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The Storm Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle (SRTV) is an all-terrain light military vehicle developed by the United States. It was the winner of the Guardian Angel Air-Deployable Rescue Vehicle (GAARV) competition awarded by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). The competition was named for the pararescuemen and combat rescue officers known as the "Guardian Angel Weapon System." The Storm SRTV is to be used by the United States Air Force Pararescue. == History == In 2004, BC Customs (BCC) designed the SRTV-3 for USAF Guardian Angel Forces and fielded it in 2007. The SRTV was included in the Air National Guard's (ANG) FY09 Weapons Systems Modernization Requirements documents specifically for Guardian Angel use. BCC worked with the ANG on Airdrop and multiple MDS (aircraft type) ITV certifications while awaiting the Air Combat Command (ACC) GAARV Solicitation process.〔("SRTV from BC Customs" ) Soldier Systems, August 1st, 2011.〕 In February 2012, the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) solicited proposals for a Guardian Angel Air Rescue Vehicle (GAARV). The purpose was to acquire an asset for air-deployable, surface rescue platform capable of maneuvering over adverse terrain in order to search for and recover Isolated Personnel (IP) and/or equipment, while also providing the capability of transporting the rescue team and the IP from an area of high threat to a defendable location for recovery by aircraft or self recovery to the final destination.〔("Guardian Angel Air Rescue Vehicle" ) Federal Business Opportunities, 08 February 2012.〕 On September 25, 2012, HDT showed the Storm SRTV for the first time at the Modern Day Marine show. It addressed the requirements of the Air Force National Guard (ANG) Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) units, and Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The SRTV can carry a tactical special team of six, plus three passengers on litters〔("HDT Presents the Storm SRTV for Special Ops" ) Defense Update, September 25, 2012.〕 or four crew members and four patients.〔("Combat rescue vehicle for medical evacuations unveiled" ) Air Force Times, October 2nd, 2013.〕 A team is composed of Combat Rescue Officer (CRO), Pararescue (PJ), and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) careerfields.〔("USAF Selects Storm SRTV as GAARV" ) Soldier Systems, January 19, 2013.〕 On January 17, 2013, the USAF announced the selection of the HDT Storm SRTV as the GAARV.〔 The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) awarded the company's Expeditionary Systems Group the Guardian Angel Air-Deployable Rescue Vehicle (GAARV) contract to produce the HDT Storm Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicles (SRTV).〔("HDT Global Awarded Guardian Angel Air-Deployable Rescue Vehicle (GAARV) Contract For the HDT Storm(TM) SRTV" ) Reuters, February 1st, 2013.〕〔("HDT Global Awarded Guardian Angel Air-Deployable Rescue Vehicle Contract" ) Terra Daily, February 6th, 2013.〕 On August 28, 2013, the first production vehicle was formally unveiled in Geneva, Ohio. The first two vehicles had started safety certification testing.〔 On November 18, 2013, the USAF's 88th Test and Evaluations Squadron (TES) in Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada took delivery of the initial set of the GAARV for operational testing. Tests were scheduled to commence in March 2014 and will validate the vehicle's suitability and effectiveness for the Guardian Angel (GA) weapon system. The 88th TES is focused on maximising HH-60 Pave Hawk, HC-130 Hercules, and the GA weapon systems capability.〔("USAF receives initial Guardian Angel air-droppable rescue vehicles" ) Air Force Technology, November 18th, 2013.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Storm Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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