Which system is designed to replace the AAV7A1 for ship-to-shore movement?

• A. M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle
• B. Littoral Combat Vehicle (LCAC)
• C. Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)
• D. M1 Abrams Tank

Answer: (C)

The system designed to replace the AAV7A1 for ship-to-shore movement is the Amphibious Combat Vehicle. This vehicle is built to take over the Marines’ sea-to-shore assault role from the aging AAV7A1, delivering Marines from ships onto beaches with far better protection, survivability, and on-land mobility, while still retaining amphibious capability to transition from water to land smoothly. It also carries a larger payload and integrates modern sensors and communications to operate in contested littorals, which is essential for current expeditionary goals. The other options don’t fit that replacement role: the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle and M1 Abrams Tank are not amphibious and are designed for different branches or purposes; the Littoral Combat Vehicle is a Navy surface ship asset used for different mission sets and does not replace a dismounted landing capability.