Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): Background and Issues for Congress

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Abstract:

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle JLTV is currently being developed by the Army and the Marine Corps as a successor to the 11 different versions of the High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle HMMWV that have been in service since 1985. There are concerns about the affordability of JLTVs and its redundancy with other tactical wheeled vehicles. This report will be updated as events warrant.

Author(s):
Feickert, Andrew
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress.
Pagination:
0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.2_Develop Strategies; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY VEHICLES, CONGRESS, MARINE CORPS, HIGH RATE, REDUNDANCY, LIGHT, WHEELS, GROUND VEHICLES, MOBILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Combat Vehicles
Keyword(s):
JLTV(JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES), HMMWV(HIGH MOBILITY MULTI WHEELED VEHICLES)
Report Date:
2008 Aug 28
Creation Date:
2008 Sep 30