Understanding Why a Ground Combat Vehicle That Carries Nine Dismounts Is Important to the Army

For over 50 years, the Army has tried to develop and field survivable, lethal infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The Ground Combat Vehicle is an attempt to provide the infantry with an IFV that can carry a full infantry squad of nine men capable of dismounting under fire and defeating the enemy in c...

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Main Author: Held, Bruce J. (auth)
Other Authors: Lorell, Mark A. (auth), Quinlivan, James T. (auth), Serena, Chad C. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2013
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Summary:For over 50 years, the Army has tried to develop and field survivable, lethal infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The Ground Combat Vehicle is an attempt to provide the infantry with an IFV that can carry a full infantry squad of nine men capable of dismounting under fire and defeating the enemy in complex terrain.
ISBN:j.ctt5hht9n
9780833082855
Access:Open Access