Amphibious Vehicle

Test Branch

Overview

MCTSSA/APBI

24 Jan 2019

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Agenda

• Mission

• History

• Who we are/support

• Why we need the AVTB?

• Areas of Expertise

• Test Support Resources

• Ongoing/Future projects

• Questions

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AVTB Mission Statement

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Conduct test and evaluation of expeditionary

combat vehicle systems and equipment in

order to enable informed acquisitions decisions

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History/Command Relationships

• Established in 1943

– Conducted Developmental Testing of every Marine Corps amphibious vehicle

– LVT-3, LVT-4,LVT-5, LVT-7/AAV, EFV, HTR, MPC, AAV-SU, and ACV

• Historically has been subordinate to AAS Bn, PM AAA, SIAT and MCTSSA

• Much more than amphibious vehicle testing at Camp Pendleton

- Ability to test at other DoD locations (MCLB Barstow CA, Fort Greely AK, Vandenberg AFB CA)

– Examples: AMK970 Rail Impact Testing at MCLB Barstow and EFV testing at CRTC Alaska

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LVTP7 Survivability Assessment

LVT-7 engine, transmission, weapons,

and overall maintainability upgrade testing;

designated LVT-7A1LVT-5A1 dozer mod kit

tests

LVT-3 Water Mobility tests

1945

LVT-3 command variant & water speed testing

1st land performance test of LVT-5

LVT-P5 for personnel, H6 direct/indirect fire, and R1 recovery testing and development

LVT-5 air intake/exhaust system upgrades; designated LVTP5A1

LVT-7 T&E support

1974

1982

LVT-7 MCM kit tests

1952-55

1964

1962 Vehicle fire suppression system development

and testing ISO combat requirements

LVT-E1 countermine tests and fleeting

support

1966

1971

1977

AVTB History

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19491988

Up-Guns Weapon Station Testing

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AAV Enhanced Appliqué Armor Kit

Test

Hydrofoil assisted planning hull, high water speed Test

AAV Reliability, Availability,

Maintainability, Rebuilt to Standard Test

EFV high water speed

Test

Reliability Growth Testing of EFV and Habitability

Assessment Test

1997

1992

1998

AVTB History

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2013

AAVP7A2

ACV 1.1

2014

Network On The Move

LAV-AT

Marine Landing Platform

AAV mine plow and

Mine Clearing Line Charge Test

1989

2015Hydrodynamic

Test Rig AMK970 Rail Impact Test

2002

2011 2016

Marine Personnel

Carrier

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Who we are/support

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Why we need AVTB?

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• Only certified amphibious test facility within the DoD

• 75 years of providing testing and analysis of expeditionary combat vehicle systems

• Unique capabilities and equipment facilitates testing of an assorted portfolio of equipment

• Cutting-edge technology incorporated into test facilitation

• A diverse workforce of Marines, Gov’t Civilians and Contractors provides a plethora of expertise

• Habitual relationships established with other DoD facilities to provide off-base testing

• Ability to utilize all assets inherent to I Marine Expeditionary Force

• Contractual department facilitates equipment/personnel non-organic to the Branch

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Areas Of Expertise

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Vehicle Performance Evaluation

Amphibious Water Performance Transportability

Automotive Performance Reliability / Availability / Maintainability

Water Tactical Mobility Human Factors

Land Tactical Mobility Weapons Station

Communications Supportability

Representative Test Environments

Day / Night Multi-Vehicle

Surf Zone Weapons Range

Open Ocean/calm water Primary / Secondary Roads

Various Sea States Hot / Cold Weather

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Test Support Resources

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Maintenance Lab / Instrumentation Operations

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Ongoing/Future Projects

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Ongoing

Amphibious Combat Vehicle Increment 1.1

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle

Autonomous Amphibious Assault Vehicle

Medium Tactical Vehicle (7-Ton) Rail Impact

Blue Force Tactical Network (HF/UHF Data Networks)

Future

Amphibious Combat Vehicle Increment 1.2

Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle

Unmanned Swarming Amphibious Assault Craft

Utility Tactical Vehicle Replacement

Amphibious Surf Capability Vehicle

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Questions?

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