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Abstract

The Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter System (EHETS) replaces the Heavy Equipment Transporter System (HETS) and consists of an M1300 tractor and an eight-axle commercially based trailer capable of a minimum payload of 82 tons and worldwide transport. The M1302 trailer is part of the EHETS trailer fleet. The EHETS primary mission is to transport an M1 Abrams series Main Battle Tank (MBT) and other tracked vehicles. It is able to self-load/unload disabled vehicular cargo for evacuation purposes. The system will provide line haul, local haul, and maintenance evacuation of heavy tracked vehicles during tactical operations on primary and secondary roads worldwide. The Common Tactical Truck (CTT) is a Family of Vehicles (FoV) modernization effort to replace the HEMTT, PLS, and Line Haul vehicles by leveraging best commercial practices, lower procurement cost (commercial economies of scale) and technology to include Predictive Logistics, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and autonomy ready without significantly degrading the performance from current platforms. FY 2023 Project 659 Base funds in the amount of $19.089 million supports Developmental/Operational Testing (DT/OT) of the Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter System (EHETS) trailer. Funds also support the prototype manufacturing of the Common Tactical Truck (CTT). EHETS DT/OT will determine the performance and operational effectiveness of the trailer, while CTT prototype manufacturing will provide up to 15 prototypes for the replacement of the M915 Tractor, Palletized Loading System (PLS) and Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT). The EHETS supports the National Defense Strategy for modernization with an increased payload that provides the ability for transport, recovery and evacuation of heavy, oversized combat equipment such as the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank (MBT) and M88 recovery vehicle to support flexible theater postures and enhance the ability to compete and provide the transport for freedom of maneuver of the largest track combat weapon systems. The CTT supports the National Defense Strategy for modernization by providing the warfighter the updated transportation technologies that are aligned with what is available in the marketplace. Matrix Functional Support is required to address/augment Engineering and Logistic functions, capabilities and gaps to supplement core employee competencies. System Engineering oversight and multiple functions of Logistics support such as management, fielding, tracking and documentation is required during the acquisition process In accordance with Section 1815 of the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 110-181), these items are necessary for use by the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces for homeland defense missions, domestic emergency responses, and providing military support to civil authorities.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2023
• Source ID: 659_0604622A_5_2040_PB_2023

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• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.