A Method of Analysis for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle System

Abstract

The Bradly Fighting Vehicle System (BFVS) is part of the U.S. Army's force modernization effort aimed at improving the overall posture of the force. This vehicle has recently come under considerable scrutiny regarding its cost effectiveness. Specifically, there is concern whether the BFVS is performing its originally intended function as a force multiplier. One source of information that bears on this issue is the performance of the BFVS under realistic combat conditions at the National Training Center (NTC). The NTC provides as close to combat conditions as currently available and battalion task forces are now routinely rotating to the NTC equipped with the BFVS. The Army Research Institute, in support of the Combined Arms Training Activity's mission at the NTC, prepared a detailed method of analysis to investigate the BFVS at the NTC. The resultant method of analysis is a comprehensive plan for addressing the issue of the performance of the BFVS at the NTC. Keywords: Force modernization, MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Equipment System), Motorized Rifle Battalion, M113 Vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA179968

Entities

People

  • William L. Shackelford

Organizations

  • Braddock Dunn & McDonald

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battles
  • California
  • Classification
  • Corporations
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Costs
  • Military Research
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Rotation
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Social Sciences
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy