Army Tests Off-Road Prototype Vehicles

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Army Tests Off-Road Prototype Vehicles
June 09, 2008
Army News Service|by Sgt. Jessica L. Sheldon

FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO, Afghanistan - Recently, Soldiers from Combined Task Force Currahee test drove a new vehicle that could help alleviate maneuverability constraints in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan is a country made of natural barriers like mountains and valleys, which make it difficult for Coalition forces to move through the countryside.

The Enhanced Logistic Off-Road Vehicle may be the answer to navigating Afghanistan's rugged terrain.

"This vehicle was brought on as an operation need," said Charlie Copsey, one of the engineers that built the ELSORV. "Rapid Equipment Force funded the building of the prototypes."

Three prototypes are currently being tested. The terrain in Afghanistan is made up of rocks, which make supply routes, evacuation and basic ground transportation difficult and slow.


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