Leader/Follower
Abstract
Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Leader Follower program provides transportation units with the capability to unman Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWVs), beginning with the Palletized Loading System (PLS) vehicles, while operating in a convoy. This is accomplished by integrating technology to the unmanned vehicles which enables them to follow a manned lead vehicle. This is done in a March Unit of up to (8) TWVs initially PLS vehicles, with (1) manned Lead vehicle and (3) to (7) unmanned follower vehicles. This capability provides increased Soldier Force Protection and increased convoy logistics throughput by giving commanders more options on Soldier utilization, removing Soldiers from threat zones and/or utilizing vehicle operators for convoy security, and allowing supply convoys to run more often. FY20 RDT&E funds will execute testing for the Tactical Wheeled Leader Follower program for safety and performance evaluations by Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC) to support production decision by the Milestone Decision Authority, fund Program Management office lifecycle planning, and engagements with industry to plan and solicit proposals for the production contracts.FY20 funds will enable the Tactical Wheeled Leader Follower program to transition to the Program Office from TARDEC, to complete Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD), prepare for and execute a production decision (Milestone C), and begin contract planning and actions for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP), Production Qualification Testing (PQT), and Initial Operational Testing (IOT).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- EZ8_0604622A_5_2040_PB_2020
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