Amphibious Combat Vehicle
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The Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) is a program initiated by Marine Corps Systems Command
to procure a amphibious assault vehicle
for the United States Marine Corps
to replace the Amphibious Assault Vehicle
. The program replaces the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle
program canceled in 2011.
reduction technologies will also be utilized. Modular protection can be applied as necessary.
in a mechanized task force.
. Weapons will apply precision fire from a stabilized system. It must provide direct
fire support
for dismounted infantry
in an attack.
Squad Maneuver/Fighting Vehicle
Command and Control
Recovery and Maintenance
(RFI) was issued to industry on 17 February 2011. The document outlined expected requirements and asked industry for informal design proposals and program methodology feedback. Responses were due by 22 April 2011. An industry day announced on 16 March was held on 6 April 2011
Marine Corps Systems Command
Marine Corps Systems Command is located at MCB Quantico.-Mission:Serve as the Commandant's principal agent for acquisition and sustainment of systems and equipment used by the operating forces to accomplish their warfighting mission....
to procure a amphibious assault vehicle
Amphibious vehicle
An amphibious vehicle , is a vehicle or craft, that is a means of transport, viable on land as well as on water – just like an amphibian....
for the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
to replace the Amphibious Assault Vehicle
Amphibious Assault Vehicle
The Assault Amphibious Vehicle —official designation AAV-7A1 is a fully tracked amphibious landing vehicle manufactured by U.S. Combat Systems .The AAV-7A1 is the current amphibious troop transport of the United States Marine Corps...
. The program replaces the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle
Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle is an amphibious assault vehicle that was being developed for the U.S. Marine Corps. It is launched at sea, from an amphibious assault ship beyond the horizon, able to transport a full Marine rifle squad to shore...
program canceled in 2011.
Countermeasures
Countermeasures should be able contend with a full range of direct fire, indirect fire, and land mine threats. Visible and thermal signatureSignature
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reduction technologies will also be utilized. Modular protection can be applied as necessary.
Mobility
The ACV must have the capability to transition from water to ground operations without tactical pause. The ACV must be able to maneuver with the M1A1 AbramsM1 Abrams
The M1 Abrams is a third-generation main battle tank produced in the United States. It is named after General Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of US military forces in Vietnam from 1968 to 1972. The M1 is a well armed, heavily armored, and highly mobile tank designed for...
in a mechanized task force.
Weaponry
The ACV must have the capability to destroy combat vehicles including those with similar firepower. Weapons must have sufficient range to engage targets from a standoff distanceStandoff distance
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. Weapons will apply precision fire from a stabilized system. It must provide direct
Direct fire
Direct fire refers to the launching of a projectile directly at a target on a relatively flat trajectory. The firing weapon must have a sighting device and an unobstructed line of sight to the target, which means no objects or friendly units can be between it and the target...
fire support
Fire support
Fire support is long-range firepower provided to a front-line military unit. Typically, fire support is provided by artillery or close air support , and is used to shape the battlefield or, more optimistically, define the battle...
for dismounted infantry
Infantry
Infantrymen are soldiers who are specifically trained for the role of fighting on foot to engage the enemy face to face and have historically borne the brunt of the casualties of combat in wars. As the oldest branch of combat arms, they are the backbone of armies...
in an attack.
Variants
The three basic variants include the Squad Maneuver/Fighting Vehicle, the Command and Control Vehicle, and the Recovery and Maintenance Vehicle.Squad Maneuver/Fighting Vehicle
Command and Control
Recovery and Maintenance
History
A request for informationRequest for Information
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(RFI) was issued to industry on 17 February 2011. The document outlined expected requirements and asked industry for informal design proposals and program methodology feedback. Responses were due by 22 April 2011. An industry day announced on 16 March was held on 6 April 2011