M113

A visually-modified M113 rolls through the Mojave Desert at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, Calif. The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment's visually-modified vehicles will once again be employed during force-on-force combat training. The vehicles will be used as part of hybrid threat warfare which uses both conventional military assets as well as insurgency operations. (Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of 11th ACR Public Affairs)

M109A6 Paladin

The ground shakes as a U.S. Army M109A6 Paladin Howitzer fires a gas-propelled 155mm round as the unit calibrates the gun at Destiny Range in Mosul, Iraq, Apr. 23, 2010. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Gregory Gieske)

Leopard 2 A4M

A Leopard 2A4M CAN from 12e Régiment blindé du Canada (12eRBC) conducts a road move on Route HYENA (Panjwa’i Road) in the Horn of Panjwa’i. The Leopard 2 is providing security to an Afghan construction team that is widening and improving the existing dirt road, turning it into an all-weather paved road that is eight metres wide and 18 kilometres long. This road will help residents access economic centres for selling their produce, have better access to government services such as education and health care, and bring issues to the District Governor in a timely and efficient manner. Task Force Kandahar will continue robust security operations in conjunction with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Afghan National Security Forces, and its coalition and civilian partners in order to eliminate insurgent violence and set the conditions for successful and sustainable governance, development and peace in Southern Afghanistan. (Canadian Forces Image Number AR2011-0034-001 By Cpl. Tina Gillies, JTF-A Image Tech, with Roto 10)

Leopard 2A4M

A Leopard 2A4M from 12e Régiment blindé du Canada (12eRBC) conducts a road move on Route HYENA (Panjwa’i Road) in the Horn of Panjwa’i. The Leopard 2 is providing security to an Afghan construction team that is widening and improving the existing dirt road, turning it into an all-weather paved road that is eight metres wide and 18 kilometres long. This road will help residents access economic centres for selling their produce, have better access to government services such as education and health care, and bring issues to the District Governor in a timely and efficient manner. Task Force Kandahar will continue robust security operations in conjunction with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Afghan National Security Forces, and its coalition and civilian partners in order to eliminate insurgent violence and set the conditions for successful and sustainable governance, development and peace in Southern Afghanistan. (Canadian Forces Image Number AR2011-0034-011 By Cpl Tina Gillies, JTF-A Image Tech, with Roto 10)

Leopard 2A6M

A Leopard 2A6M Main Battle Tank with mine rollers from The Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) and part of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, clears the way during recent operations in the volatile Panjwa’i and Zhari Districts of Kandahar Province. The sheer size and firepower of the Leopard 2A6M Main Battle Tank makes it a formidable force and a huge deterrent to enemy insurgents. In close cooperation with Afghan National Security Forces, 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group provides security by conducting counter-insurgency operations throughout Panjwa’i District located south-west of Kandahar City. The Battle Group conducts partnered operations with the 2nd Kandak of the 1st Brigade, 205 Corps of the Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and the Panjwa’i District Governor in order to advance governance, reconstruction and security in the area. Operation ATHENA is Canada’s participation in the International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan. Focused on Kandahar Province in southern Afghanistan since the fall of 2005, Op ATHENA has one over-arching objective: to leave Afghanistan to Afghans, in a country that is better governed, more peaceful and more secure. (By Corporal Shilo Adamson with Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Canadian Forces Image Number IS2010-3030- 03)

Leopard

Members of Task Force 3-10 (TF 3-10) Battle Group (BG) prepare a Leopard I tank equipped with mine rollers for Ex "Carcajou Défenseur."The squadron is clearing a route between Camp Dubé and the Termoli firing point using blank ammunition. The troops are sweeping the road and checking for improvised explosive devices. Members of Task Force 3-10 (TF 3-10) Battle Group (BG) participated in Ex “Carcajou Défenseurr”, held from 18 to 22 April 2010 in the Valcartier Garrison training areas. The exercise focused on the combat RCP (Road Clearing Package) and the establishment of a defensive position followed by withdrawal under contact (live). Members of 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada (12 RBC), 1 Battalion Royal 22e Régiment (1 R22R) and 5 Combat Engineer Regiment (5 CER) used Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) and Leopard I assault tanks during the exercise. (Canadian Forces Image Number VL2010-0080 By Cpl Marc-André Gaudreault, Imaging Section, Valcartier Garrison)

Leopard

Members of Task Force 3-10 (TF 3-10) Battle Group (BG) clear the road under combat during Ex “Carcajou Défenseur." The squadron is clearing a route between Camp Dubé and the Termoli firing point using blank ammunition. The troops are sweeping the road and checking for improvised explosive devices. Members of the Task Force 3-10 (TF 3-10) Battle Group (BG) participated in Ex “Carcajou Défenseur”, which took place from 18 to 22 April 2010 in the Valcartier Garrison training sectors. The exercise focused on the combat RCP (Road Clearing Package) and the establishment of a defensive position followed by withdrawal under contact (live). Members of 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada (12 RBC), 1 Battalion Royal 22e Régiment (1 R22R) and 5 Combat Engineer Regiment (5 CER) used Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) and Leopard I assault tanks during the exercise. (Canadian Forces Image Number VL2010-0080 By Cpl Marc-André Gaudreault, Imaging Section, Valcartier Garrison)

Leopard 2

A newly acquired Canadian Forces Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank, moves through a forward operating base in Zhari District, Southern Afghanistan. The tanks are helping to provide support and protection for the battle group. The 3 RCR (Royal Canadian Regiment), battle group based out of Petawawa, Ontario, is deployed throughout the southern Afghanistan province of Kandahar. Part of the ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) as Operation Athena, the battle group provides security for reconstruction and mentoring for local Afghan forces. Operation ATHENA is Canada’s participation in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. (Canadian Forces Image Number IS2008-9182 By Cpl David Cribb with ADM (PA); Combat Camera)

Leopard

Members of the Battle Group (BG) of Task Force 3-10 and 5 Combat Engineer Regiment (5 CER) deploy a mine-clearing robot to an area where there may be a hidden Improvised Explosive Device. The Squadron clears a path between Camp Dubé and the Termoli firing point using blank ammunition. The troops sweep the road and check for Improvised Explosive Devices. Members of the Battle Group (BG) of Task Force 3-10 (TF 3-10) are participating in exercise "Wolverine Defender," which runs from 18–22 April 2010 in the Valcartier Garrison training areas. The exercise deals with battle RCP (Road Clearing Package) and the establishment of a defensive position, followed by a rearward movement in contact. Many members of 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada (12 RBC), 1Battalion Royal 22e Régiment (1 R22R) and 5 Combat Engineer Regiment (5 CER) are taking part in the exercise, in addition to some Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) and Leopard I assault tanks. (Canadian Forces Image Number VL2010-0080-029 by Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Imaging Section, Valcartier Garrison)

Leopard

An armoured Leopard I tank lies in wait during the establishment of a defensive position during exercise “Wolverine Defender,” in the Valcartier Garrison training areas. Members of the Battle Group (BG) of Task Force 3-10 (TF 3-10) are participating in exercise "Wolverine Defender," from 18–22 April 2010 in the Valcartier Garrison training areas. The exercise deals with battle RCP (Road Clearing Package) and the establishment of a defensive position, followed by a rearward movement in contact (live). Many members of 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada (12 RBC), 1Battalion Royal 22e Régiment (1 R22R) and 5 Combat Engineer Regiment (5 CER) are taking part in the exercise, in addition to some Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) and Leopard I assault tanks. (Canadian Forces Image Number VL2010-0080-038 by Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Imaging Section, Valcartier Garrison)

Leopard

A Leopard I tank slowly moves forward while establishing a defensive position during exercise “Wolverine Defender,” in the Valcartier Garrison training areas. Members of the Battle Group (BG) of Task Force 3-10 (TF 3-10) are participating in exercise "Wolverine Defender," from 18–22 April 2010 in the Valcartier Garrison training areas.
The exercise deals with battle RCP (Road Clearing Package) and the establishment of a defensive position, followed by a rearward movement in contact. Many members of 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada (12 RBC), 1Battalion Royal 22e Régiment (1 R22R) and 5 Combat Engineer Regiment (5 CER) are taking part in the exercise, in addition to some Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) and Leopard I assault tanks. (Canadian Forces Image Number VL2010-0080-039 by Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Imaging Section, Valcartier Garrison)

Leopard

A Leopard tank opens fire on enemy targets during establishment of a defensive position followed by a withdrawal under contact. Members of the Battle Group (BG) of Task Force 3-10 (TF 3-10) are participating in exercise "Wolverine Defender," from 18–22 April 2010 in the Valcartier Garrison training areas. The exercise deals with a battle RCP (Road Clearing Package) and the establishment of a defensive position, followed by a withdrawal under contact. Many members of 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada (12 RBC), 1Battalion Royal 22e Régiment (1 R22R) and 5 Combat Engineer Regiment (5 CER) are taking part in the exercise, in addition to some Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) and Leopard I assault tanks. (Canadian Forces Image Number VL2010-0080-042 by Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Imaging Section, Valcartier Garrison)

Buffalo

The Buffalo Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), with Interrogation Arm and Mast Mounted Camera. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Leopard

A Leopard Tank from the 1st Armoured Regiment ploughs through the dust of Shoalwater Bay Training Area to take part in an armoured battle group assault during Exercise Predators Gallop 2003. (Photo by LCPL Neil Ruskin)

Leopard

A Leopard Tank from the 1st Armoured Regiment patrols the main supply road at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Predator's Gallop 2003. (Photo by LCPL Neil Ruskin)

Leopard

Barely outrunning its own dust cloud an Australian Leopard tank participating in Exercise Tandem Thrust as opposing forces rolls down the road on Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Members of Bravo112, 1st Battalion 12th Marines and the Australian, 1st Armoured Regiment are just a couple of units acting as opposing forces during Exercise Tandem Thrust 2001. Exercise Tandem Thrust 2001 is a combined United States, Australian and Canadian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of Exercise Tandem Thrust is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. (Photograph: Capt. Nathan Jones, Director, Combined Information Bureau, Tandem Thrust 2001)

Atlet

Atlet ARRV is made on the basis of tank “OPLOT” chassis that provides BREM with comparable with it dynamic and mobile characteristics, required level of protection and negotiability. Atlet ARRV is designed for solution of a wide range of technical support tasks of tank units while performing all types of military operations under various weather and climatic conditions. (Photo: Morozov)

Atlet

Atlet ARRV is made on the basis of tank “OPLOT” chassis that provides BREM with comparable with it dynamic and mobile characteristics, required level of protection and negotiability. Atlet ARRV is designed for solution of a wide range of technical support tasks of tank units while performing all types of military operations under various weather and climatic conditions. (Photo: Morozov)

Atlet

Atlet ARRV is made on the basis of tank “OPLOT” chassis that provides BREM with comparable with it dynamic and mobile characteristics, required level of protection and negotiability. Atlet ARRV is designed for solution of a wide range of technical support tasks of tank units while performing all types of military operations under various weather and climatic conditions. (Photo: Morozov)

Atlet

Atlet ARRV is made on the basis of tank “OPLOT” chassis that provides BREM with comparable with it dynamic and mobile characteristics, required level of protection and negotiability. Atlet ARRV is designed for solution of a wide range of technical support tasks of tank units while performing all types of military operations under various weather and climatic conditions. (Photo: Morozov)

HMMWV

1st. Lt. Peter Arendt (left) and 2nd Lt. Nickolaus Gezzar (top) prepped their humvee for the next portion of the route reconnaissance field exercise, while Spc. Glenn Goya spoke to Capt. Robert Perry. (Photo Credit: Kellie Etheridge)

HMMWV

Soldiers patrol through rugged terrain in a humvee in the mountains of Tagab Valley, Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, April 1, 2008. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Tyffani L. Davis)

M-60

Before the Anniston Army Depot put its hands on the M1 family of vehicles, the M60 (pictured here) was the Army's main battle tank. The depot overhauled and upgraded M60 tanks through the 1970s. (Photo Credit: File photo)