Defense News is reporting that the US Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning GA is seeking approval for a plan to purchase and field 300 light vehicles for 18th Airborne Corps global response force.  The article states that a vendor could be selected and vehicles fielded as early as 2016.  The suggested requirements include a “ultralight combat vehicle (ULCV)” which would be required to carry an infantry squad, weigh 4,500 lbs and be able to be transported by sling load on a UH-60 Blackhawk and also be air-droppable by a C-130 Hercules.  The other suggested vehicle is a “light reconnaissance vehicle (LRV)” which would carry six scouts with gear, provide protection from artillery shrapnel and carry a medium caliber weapon.  This vehicle would be transportable by a CH-47 Chinook.