In the Navy (Marine Corps.) RDT&E Line 182 0206624M Marine Corps. Combat Services Support Account. Purpose of the High Performance Capabilities for Military Vehicles Project: Launch a project that is a catalyst to link the military to motorsports best practices, engineering expertise, relevant equipment, and testing technologies. Due to wartime operational requirements and an aging defense vehicle fleet, the military is devoting significant funding toward its vehicle fleet via recapitalization and modernization activities. These activities will increase in scope and subsequent funding levels in the near-term future. As the military prepares to meet this challenge it will require substantial training and access to expertise in the wheeled vehicle industry. Numerous motorsports companies have proven their ability to generate new solutions to an array of defense vehicle challenges in on-budget and timely manner. A dedicated project that is focused on linking the military to the motorsports industry would be an important resource for tailored military training and awareness to motorsports technology, equipment, and expertise. The Institute for Defense and Business (currently located in Chapel Hill, but has extensive experience working in Charlotte) manages two U.S. Army Materiel Command executive development programs that are utilized by military and civilian personnel throughout the Department of Defense. The focus of these programs is in maintenance depot, arsenal, and logistics management. No other programs like this exist throughout the Department of Defense. The Institute for Defense and Business is postured to build upon its current expertise and value to the military and manage a project to link the military to the motorsports industry. Due to the Institute's existing personnel expertise and a concentrated motorsports cluster in the Charlotte region, this project would require limited funding to achieve maximum taxpayer value.