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#33: PODS and RAIL: Versatile ramp system aids expedient deployment of military equipment

November 18, 2025 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, Power of ERDC 0:31:18 0 Comments

ERDC and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) collaborated in 2016 to develop a transportable ramp system that could be used to rapidly restore a damaged pier. The components from the Pier Over-Decking System (PODS) were later redeveloped into the Rapidly Available Interface for trans-Loading (RAIL) system, which can be used…

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#33: PODS and RAIL: Versatile ramp system aids expedient deployment of military equipment

November 18, 2025 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:31:18 0 Comments

ERDC and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) collaborated in 2016 to develop a transportable ramp system that could be used to rapidly restore a damaged pier. The components from the Pier Over-Decking System (PODS) were later redeveloped into the Rapidly Available Interface for trans-Loading (RAIL) system, which can be used…

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ERDC and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center collaborated in 2016 to develop a transportable ramp system that could be used to rapidly restore a damaged pier.   The components from the Pier Over-Decking System (PODS) were later redeveloped into the Rapidly Available Interface for trans-Loading (RAIL) system, which can…

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Video: #33: PODS and RAIL

November 18, 2025 Christopher Kieffer video podcasts 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9zcCgFL07U ERDC and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) collaborated in 2016 to develop a transportable ramp system that could be used to rapidly restore a damaged pier. The components from the Pier Over-Decking System (PODS) were later redeveloped into the Rapidly Available Interface for trans-Loading (RAIL) system, which can be…

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#27: RAIL: Making it easier to transport armored vehicles to austere locations

October 30, 2023 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering 0:36:19 0 Comments

Despite modern transportation advancements, rail remains a superior method for moving heavy military equipment over vast inland distances. However, transporting tanks by train requires railyard facilities with specialized equipment capable of moving the armored vehicles onto and off of the rail cars. In response, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) developed the…

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#27: RAIL: Making it easier to transport armored vehicles to austere locations

October 30, 2023 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, Podcast episodes, Uncategorized 0:36:19 Comments Off on #27: RAIL: Making it easier to transport armored vehicles to austere locations

Despite modern transportation advancements, rail remains a superior method for moving heavy military equipment over vast inland distances. However, transporting tanks by train requires railyard facilities with specialized equipment capable of moving the armored vehicles onto and off of the rail cars. In response, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) developed the…

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#23: Arctic Mobility

April 26, 2023 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering 00:45:10 0 Comments

We talk with Dr. Orian Welling and Mr. Michael Parker from ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory about how ERDC’s cold weather mobility expertise will directly help the U.S. military better protect and defend the Arctic. As the Arctic grows in strategic importance to the United States, the region also presents unique challenges to…

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#23: Arctic Mobility

April 26, 2023 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 00:45:10 Comments Off on #23: Arctic Mobility

We talk with Dr. Orian Welling and Mr. Michael Parker from ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory about how ERDC’s cold weather mobility expertise will directly help the U.S. military better protect and defend the Arctic. As the Arctic grows in strategic importance to the United States, the region also presents unique challenges to…

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#14: Airfield Damage Repair

March 16, 2022 admin Military Engineering 00:40:52 0 Comments

Given the strategic importance of air power in military conflicts, airfields often become targets. With airfield expertise that dates to World War II, ERDC has a rich history of developing solutions to rapidly repair and sustain airfields. Today, ERDC develops material and equipment solutions, as well as construction procedures, to push current Airfield Damage Repair…

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#14: Airfield Damage Repair

March 16, 2022 admin Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 00:40:52 2 Comments

Given the strategic importance of air power in military conflicts, airfields often become targets. With airfield expertise that dates to World War II, ERDC has a rich history of developing solutions to rapidly repair and sustain airfields. Today, ERDC develops material and equipment solutions, as well as construction procedures, to push current Airfield Damage Repair…

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