[schnickelfritz]

I have a copy of a Challenge Magazine that has an article on US 2.5 and 5 ton gun trucks, specifically listing the 5th ID as an example. I would assume that even in a (pre-summer T2K offensive) well equipped US Mechanized Infantry Division would have at least half of its infantry truck-borne.

Being that gun trucks in the APC role are limited in firepower to pintle/ring mounted MG's and Grenade Launchers, I think the most sensible thing to do would be to use the trucks (armored or not) to flesh out M2 or M113 Battalions, with the M2's in this case, providing the cannon and ATGM fire support that the trucks cannot.

Ironically, there is a M35A2 2.5ton local to me that has been restored and converted to represent a Vietnam era Gun truck. I see it sitting outside a lot, and plan on stopping to talk to the guy when spring comes.

I'll probably end up deleting the bulk of the M901 strength, using what remains to provide additional backup to the more truck-borne companies, especially those of 2-256 and 3-256 Infantry.

Thanks!
Dave