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12th May 2008
GSV IPT takes innovative approach to fitting UOR upgrades to
vehicles on operations
Team of contractors help improve levels of protection and
comfort for troops
General Support Vehicles Integrated Project Team (GSV IPT) has
established a CONDO (Contractors Deployed on Operations)
agreement with KBR to fit a range of urgent operational
requirement (UOR) upgrades to heavy vehicles operating in
Afghanistan. This is the first time the IPT has employed
contractors in theatre and the upgrades will ensure troops
continue to receive the highest levels of protection and
comfort. Members of GSV IPT responsible for delivering the
in-theatre upgrades will be at DVD in June alongside seven other
IPTs and Groups who will be using the event as their annual
stakeholder day.
“The fitment of UOR upgrades to Heavy B vehicles deployed on
operations remains one of the highest priorities within GSV IPT,”
explains Ian Haskell, project manager, GSV IPT. “The preferred
option is always to bring equipment up to the accepted theatre
entry standard before deployment. However, with the increased
number of UORs being fitted, military manpower within
operational theatres do not always have the time to fit them.
This solution has been extremely successful and ensures troops
continue to receive the highest levels of protection and
comfort.”
DVD is one of the most important events in the defence equipment
calendar. It provides a unique opportunity for the defence
community to meet, discuss, learn about and experience the
equipment and support that is critical to the success of the
UK’s Armed Forces. This year, DVD will be bigger and better with
eight IPTs and Groups, including GSV IPT, participating. GSV IPT
is a through life IPT responsible for the procurement and
in-service management of heavy logistics vehicles with a payload
of four tonnes and above.
The KBR CONDO team are currently fitting additional armour from
Permali and air conditioning units manufactured by DML to the
Oshkosh Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET). Additionally, they
have done some work on the Oshkosh Wheeled Tanker and the Foden
Recovery Vehicle. Plans are now being put into place to transfer
this capability to Operation TELIC later in the year. As well as
ensuring all vehicles are brought up to the same standard,
making subsequent UOR fitment easier, the new arrangement frees
up front line troops and reduces the time taken for
installation.
Members of GSV IPT and all of the companies involved in the
CONDO UOR upgrades will be at DVD to discuss the project and
share their experiences. People wishing to visit DVD must
pre-register for the event. This can be done by visiting
www.theevent.co.uk. |
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