Motor Transport Mod

Abstract

The Marine Corps Tactical Motor Transport Modification (MTM) project manages procurement and life cycle sustainment for more than 25,000 light fleet vehicle and tactical trailer principle end items. A sustained effort is maintained in the Marine Corps for development and testing in support of fleet Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) initiatives, vehicle quality deficiency resolutions, safety initiatives, environmental/state transportation mandated vehicle changes, and system component refresh modification efforts to include addressing deficiencies of HMMWV vehicles due to up armoring and age degradation of the fleet as well as engineering change proposals identified for the Utility Task Vehicle. Since transportation asset operational availability declines at a steady rate over time, SLEP, fleet overhauls, and enhanced depot level modifications are essential in maintaining a viable transportation capability in the Marine Corps Operating Forces. The Improved Recovery Vehicle (M88A2) Modification program funds research, development and testing of improvements in all areas of the M88A2 vehicle, which provides the MAGTF heavy combat recovery capability. Funding addresses obsolescence and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to improve performance and develop safety related ECPs to correct hazards noted during the standard day to day operation of the M88A2 IRV. P-19 Replacement (P-19R) is replacing the obsolete A/S32P-19A Crash Fire Rescue fleet in support of expeditionary airfield operations and the supporting establishment. The vehicle is outfitted with advanced fire suppression equipment. It provides rescue and aircraft fire fighting capabilities to permanent and expeditionary airfields throughout the Marine Corps. The P-19 Replacement is also employed to fight structural fires in support of base camps and as firefighting support to other elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), such as ammunition supply points, Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant (POL) distribution points or hazardous material storage facilities. The Family of Trailers & Ancillary Equipment (FT&AE) management strategy will use RDT&E funding to explore current and new technological options that can be used to achieve optimum lift within the desired weight and cube constraints in support of the "Lightening the MAGTF" initiative, as well as sustaining and/or improving capabilities, to include re-engineering the ground clearance on various trailers to improve off-road mobility. Transportation and expeditionary goals will be considered in the research and development for the light and medium/heavy trailer fleet to include (but not limited to) the M1076 PLS (Palletized Load System) Trailer, MK1077 Flatrack, MTVR Trailer, M870 40/50 Ton Low Bed, MK970 Tactical Refueler and the Flatrack Refueler Capability (FRC). The Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) Modification program line funds numerous modifications and initiatives required to address operational priorities, engineering change proposals, safety concerns, support equipment and other issues that affect vehicle reliability, availability, maintainability, readiness, as well as energy efficiency. A proactive and focused approach ensures proper vehicle sustainment and life-cycle management and allows the program office to develop and implement improvements as required to respond to the evolving needs of the Marine Corps. For example, the Technology Demonstrator effort will continue to explore and develop strategies and products to extend the life of the MTVR to 2042 from its original planned exit date of 2024. The MTVR Technology Demonstrator provides the opportunity to integrate critical upgrades which could be included into a Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). These upgrades would include improvements in fuel consumption, long-term maintainability and improved safety and crew survivability. The PMO is working with PM Fires to procure HIMARS Resupply Vehicles in support of standing up a new HIMARS Battalion by FY22. The Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) is the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Heavy Lift Capability system. This line funds numerous modifications and initiatives that are required to address operational priorities, engineering change proposals, safety concerns, support equipment and other issues that effect vehicle reliability, availability, maintainability and readiness. A proactive and focused approach ensures proper vehicle sustainment and life cycle management and allows the flexibility to develop and implement improvements as required to respond to the evolving needs of the Marine Corps. The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Family of Vehicles (FoV) provides tactical mobility for Warfighters with multi-mission vehicles designed to support operational needs and protect personnel from the effects of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), underbody mines and small arms fire threats. Multiple vehicle categories (CATs) have been procured, fielded and sustained: MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) - Combat Operations (ops) in rural, mountainous, urban terrain. Category I - Urban combat operations, ambulance. Category II - Multi-mission ops-convoy lead, troop transport, ambulance, utility vehicle. Category III - Mine/IED clearance ops, explosive ordnance disposal. Operational needs to provide personnel survivability is essential to current and future operations. Research and Development funding develops and integrates support efforts such as ballistic glass and other safety issues, new armor technology and ballistic testing.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: 2509_0206624M_7_1319_PB_2020

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Fields of Study

• Engineering

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• Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.