it will be a self-deemployer, it will be able to carry our marines ship to shore. it will have an ability to defend itself and deliver the marines ashore safely, on time at the right place at the right time. >> some argue that the new vehicle will only be 30% better, for example, a 10 knot speed as sort of a 7 knot speed of the existing amphibious tractor at five times the cost. others argue they should invest and buy the best combat vehicle they can buy. why is that a bad approach? >> we believe the vehicle itself has to be self-deploy al. has to be able to leave the ship at the initial waves of going ashore and has to move quickly on the beach head and continue operations ashore. again, the study of alternatives tell us the best way to do that is with a self- deemployer. that's the way we're looking. >> the expedition finding vehicle had a very powerful gun on it that marines were looking forward to getting t. are you going to have a powerful gun on this new vehicle as well? >> we'll have the most capability that we can reasonably afford. we want to be able to en