ISVs begin operator training
The ISV is based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. (Photo: GM Defense)
Following the delivery of prototype ISV examples to the US Army last year, manufacturer GM Defense has started to hand over ISV units for operational testing.
The first set of new Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs) is being delivered to the US Army.
A spokesperson from GM Defense, which is building the ISVs, told Shephard that it had shipped the first six examples – called First Equipped Unit (FUE) vehicles – on 12 May.
These are now with 1st Brigade in the 82nd Airborne Division for Operator New Equipment Training during the week of 17 May.
Steven Herrick, product lead for Ground Mobility Vehicles (PL GMV) at the US Army Program Executive Office for Combat Support & Combat Service Support (PEO CS&CSS), told Shephard that this would train soldiers ‘in anticipation for
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