Truck fleet will be 'common' for Army, Marines.The Army and the Marine Corps appear to be at odds on what type of truck they would like to buy to replace the ubiquitous Humvee. The Army is seeking a "light utility" truck, while the Marine Corps envisions a "combat tactical vehicle See: military designed vehicle. ." But with Pentagon Pentagon Huge five-sided building (1941–43) in Arlington, Va., that is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense. Designed by George Edwin Bergstrom, it was, on its completion, the world's largest office building, covering 34 acres (14 hectares) and offering budgets becoming tighter, the services will not be allowed to buy two different fleets of vehicles, and have been directed to consolidate their requirements so they can acquire a common fleet. This will be a "challenge," says Army Brig Brig, town, Switzerland Brig (brēk), Fr. Brigue, town, Valais canton, S Switzerland, on the Rhône River, at the north entrance of the Simplon Tunnel. . Gen. John Bartley Jr., program executive officer for combat support. "The Humvee replacement will be joint program with the Marine Corps ... but both services use the Humvee differently." The Marines want room for six passengers, the Army wants seating for four. They have to achieve some sort of compromise before 2007, when the Army expects to award procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. contracts for new trucks. "We'll come to closure on what the requirements are," Bartley says. |
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