APC leaving the water. While in Germany, in the summer, the unit would drive south to the town of Hamelin, famous for its Pied Piper. Just outside the town we would turn off the main road and line up on the bank of the River Weser, and practice river crossing. A snorkel would be attached to the exhaust pipe, and a rubber skirt lifted out of its housing and raised to a height of three feet (one metre). Once the vehicle was made waterproof, we would slowly enter the river and sail the tank over to the opposite bank, using the tracks to give forward motion and guidance. We would take turns at being the driver. Its difficult for the driver, because he cannot see where he is going. All his actions are controlled by radio messages from the commander.
