Purpose of Equipment

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Vehicle Models (Cont)

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c. Purpose of Equipment. The M977 series vehicles are a family of 8 x 8 vehicles for tactical use.

The purposes of the vehicles are as follows:

(1) The M977 cargo vehicle is used for ammunition and other resupply missions.

(2) The M978 tanker vehicle is used to refuel wheel and track vehicles and for other fuel

resupply missions.

(3) The M983 tractor vehicle is used to transport Patriot missiles.

(4) The M984 and M984A1 wrecker-recovery vehicles are the prime recovery vehicles of the

M977 series.

(5) The M985 cargo vehicle is used to resupply the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).

(6) The M985E1 cargo vehicle is used to resupply the Patriot Missile System.

M977 Cargo Vehicle.

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