The Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle Program and Alternatives

Congress of the United States. Congressional Budget Offiice. April 2013. - 41 p.theme: The Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle Program and Alternatives.What Are the Program’s Objectives?
What Are the Program’s Challenges?
What Alternatives Did CBO Analyze?
How Were Differences Assessed?
Which Vehicles Would Be Most Capable?
The Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle Program.
The Army’s Rationale and Goals for a New Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
BOX: THE ARMY’S EMPHASIS ON TRANSPORTING FULL NINE-MEMBER SQUADS.
Concerns About the GCV Program.
Alternatives to the Ground Combat Vehicle Program.
Option 1: Purchase the Israeli Namer APC.
Option 2: Upgrade the Bradley IFV.
Option 3: Purchase the German Puma IFV.
Option 4: Cancel the GCV Program.
Appendix: CBO’s Methodology for Comparing the Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle and Alternatives.About This Document.