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MRAP Simulators On Order From Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, FAAC Inc.

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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

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Oshkosh Corp.'s [OSK] Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles (OSV), and FAAC Incorporated of Ann Arbor, Mich., yesterday announced they have received an $6.8 million order for 13 Common Driver Trainer (CDT) mobile trainer facilities from SAIC [SAI] for the Army PEO Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) group. The simulators will train students on how to operate Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP) through the practice of critical driving skills in a controlled environment. "Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles and our teammate, FAAC, are…

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