Posted on Feb 3, 2022
Is the new Infantry Support Vehicle over tasked?
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It sounds to me like the Army wants a miniature tank to transport an Infantry Squad and three days of supplies. LTC Stephen Conway LTC Stephen C. LTC Stephen F.
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Always liked this movie and book. Used to drive past FMC in San Jose on the way to work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jT-PzCWyy8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jT-PzCWyy8
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Maj (Join to see)
That was the first thing to come to my mind after reading the post, as well. We had to watch this in our training for Operational Test and Evaluation in the Air Force.
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Come on CSM, they keep wolfing about new crap so we could travel lighter/faster, etc. All light IN got was bigger rucks and more gear to ruck!
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Thank you my friend CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 for posting the question. I had to do some research before I responded.
Perhaps the efforts to replace the Bradley may resemble a miniature tank, yet the US Army's infantry squad vehicle design [GM] is much more light, no armor, and mostly off-the-shelf components.
"Based on the current funding profile and fielding schedule, the Army will field ISVs to 11 Infantry Brigade Combat Teams for a total of 649 ISVs by FY25 (Army Procurement Objective.)"
Image:
1. Infantry Squad Vehicle with camo, etc in wooded area
2. GM Defense is building the Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle, which is already being fielded to Army units. It has taken an ISV and turned it into an all-electric concept vehicle to show the Army the realm of the possible. (Courtesy of GM Defense)
3. GM Defense delivers the first Infantry Squad Vehicle to the U.S. Army on Oct. 27, 2020, in Milford, Mich.
Background from {[https://asc.army.mil/web/portfolio-item/infantry-squad-vehicle-isv/]}
The Infantry Squad Vehicle is a new, lightweight, all-terrain troop carrier designed to modernize Army Infantry Brigade Combat Teams. It is based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 architecture, deriving 90 percent of its parts from commercial-off-the-shelf components.
The ISV program provides Army Infantry Brigade Combat Teams an additive lightweight vehicle to move Soldiers and their equipment quickly over complex and difficult cross-country terrain. ISV is the Program of Record (PoR) intended to provide Ground Mobility Vehicle capabilities for the Army.
Based on the current funding profile and fielding schedule, the Army will field ISVs to 11 Infantry Brigade Combat Teams for a total of 649 ISVs by FY25 (Army Procurement Objective.)
BENEFIT TO THE SOLDIER
ISVs provide greater mobility to Infantry Brigade Combat Teams. They are designed to move across restrictive terrain, allowing Soldiers to close on an objective with less fatigue and greater readiness. The Army can deliver the vehicle to the field by airdrop or helicopter, increasing the flexibility of Soldiers on the move.
SPECIFICATIONS
ISV’s basic operational capabilities include:
Nine-man squad carrying capability
Payload of 3,200 lbs.
External sling load by a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
Internal load/external lift by CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Low-velocity air drop by fixed-wing C-130 or C-17 transport aircraft
Exceptional mobility over all terrains
FYI SGM Bill Frazer MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. SGT John Podlaski
SFC Eric Harmon1LT Voyle SmithSFC (Join to see)SFC Chuck MartinezMSG Danny MathersSGT Ed MatyjasikSSG Jeffrey LeakeSPC Steve IrvineSSG Pete FishCPT (Join to see)SGM Bill FrazerLTC William Wunderle (RET)SGT Carl Blas
Perhaps the efforts to replace the Bradley may resemble a miniature tank, yet the US Army's infantry squad vehicle design [GM] is much more light, no armor, and mostly off-the-shelf components.
"Based on the current funding profile and fielding schedule, the Army will field ISVs to 11 Infantry Brigade Combat Teams for a total of 649 ISVs by FY25 (Army Procurement Objective.)"
Image:
1. Infantry Squad Vehicle with camo, etc in wooded area
2. GM Defense is building the Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle, which is already being fielded to Army units. It has taken an ISV and turned it into an all-electric concept vehicle to show the Army the realm of the possible. (Courtesy of GM Defense)
3. GM Defense delivers the first Infantry Squad Vehicle to the U.S. Army on Oct. 27, 2020, in Milford, Mich.
Background from {[https://asc.army.mil/web/portfolio-item/infantry-squad-vehicle-isv/]}
The Infantry Squad Vehicle is a new, lightweight, all-terrain troop carrier designed to modernize Army Infantry Brigade Combat Teams. It is based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 architecture, deriving 90 percent of its parts from commercial-off-the-shelf components.
The ISV program provides Army Infantry Brigade Combat Teams an additive lightweight vehicle to move Soldiers and their equipment quickly over complex and difficult cross-country terrain. ISV is the Program of Record (PoR) intended to provide Ground Mobility Vehicle capabilities for the Army.
Based on the current funding profile and fielding schedule, the Army will field ISVs to 11 Infantry Brigade Combat Teams for a total of 649 ISVs by FY25 (Army Procurement Objective.)
BENEFIT TO THE SOLDIER
ISVs provide greater mobility to Infantry Brigade Combat Teams. They are designed to move across restrictive terrain, allowing Soldiers to close on an objective with less fatigue and greater readiness. The Army can deliver the vehicle to the field by airdrop or helicopter, increasing the flexibility of Soldiers on the move.
SPECIFICATIONS
ISV’s basic operational capabilities include:
Nine-man squad carrying capability
Payload of 3,200 lbs.
External sling load by a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
Internal load/external lift by CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Low-velocity air drop by fixed-wing C-130 or C-17 transport aircraft
Exceptional mobility over all terrains
FYI SGM Bill Frazer MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. SGT John Podlaski
SFC Eric Harmon1LT Voyle SmithSFC (Join to see)SFC Chuck MartinezMSG Danny MathersSGT Ed MatyjasikSSG Jeffrey LeakeSPC Steve IrvineSSG Pete FishCPT (Join to see)SGM Bill FrazerLTC William Wunderle (RET)SGT Carl Blas
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
I'll believe it when I see it. In the meantime, the description suggests that it'll be far too light to approach an objective.
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SSG Jeffrey Leake
Interesting, but no thanks. I loved my Bradley, and wouldn't trade it for the world. That new vehicle looks as if it wouldn't survive an IED attack. Just nope.
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