Maneuver Support Vessel (MSV)
Abstract
This project line supports the family of Maneuver Support Vessels (MSV) 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 MSV include the Maneuver Support Vessel (Light) and Maneuver Support Vessel (Heavy), 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). MSV 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. MSV 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 new development 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 FY23 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 prototype testing the prototype vessel may be used as a test bench for future modifications and or a training asset. The MSV(H) represents a new development of maritime transport, adding new capabilities to meet the joint formation's future operational and tactical movement and maneuver requirements. MSV(H) is in line with future joint and Army Operational Concepts stating that Army forces must conduct expeditionary movement over strategic distances and transition rapidly to cross-domain maneuver of sufficient scale and duration to accomplish operational objectives. This heavy lift capability enables intra-theater movement and maneuver of combat loaded, ready-to-fight forces (personnel, equipment, and supplies) in support of CCMDs. MSV(H) is interoperable with future joint sea basing concepts and designed with the right range, speed, and cargo capacity to employ combat power to multiple dispersed locations and project sustainment from intermediate staging bases or the sea base. The strategically dispersed and forward deployed MSV(H) fleet enables rapid and responsive theater employment of combat loaded, ready-to-fight forces (personnel, equipment, and accompanying supplies) in support of CCMDs, employ them at the point of need, provide tactical maneuver support during operations, and sustain them over the duration of operations. MSV(H) capabilities are a critical enabler in combatting A2/AD environment threats made more difficult by operating in the littoral operating space physically defined by natural choke points along rivers, in shallows, jutting peninsulas, offshore islands, bays, estuaries, coastlines and vessel-congested shipping areas. FY 2024 RDTE dollars in the amount of $7.827 million supports the family of Maneuver Support Vessels requirements development process with analysis and concept design to address approved requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- EJ9_0604804A_5_2040_PB_2024
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- Root: Logistics and Engineer Equipment - Eng Dev
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