U.S. M577 Command Post Carrier

The American M577 command-post carrier was developed from the M113 armored personnel carrier. A raised rear compartment provided working space for headquarters personnel, radios, maps, and communications equipment. External arrangements could support an expanded command workspace when the vehicle halted. The M577 served from the Cold War onward and evolved through several versions alongside the wider M113 family. Its purpose was battlefield coordination rather than transporting a standard rifle squad or acting as a frontline fighting vehicle. The raised rear compartment created standing workspace for staff officers, maps, communications equipment, and planning. A tent extension could enlarge the working area when stationary. The carrier’s value lay in keeping headquarters close to mechanized formations while providing more protection and cross-country mobility than an ordinary command truck.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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