Ground Mobility Vehicles (GMV)

The Ground Mobility Vehicles (GMV) program is a critical initiative by the Army to enhance the tactical mobility of Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT), Security Forces Assistance Brigades (SFAB), and the 75th Ranger Regiment. The primary goal is to motorize these units with Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISV) for rapid movement across the battlefield, thereby increasing operational effectiveness. This capability is essential for executing various military operations, including crisis response, initial entry, and decisive action missions.

The GMV program supports strategic deployment and operational maneuver by enabling ISVs to be deployed worldwide via sea, air, and land. This flexibility aligns with the National Defense Strategy's objective to enhance forward force maneuver and posture resilience. By providing increased capability for soldiers to deploy, survive, operate, maneuver, and regenerate in all domains under attack, ISVs play a pivotal role in countering threat anti-access strategies through multiple austere entry points.

In fiscal year 2025, the program aims to procure 144 ISVs along with associated kits and support services such as System Engineering/Program Management (SEPM), fielding spares, Total Package Fielding (TPF), Interim Contractor Support (ICS), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP). These efforts are part of a broader strategy designed to increase tactical employment options for IBCTs. The procurement also includes logistics product development and system technical support to ensure sustained operational readiness.

The GMV program aligns with Section 1815 of the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act, highlighting its importance for homeland defense missions and domestic emergency responses. The approved Army Acquisition Objective for ISVs is set at 2,593 units, reflecting a long-term commitment to enhancing ground mobility capabilities across active and reserve components of the Armed Forces.