Maneuver Support Vessel (MSV)

Abstract

This project line supports the family of Army Ship to Shore (S2S) connectors that support Dynamic Force Repositioning (DFR) by providing the Combatant, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) and Joint All Domain Operations (JADO) Commanders with the ability to access multiple entry points via littorals and inland waterways (waterborne corridor) IOT sustain forces within an anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) bubble. The family of S2S connectors include the Maneuver Support Vessel (Light) and the Ship to Shore / Over the Shore Logistics Vessel (SSLV), which are the Army's first digital architecture vessels (with improved draft, speed, and payload) and critical modernization efforts in support of the Army's Watercraft Systems Transformation Strategy (AWSTS). S2S connectors will provide Surge, Precision and Dispersed Logistics to move and maneuver tailored forces, combat ready troops, platforms, equipment, and supply bulk fuel and water across the full spectrum of operations. S2S connectors mitigate A2/AD threats by providing access to shallow coastal waters, rivers, in narrow inland waterways in support of dispersed force elements in austere environments and where mature ports or road networks are unavailable. The Maneuver Support Vessel (Light) - MSV(L) provides upgraded capabilities such as higher operational speed, reduced draft and increased payload to support expeditionary movement and maneuver of tailored forces and combat power to mitigate the Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) operational environment. Capable of delivering a combat configured Abrams, Stryker or Bradley Fighting Vehicles along with critical sustainment missions including delivery of food, water, fuel, and ammunition. MSV(L) is the first modernization program which will displace the Army's aging Landing Craft Mechanized-8 (LCM-8) class of vessels. The LCM-8 does not have the speed, functional draft (shallow water capability), interoperability, or maneuver capability to move today's Army Maneuver Platforms. MSV(L) completes the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase in FY21 and delivers producing the single full scale prototype. The prototype will undergo contractor and government testing, which will inform the updated Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS) requirements documentation at MS C. Following successful prototype testing, JCIDS requirements documentation approval and MS C approval, the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) will authorize the start of the Production and Deployment (P&D) phase. The Ship to Shore / Over the Shore Logistics Vessel (SSLV) is the second major modernization program in the AWSTS, which is a transformational capability that will provide a logistics capability to joint forces and intra-theater transport of time-sensitive, mission-critical personnel and materiel. While the SSLV is initially geared towards the INDOPACOM theater and emerging requirements, it will be an ocean going capability that can be moved to other theaters as the need arises.. The SSLV is a modernization program that will meet the joint formation's future strategic requirement for Surge, Precision and Dispersed Logistics to move and maneuver tailored forces, combat ready troops, platforms, equipment, and supply bulk fuel and water in support of MDO and JADO. FY23 funds are used to complete affordability and feasibility studies to inform the SSLV Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and inform requirements development process.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2023
• Source ID: EJ9_0604804A_5_2040_PB_2023

Tags

Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
• Military Science

Technology Areas

• 5G
• 5G - DoD 5G Program
• 5G - Internet of Things