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Stryker ICV with slat armor. [1]
Stryker
General characteristics
Crew	2+9
Length	6.95 m (22.92 ft)
Width	2.72 m (8.97 ft)
Height	2.64 m (8.72 ft)
Weight	ICV: 16.47 t (18.12 sh tn) MGS: 18.77 t (20.65 sh tn)
Armour and armament
Armour	14.5 mm[1]
Main armament	M2 .50 caliber gun or MK19 40 mm grenade launcher mounted in a PROTECTOR M151 Remote Weapon Station (RWS) (ICV)
Secondary armament	.50-cal M2 MG and M240 7.62mm MG (MGS)
Mobility
Power plant	diesel 260 kW (350 hp)
Suspension	8×8 wheeled
Road speed	100 km/h (62 mph)
Power/weight	ICV: 15.8 kW/t (19.3 hp/sh tn)
Range	500 km (300 mi)

The Medical Evacuation Vehicle (MEV) is the Battalion Aid Station for brigade units, providing treatment for serious injury and advanced trauma cases

The integration of medical evacuation support into the SBCT, as an integrated part of the internetted combat forward formation, enhances the organic medic who rides with and accompanies the infantry soldier during dismounted operations. The Medical Evacuation Vehicle based evacuation assets are able to move forward covered by integrated overwatching fires which provide protection for the patient and medical team.

This capability keeps the other platforms of the formation free to sustain the integrated support of the assault. The evacuation will include emergency care enroute enhanced by the medic and by a protected environment with adequate lighting and accessible medical equipment.

The organic treatment capability of the infantry and RSTA battalions is augmented when conditions require reinforcement by Brigade Support Battalion medical assets, generally in HMMWV platforms with survivability enhanced through internetted situational awareness. Expanded care and further evacuation depends upon the enhanced diagnostic, patient holding, and reachback capability resident in the brigade support medical company (BSMC) linked to Army/Joint/Theater or sustaining base medical support. Evacuation support to combined arms combat formations is reinforced by HMMWV ambulances from the BSMC. These assets evacuate casualties from the combat formation area to the next level of care.

The medical force package is, through the IBCT Surgeon, integrated into the brigade operational plans. It is organized to provide essential force health protection. This capability maximizes the soldier’s functional return and supports the Army’s commitment to the safety and survivability of the soldier.

The Medical Evacuation Vehicle will be the primary ambulance platform.

The Medical Evacuation Vehicle will be based on the ICV variant. The Medical Evacuation Vehicle is based on the ICV due to the close parallels of operational requirements between the two vehicles. The Medical Evacuation is an organic vehicle to the ICV maneuver formation and helps maximize commonality of the platform while simultaneously reducing the maintenance footprint and variety of logistics support.

The Medical Evacuation Vehicle must have an accessible attendant’s seat that will allow the attendant to change position and visually monitor all patients while the vehicle is in motion. It is necessary for medical personnel to be seated while the vehicle is in motion to prevent injury, however medical personnel must be able to monitor the patient’s condition while the vehicle is in motion.

Have Geneva Convention markings that can be removed or masked without altering any camouflage pattern. It is imperative that the Medical Evacuation have the ability to identify itself as a medical asset under all conditions and to all participants involved in a conflict. This will decrease the instances of fratricide and improve battlefield command and control. It is equally important that the markings have the capability to be easily masked/removed at the discretion of the IBCT Commander.

Must provide easy access for ambulatory and litter patient loading and unloading using Army standard four-man carry/loading techniques. Have a hydraulically operated ramp to provide access to interior. Ease of access is imperative for the ability to quickly and safely load litter patients into the litter berths. This reduces risk of exposure to hostile activity or inclement weather.