Mission configurable mounting system

A mission configurable mounting system alternatively configurable as either a mount for a remotely operated weapon, or as a defensive fighting position comprising ballistic panels, the mission configurable mounting system comprising:

• a container portion;
• and
• a platform assembly portion disposed within the container portion, the platform assembly portion comprising:
• a vertically moveable platform selectively attachable to which is a mount for a remotely operated weapon or a defensive fighting position structure including a plurality of ballistic wall and roof panels, and frame members for supporting the panels, and
• a lift mechanism operably connected to the platform, the platform moveable by the lift mechanism from a first vertical position to a second vertical position located above the first vertical position;
• wherein the mounting system has a fully deployed state in the second vertical position in which either a remotely operable weapon mount or an occupiable defensive fighting position is supported by the platform and is disposed above the container portion.