They were not.. until the arrival of the Stryker much later. I served in both heavy and light Cav and the TOE's varyed (depending on the unit structure.. regimental versus divisional) from being equipped with M113/114 APC's and M60A1-3/M1-A1 Tanks or M551 Sheridans to M901 ITV/113's and eventually variants with HMMWV's with 50cals and Mk40 grenade launcers etc and TOW's.
During the latter stages of the HTLD (1983-89) test period; a number of systems were examined to include the on shelf use of modified 'dune buggy' type platforms with the reintroduction of motorcycles in the troop.
Later still, I was a T/E unit consultant for the M8 Buford. But it lost it's funding. And Stryker replaced it.
Edited by Centrix Vigilis - 08-Sep-2011 at 18:43
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