DynCorp International Selected For MRAP Support Contract.FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- International Military and Government LLC (IMG IMG International medical graduate, see there ) has selected DynCorp International LLC (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :DCP) to provide field-service support and training for its recently-awarded Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP MRAP Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (military vehicle) MRAP Mouvement contre le Racisme et Pour l'AmitiƩ entre les Peuples (French antiracism movement) MRAP Melanocortin-2 Receptor Accessory Protein ) vehicle production contracts. IMG will produce 1,955 Category I and 16 Category II MRAP vehicles under Limited Rate Initial Production (LRIP LRIP Low Rate Initial Production LRIP Limited Rate Initial Production LRIP Logistics Readiness Improvement Program ) task orders. The MRAP program will support the U.S. Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations Command A subordinate unified or other joint command established by a joint force commander to plan, coordinate, conduct, and support joint special operations within the joint force commander's assigned operational area. Also called SOC. See also special operations. . The MRAP vehicles are required to increase survivability and mobility of troops operating in hazardous fire areas against known threats like small-arms fire, rocket-propelled grenades, and improvised explosive devices. DynCorp International is under contract to IMG to support the continuing technical testing at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. It will perform support services at U.S. government facilities in the United States and overseas. "It's an honor to play a major role in a program designed to keep our service members safe," said Herbert J. Lanese, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of DynCorp International. "IMG is an excellent company that makes a superb vehicle, and we will do our best to make sure these vehicles are always mission-ready and performing to their potential." About DynCorp International DynCorp International is a provider of specialized mission-critical technical services to civilian and military government agencies worldwide, and operates major programs in law enforcement training and support, security services, base operations, aviation services, contingency operations, and logistics support. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., DynCorp International has approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.dyn-intl.com. |
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