Paladin Integrated Management (PIM)

Abstract

The M109 Family of Vehicles (FOV) 155-millimeter / 39-caliber Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) provides the primary indirect fire support for full spectrum operations. It has the ability to support Armored Brigade Combat Teams, Infantry Brigade Combat Teams, and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams. The M109 FOV Carrier Ammunition Tracked (CAT) provides armored ammunition supply support to the SPH operating in support of full spectrum operations. The M109A6 Paladin and the M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle (FAASV) are the currently fielded versions of the Army's SPH and CAT. The Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) SPH and CAT will replace the M109A6 Paladin and M992A2 FAASV. The PIM program allows growth for improved force protection and technology insertion. PIM buys-back lost performance in the M109 FOV by addressing size, weight, and power issues. The program helps to ensure greater vehicle supportability, maintainability, and interoperability by leveraging fleet commonality for key components, replacing aging and obsolete components, and leveraging Bradley and Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA615061

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Indirect Fire
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Procurement
  • Procurement
  • Self Propelled Guns
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Military Science
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering