Polaris MRZR Alpha ULTV part of USMC’s Force Design 2030 program
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va – Marine Corps Systems Command has begun fielding the new Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle, or ULTV, reaching initial operational capability and marking a significant milestone in the Corps’ Force Design 2030 modernization efforts. This state-of-the-art tactical vehicle is set to enhance infantry, reconnaissance, and logistics mobility and sustainability, providing the modern warfighter with an advanced, lightweight solution tailored for operations in an anti-access/area denial environment.
“Fielding the ULTV serves as a signal that the Corps is keeping in stride with the ambitious roadmap laid out in Force Design 2030,” said Col. John Gutierrez, portfolio manager for Logistics Combat Element Systems. “This new capability will ultimately help forge a more agile and resilient Corps—one which is empowered to overcome the evolving complexities of modern warfare.
Fielding operations will proceed in conjunction with the First Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Camp Pendleton, California. The first ULTVs have already arrived at I MEF, with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines receiving the initial vehicle set. An ongoing, structured roll-out will continue throughout the MEF, culminating in August, followed by additional fielding events across the Marine Corps.
The ULTV, a modular, off-road utility vehicle, is currently replacing the Utility Task Vehicle, or UTV, which has reached the end of its lifecycle. With its ability to be rapidly configured, the ULTV supports diverse infantry needs, ranging from logistical support and casualty evacuation to command and control and electronic warfare missions. Furthermore, the ULTV can be internally transported in the MV-22 and CH-53E/K, further facilitating rapid deployment.
“The ULTV is more than just a tactical vehicle; it enhances our capabilities across the board, ensuring the success of our mission and the safety of our Marines,” said Program Manager for Light Tactical Vehicles Jennifer Moore. “The ability to rapidly configure the ULTV to suit diverse mission needs– from logistical support to electronic warfare– enhances our capabilities in previously unimagined ways.”
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Comments from Nick Francis, Vice President, Polaris Government and Defense:
“We are honored to play a part in the U.S. Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 modernization and their fielding of our Polaris MRZR Alpha, the new Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV). Innovation is a constant at Polaris and we leverage our company’s broader expertise to benefit our military customers, as we did with the development of the MRZR Alpha – the most capable MRZR to date. Our expertise in off-road vehicle development, engineering and manufacturing provides exceptional value and capability to our military customers and allows us to produce highly modular vehicles that can meet the demanding mobility and reliability requirements of expeditionary forces like the U.S. Marine Corps. The U.S. Marine Corps has always been at the forefront of air-transportable ultra-light tactical mobility and we are privileged to work with them.”
