The MK15/15A1 Rear Body Unit (RBU) combines with the MK48/48A1 Front Power unit (D0209) to
form the wrecker/recovery variant of the Logistics Vehicle System (LVS). It is a fully equipped wrecker
for recovery of disabled vehicles and Material Handling Equipment. The MK15/15A1 is primarily used for
recovery of all LVS vehicles and is capable of lifting and towing the M809, M939, HMMVA2 series of
vehicles and the MTVR family of vehicles. Lifting of a vehicle is accomplished by utilizing an A-frame
attached to the rear of the MK15/15A1 and the associated tow bar. The MK15/15A1 is equipped with a
Material Handling Crane used for removing power packs and loading equipment and standardized
containers. The MK15 is equipped with a knuckle boom crane and the MK15A1 is equipped with a folding
telescoping boom crane. An auxiliary hydraulic circuit in the vehicle provides power for hydraulic tools
and can also be used to supply another RBU (MK15, MK16, MK17, MK18 or their A1 counterparts) with
hydraulics. The MK15/15A1 has an electrically operated hydraulic remote control unit allowing operation
of the crane and winch from a distance.
