"U.S. Navy SEALs Have Special Ops Jet Skis" Topic

"U.S. special operations forces have embraced civilian vehicles, from trucks to ATVs, to get around quickly and quietly on the modern battlefield. At sea this practical attitude means that Navy SEALs operate their own jet skis, allowing naval special warfare operators the ability to move quickly from sea to shore in very small numbers. But SEALs aren't the only ones zipping around on personal watercraft—Iran's Revolutionary Guards also use them.

The post-9/11 era quickly saw U.S. Army Special Forces troops riding ATVs into war, as the vehicles—good for hunting and exploring the great outdoors—were found useful in the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan. U.S. Army and Marine troops today ride Polaris MRZR vehicles that can carry up to six, allowing them to outmaneuver the enemy…."

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Six guys on a jet ski???

Up to 3 guys riding the Jetski, anyone above that is boogie-boarding behind it.

Thanks.

That makes more sense.

Wonder if they've got a model with a .50 cal HMG to fire for the passenger yet?

Seems like you might be able to strap on at least a pair of LMGs either side of the hull, fixed, and firing forward, for the rider to control too, just to keep the enemy off balance.

Light MLRS, or RPG/ATGM launchers too, just for grins?

And of course, timed or proximity detonated, floating mines to get the attention of, and to throw off any pursuers.

They need a jet ski with a side car.

(smile)

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Armand