Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress

Abstract

In late 2007, the Department of Defense (DOD) launched a major procurement initiative to replace most uparmored High Mobility, Multi-Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) in Iraq with Mine- Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicles by FY2009. MRAPs have been described as providing significantly more protection against Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) than uparmored HMMWVs. DOD's decision to acquire a new, smaller MRAP variant, the M-ATV, for use in Afghanistan; the disposition of MRAPs no longer needed in Iraq; and MRAP mechanical, logistical, and readiness concerns could be potential policy issues for congressional consideration. This report will be updated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 2009
Accession Number
ADA502022

Entities

People

  • Andrew Feickert

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Congress
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Governments
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Personnel
  • Operational Readiness
  • Procurement
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Military Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.