As the backbone of the Canadian Army’s logistics fleet reaches the end of its service life, vehicle modernization programs such as the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) Standard Military Pattern (SMP) will help restore the capabilities and protection that troops need to fulfil their missions.
At the ongoing CANSEC 2013 in Ottawa, Ontario (29-30 May), Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is presenting a full range of advanced vehicle platforms and life-cycle sustainment solutions for Canadian Forces.
“Oshkosh Defense is committed to supporting the Canadian Department of National Defence and ensuring that troops have the survivable and technologically advanced vehicles they so urgently need,” said Serge Buchakjian, Senior Vice President and General Manager of International Programs for Oshkosh Defense.
“The Canadian government is actively pursuing its strategy to modernize its tactical vehicle fleet, and we intend to provide a compelling solution including advanced vehicles, complete life-cycle support services and measurable economic benefits by leveraging a nationwide network of partners and suppliers,” Buchakjian added.
The Oshkosh MSVS SMP solution is designed to improve the protection and performance capabilities of the Canadian Forces’ medium-payload fleet, both today and for decades to come. The Oshkosh MSVS SMP vehicle was specifically designed to meet the Canadian program requirements with advanced features, including a high-performance drive train, as well as advanced suspension, braking and armour protection systems. The MSVS SMP from Oshkosh has accumulated more than one billion real-word operational kilometres in a full range of missions around the globe.
Oshkosh is display the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) A4 at CANSEC along with the Oshkosh Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) and the Oshkosh Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) 5-ton wrecker.
As the DND fields its new MSVS fleet, training will be critical to operational readiness and safety. At CANSEC, Oshkosh Defense is also demonstrating its latest module of the Oshkosh Virtual Trainer for the HEMTT load handling system (LHS). Oshkosh currently provides a multi-faceted training curriculum including classroom, hands-on and virtual training for military vehicle operators and service professionals. Oshkosh virtual training provides a 20% or more cost savings compared to a traditional classroom-only approach.
Additionally, students are able to demonstrate skill proficiency in the virtual environment before performing tasks on the actual vehicle, where more risks are involved.
