CHARLESTON, SC -- The Marine Corps will kickoff developmental testing of its upgraded legacy amphibious vehicles two months early because contractor Science Applications International Corp delivered the vehicles to the service ahead of time. John Garner, advanced amphibious assault program manager, told reporters here Jan. 28 that beginning testing in March instead of May will allow the service to reduce risk in its testing schedule. The first upgraded Assault Amphibious Vehicle prototype will be delivered to Marine Corps Base Quantico,...
