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June 30, 2008

Army chiefs to scrap Snatch Landrover

by Administrator @ 9:23 am. Filed under Procurement, Army, Afghanistan

Hat tip to Rogue Gunner for this article.

Personally, I don’t think they should scrap it.  In the correct circumstances it is a useful vehicle.  In 2004 in Iraq we eagerly awaited the arrival of these, as until then we had only normal “Wolf” Land Rovers with no protection whatsoever.  They were perfect for that short period of time before we stopped patrolling the streets & developed this siege mentality we now have!  They were also god for small liaison teams, and were better in urban environments than the US Humvee due to their smaller size.
A commander must use the correct tool for the correct job, but at least he must have the tools in the toolbox!

I cannot help but think that this review is another “quick media win” for the government.  Snatch Land Rovers are mentioned in almost all “Our Brave Boys” headlines in the red top papers, and it seems too convenient to just remove it and think the problem will go away.

The bomb that killed Cpl Sarah Bryant was 220 lbs of explosive.  It would have destroyed most vehicles, including a ridgeback, or even a mastiff.  It is vital that the commander on the ground has a variety of tools at his disposal. In some circumstances it is better for relations with the local populace to order the removal of all armoured vehicles from an area and revert to “friendlier patrolling” techniques.  That better relationship sometimes manifests itself in the locals stopping the bombers, and the threat is reduced.  This system does work in the right place at the right time.

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