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File: 082696_doc1_119.txt
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Code 835-4
13 FEB 1991
POINT PAPER
Subj: FOX, NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, CHE~ICAL RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEM
(FOX NBCRS) - -
1. The Fox NBCRS is produced by Thyssen Henschel, a West German
C~ntractor. The system is fielded and used by the West
German Army.
2. It is a six wheeled, highly mobile vehicle that is powered by a
V-8 diesel. The Fox has an amphibious capability and is designed
to perform NBC reconnaissance on the modern battlefield. It is
collectively protected and can detect, collect, correlate and
disseminate NBC data without exposing the crew to the contaminated
environment.
3. The U.S. Army is utilizing General Dynamics to transition NATO
technology to the U.S. Army production base. Maintenance, parts,
etc. will be provided by General Dynamics in SWA.
4. The USMC has received 10 vehicles for use in SWA. The standard
cost is 1.7 million each. The German government has given us all
ten vehicles at the total cost of 1.6 million as part of their
contribution to Desert Shield/Storm.
-~ 5. MCLB has issued the following equipment to support the program
to date:
AN/VRC 47 Radios MK-1967/VCR
MBAl Chemical Agent Alarm Bracket Support Assemblies
R-442 Receiver M240 E-l Machine Gun
MK-2147/VCRs M25A1 Gas Masks with Hoods
6. MOS 5711 (NBC specialists) have been trained as crew members
and MOS 2147 (LAV mechanics) have been trained as maintenance
technicians.
7. The requirement document is being prepared by the NBC proponent
at MCCDC WFC.
8. ILSD is on distribution and will be involved in all future
meetings and conferences to plan life cycle support.
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