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- M577- This variant is used
as a command vehicle, generally as a tacical operations center (TOC). The
passenger compartment is raised to 74.75 in (189.9 cm). The compartment has a commander's hatch with no weapons
mount or vision blocks. A tent is carried on the top rear and attaches directly to the rear of the track to provide greater
work space. Multiple M577s can be connected via the tents forming a larger operations center. An additional fuel tank is mounted
in the right rear of the compartment. Long-range communications is expedited by the use of a hand-cranked extendible antenna
system. A 4.2 kW auxiliary power unit (APU) is mounted on the right front
of the vehicle to provide 24 volt power. The APU can be dismounted using a davit (crane) carried on board and sandbagged
for noise suppression. A single APU can provide power for two M577s. The compartment includes features such as map boards,
folding tables, radio, computer terminals and other command and control equipment.
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