TRAILER DEVELOPMENT
Abstract
The Medium Equipment Trailer (MET) supports critical layered, agile and responsive sustainment capability required for Large Scale Combat Operations and is capable of transporting track combat platforms weighing 60 tons or less in an Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) and Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT). MET directly supports Multi-Domain Operations and provides the capability to transport the tallest combat platforms (i.e. Paladin and Bradley) under 4 meter underpasses which are common in OCONUS. FY 2022 Project E50 Base funds in the amount of $2.970 million supports MET Prototype Testing and Soldier Assessment to determine the best value to the Government and down-select to one vendor for a follow-on production award. The MET supports the National Defense Strategy for modernization with a 60 ton payload that provides the capability for transport of two thirds of the tracked combat platforms to include over height combat platforms to support flexible theater postures and enhance the ability to compete and provide freedom of maneuver. In accordance with Section 1815 of the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 110-181), this item is 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, 2022
- Source ID
- E50_0604622A_5_2040_PB_2022
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