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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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