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Old 07-13-2010, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b View Post
In military parlance, it's debatable -- it would probably be termed a light combat vehicle or fire support vehicle, but the term "tank destroyer" may also be applicable.
It's main function is support by lethal, direct fire to the Infantry in the Rifle Company. It's a fighting vehicle, similar to the Bradley.

It's not an indirect platform. It's not a tank killer.
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