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An M551 Sheridan tank, modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle, rolls through the desert during Operation SPEARHEAD. The modification enhances the 177th Armored Brigade's role as an opposing force during exercises at the National Training Center

M-551 Sheridan light tanks modified to resemble Soviet BMP-1 mechanized infantry combat vehicles move through the desert during an exercise at the National Training Center. The tanks are operated by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

M551 Sheridan tanks modified to look like Soviet BMP1 mechanized combat infantry vehicles maneuver in the desert during an exercise at the National Training Center. The tanks are used by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

M551 Sheridan tanks modified to look like Soviet BMP1 mechanized combat infantry vehicles maneuver in the desert during an exercise at the National Training Center. The tanks are used by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

An M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle participates in an exercise at the National Training Center. The tank is operated by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

The crew of an M551 Sheridan tank modified to look like Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle waits for the battle to begin. The tank is being used by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as opposing forces during field exercises at the National Training Center

Two M551 Sheridan light tanks modified to resemble Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicles participates in an exercise at the National Training Center. The tanks are operated by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

An M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle moves along a dirt road during a training exercise at the National Training Center. The tank is used by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

An M551 Sheridan light tank modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle moves through the desert at high speed during an exercise at the National Training Center. The tank is operated by the 177th Armored Brigade in their role as an opposing force

An M551 Sheridan tank, modified to resemble a Soviet BMP1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle, rolls through the desert during Operation SPEARHEAD. The modification enhances the 177th Armored Brigade's role as an opposing force during exercises at the National Training Center

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Subject Operation/Series: SPEARHEAD

Base: Fort Irwin

State: California (CA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Brian Jagielo

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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04/09/1987
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