Future Combat Systems Infantry Carrier Vehicle
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The Future Combat Systems Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) consists of four platform versions: a Company Commander; a Platoon Leader; a Rifle Squad; and a Weapons Squad. All four platform versions have similar exteriors to prevent targeting of a specific ICV versions (e.g., Platoon Leader).
The Infantry Platoon includes:
- 1 Platoon Leader ICV
- 1 Weapons Squad ICV
- 3 Rifle Squad ICVs
The Rifle Squad ICV and Weapons Squad ICV each deliver 9-person infantry squads to a close battle and support the squad by providing offensive and defensive fire, while carrying the majority of the soldiers' equipment. The ICV can move, shoot, communicate, detect threats, and protect crew and critical components under all climatic conditions, day or night.
The squad will have access to Army and joint fire delivery systems from external sources (e.g. the Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon) to enhance the squad's range, precision, or quantity of fire. Networking with other components of the Unit of Action permits rapid identification of targets and improves situational awareness.
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| Future Combat Systems Subsystems |
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| The Future Force Warrior | The Network |
| Manned Ground Vehicles: Mounted Combat System | Infantry Carrier Vehicle | Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon | Non-Line-of-Sight Mortar | Reconnaissance and Surveillance Vehicle | Command and Control Vehicle | Medical Vehicle | Recovery and Maintenance Vehicle |
| Unmanned Ground Vehicles: Armed Robotic Vehicle | Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle | Multifunctional Utility/Logistics and Equipment |
| Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Class I UAV | Class II UAV | Class III UAV | Class IV UAV |
| Devices: Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System | Intelligent Munitions System | Unattended Ground Systems |
