March 7 – JHSV Comments Due

DoD is considering stationing up to 3 Joint High Speed Vehicles (JHSV) on Guam.  JHSV stationing detachments consist of a 31-member crew and can accommodate up to 350 additional Soldiers. The vessel can reach speeds of 35-45 knots and has an equipment carrying capacity of approximately 700 short tons.   It has a shallow draft for enhanced port access for enhanced port access. The JHSV includes a weapons mount for crew-served weapons, a flight deck for helicopter operations, and an off-load ramp that allows vehicles to drive off the ship quicklyDoD.

Comments may be sent to the Public Affairs Office, U.S. Army Environmental Command, 5179 Hoadley Rd, Attn: IMAE-PA, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5401; (410) 436-2556; fax (410) 436-1693.

Or e-mail: APGR-USAECNEPA@conus.army.mil

Any comments must be submitted by March 7, 2010.

More information on DoD’s proposal can be found here.