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The Acrow Military Bridge is an adaptation of the field proven 700XS Acrow Panel Bridging system. It utilizes mostly standard components with the introduction of certain custom components, which enhance the systems effectiveness as a rapidly deployed "line of communications" bridge for both military applications and disaster relief.
Modifications to the standard XS 700 bridging to:

• Allow the use of, pins ,bolts, carrying bars, tools and timber components commonly used on Bailey Bridges and held in stock at military depots.

• Allow hand construction.

• Available with steel or timber decks.

• Improve deployment time.

• Allow the use of sloped approach ramps to facilitate vehicle access to
  bridge from bearing seat elevation without the need for ballast walls.

The standard design criteria is one of the MLC loadings. Spans can range up to 76 meters. In short, all of the features which make the 700 XS Bridging so effective for civilian applications are also available with the Acrow Military Bridge.

 In 1995 , the Canadian Department of National Defense adopted the Acrow Bridge as a replacement for it's aging Bailey Bridges. Although Bailey Bridges had served the Engineering Corps well , it's maintenance costs and relative inefficiency compared to the Acrow system made the Acrow Military Bridge a logical choice. Other military forces that have purchased or standardized on the Acrow are Bangladesh, Pakistan, Colombia, Israel, United Nations Peacekeeping Missions, and others. All components have received NATO stock numbers and component drawings have been registered with NATO in Brussels. An operating manual has also been produced to military standards.

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