[20220518]IF11859_陆军机动保护火力（MPF）系统.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated May 18, 2022The Armys Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) SystemWhat Is the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) System? The Armys MPF system is intended to address an operational shortfall: Currently the Armys Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT) do not have a combat vehicle assigned that is capable of providing mobile, protected, direct, offensive fire capability. The MPF solution is an integration of existing mature technologies and components that avoids development which would lengthen the program schedule. Operationally, the Army wants the MPF to be able to Neutralize enemy prepared positions and bunkers and defeat heavy machine guns and armored vehicle threats during offensive operations or when conducting defensive operations against attacking enemies. In terms of the Armys overall procurement plans for MPF, The Army Acquisition Objective (AAO) for MPF is 504 vehicles, with 14 MPFs per IBCT. The targeted fielding for the First Unit Equipped (FUE) is Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. MPF Acquisition Strategy In November 2017, the Army issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase and, in order to maxim