It can be configured as a troop carrier, armament carrier, shelter carrier, ambulance, TOW missile carrier or Scout vehicle.
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It takes a really powerful vehicle to haul M1 Abrams Tanks around. With a 70-ton payload and a load-leveling hydraulic suspension, the HET transports, deploys, recovers and evacuates combat-loaded battle tanks, as well as other heavy tracked and wheeled vehicles.
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What does it take to pick up an 8 x 8 x 20 ft. payload trailer filled with battle gear and get it to our troops ASAP? A PLS vehicle. These self-contained systems load and unload combat-configured pallets from their flatrack cargo beds without the need for forklifts or additional equipment. The driver doesn't even need to leave the cab. When every second counts, a PLS can be loaded and unloaded in less than five minutes.
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