Salient Characteristics.pdf

This document is a Salient Characteristics specification for an Autonomous Sustainment Platform sought by 1CD (1st Cavalry Division). The requirement is for a fully autonomous vehicle capable of resupply and casualty transport in complex terrain with minimal manpower needs. The platform must have a payload of at least 200 lbs, minimum 30km range, top speed of 15 kph, and full autonomous navigation capabilities. Recovery options include stowage on an Air Force pallet, transport in JLTV/HMMWV bed, or towable behind convoy vehicles at 40 kph. The vehicle will be used to move small, packaged loads for emergency resupply in brigade and company training environments, with the ability to return to its starting point after completing a mission.