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M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 1 OF 3
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Vehicle Models (Cont)
1-1. SCOPE (CONT).
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 the Pershing II and Patriot missiles.
(4) The M984 and M984E1 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.
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Figure 1-1. M977 Cargo Vehicle.
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