As the Regional CCDRs require the ability to maneuver forces to meet the demands of missions throughout the ROMOs and Acquisition of new military equipment is always difficult process, especially when new infantry vehicles should be procured. The JLTV is an Army-led multi-service initiative to replace many of the HMMWVs used by the armed services today. The HMMWV has demonstrated vulnerability to IEDs and the difficulties and costs experienced in maintenance and up armoring, HMMWVs already in the inventory have led to renewed emphasis on vehicle survivability. With more than 50% of the Army’s total tactical wheeled vehicle fleet nearing the end of its useful life, and with the needs of the services to repair equipment and grow their forces,
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In addition, in the last two decades, the HMMWVs demonstrated vulnerability to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other anti-vehicle explosive devices and experiences from recent conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan showed that among all sister services US army faced the major casualties. Therefore, the well-equipped, armored JLTVs are the best solution to replace the aging HMMWVs fleet in the operation areas to protect US military forces and help them to accomplish their mission. The second priority will be for the maneuver units because, the JLTV provides protected mobility for maneuver forces and small units, supports the maneuver of infantry weapon systems around the close battle area, provides a platform supporting battle command, and provides sufficient payload to move combat support forces with their associated equipment. In addition, these maneuver units may receive any missions at any time so they must be ready for deployment or any other operations in or outside the country border. Finally, the last priority for the distribution plan will be for any unite has HMMWVs and it will have main maintenance during the next three months because HMMWVs continuous need for services and repairs due to reaching the end of its useful life and this maintenance is so expensive. Therefore, the well-equipped,
In addition, in the last two decades, the HMMWVs demonstrated vulnerability to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other anti-vehicle explosive devices and experiences from recent conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan showed that among all sister services US army faced the major casualties. Therefore, the well-equipped, armored JLTVs are the best solution to replace the aging HMMWVs fleet in the operation areas to protect US military forces and help them to accomplish their mission. The second priority will be for the maneuver units because, the JLTV provides protected mobility for maneuver forces and small units, supports the maneuver of infantry weapon systems around the close battle area, provides a platform supporting battle command, and provides sufficient payload to move combat support forces with their associated equipment. In addition, these maneuver units may receive any missions at any time so they must be ready for deployment or any other operations in or outside the country border. Finally, the last priority for the distribution plan will be for any unite has HMMWVs and it will have main maintenance during the next three months because HMMWVs continuous need for services and repairs due to reaching the end of its useful life and this maintenance is so expensive. Therefore, the well-equipped,