Coming in Hot (and Quiet)
Talk about a recruiting poster.
Official caption: “A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides an MMX motorcycle enroute to a raid site during the ground interoperability exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2023. The ground interoperability training integrates the Reconnaissance Company and supporting elements into a raid force to conduct land-based specialized limited-scale raids in preparation for more complex amphibious and maritime operations.”
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Joseph Helms. Released 230725-M-YF186-1095
Note the Nods, M4, Salomon X Ultra Pioneers, and M18.
More on the Zero MMX Military Series e-bike, if interested.
Sure, an e-bike is not as long-term survivable (or even usable) ashore on extended missions, but if it is a short-term raid or recon event, it offers some very interesting advantages over a legacy (loud as hell) offroad dirt bike.
Via the manufacturer:
No exhaust and exceptionally stealthy, the Zero MMX holds unique tactical advantages over traditional internal combustion alternatives. The 100% electric powertrain offers personnel the ability to rapidly move over technical terrain while making virtually no noise and emitting no smell. Perhaps the most covert form of two-wheeled transportation, the motorcycle is completely silent when stopped and can accelerate instantly from 0 rpm.