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MRAP Orders Expected Soon

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Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford The Pentagon is expected to soon order potentially thousands of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP ) vehicles from multiple truck builders, bringing it close to wrapping up orders for the fast-paced acquisition program that began in late 2006. Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), managing the multi-contractor effort for all the services, is due to place orders for the underbelly-blast-resistant trucks this Friday or next Monday, "if all goes well," a Pentagon source said. Before orders can be…

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