Joint Recovery and Distribution System (JRaDS)
Abstract
JRaDS developed and demonstrated military utility of a new family of transportation trailers. JRaDS provides a trailer Family of Systems (FoS) which enables execution of multiple missions via a small number of trailer variants versus the large inventory of distinct trailer systems currently in DoD inventory. The goal of this FoS is high reliability and parts commonality and modularity design to reduce Service logistics and maintenance requirements and associated costs of ownership. Additionally, supporting personnel may be reduced due to the semi-autonomous operating capability of JRaDS, and reduced need for supplementary materiel handling equipment. These aspects will expedite cargo movement from Sea Ports of Debarkation, Aerial Ports of Debarkation, and Theater Supply Depots to front-line users, while reducing costs associated with movement of cargo within theater. JRaDS will also afford an expeditious and efficient method of recovering disabled and catastrophically damaged Tactical Wheeled Vehicles and light to medium weight Rotary Wing aircraft. Residual trailers from the JCTD will be used by field units, thereby placing the JRaDS capability into forces sooner than waiting for production of trailers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 71c3dba419abe2f9ce49cdb29e7032d2