M577A2

The M577A2 is a command post vehicle variant of the M113 armored personnel carrier, featuring a raised rear hull for increased interior volume. It serves as a mobile tactical operations center, providing space for command and control equipment and personnel.

Developed to provide mechanized commanders with a mobile, protected headquarters, the base M577 entered service in 1962, with the upgraded M577A2 configuration introduced in 1979 to incorporate improved engine cooling and suspension systems. The platform saw extensive combat deployment during the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the 2003 invasion of Iraq, where it coordinated complex armored maneuvers under fire. Although the United States military has largely phased out the M577A2 in favor of the M1068 and modern Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) variants, it remains a vital command asset for numerous international allies.