AFV 430 Terminology: Bulldog
It is clear that there is confusion over the correct terminology in respect of the upgraded (Mk III) AFV
430 vehicles. Some of you are under the impression that vehicles should only be called ‘Bulldog’ when
they have been fitted with a new power-train, additional armour and other UOR equipment on
operations, this is not correct. With immediate effect the following terminology is to be used:
If not yet fitted with a new drive-train, refer to as ‘AFV 432/4/6 or 9’.
If fitted with a new drive-train, refer to as ‘Bulldog 2/4/6 or 9’.
Bulldogs that have been fitted with additional armour and other UOR fits are to be referred to
as ‘Bulldog Up-armoured 2/4/6 or 9’.