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Display of the M-29 81mm light infantry mortar. Developed in 1952 and was in service through the early 1980s. Cadet in civilian clothes is receiving instruction from Ft. Lewis soldier.
This display of the Battlefield Surveillance Radar System is quite advanced for the period. This system could be deployed on the front lines to monitor battlefield movements.
Cadet viewing display of the standard M-30 4.2 inch mortar. Developed in the early 1950s, this weapon is still in use today.
Display of the standard US Army heavy artillery, M1A1 155mm Howitzer. In use from WWI through the present day, this is the improved version produced in the 1950s. Senior non-commissioned officer in foreground...
This display of a M-51 or later designation (1963) of MGR-3A "Little John" missile is of note, as cutting edge equipment for the US military. This rocket was unguided and capable of nuclear or conventional...
The Honest John missile on display here (M-50) is an unguided, nuclear capable ballistic missile used by the US Army until as late as 1982. This display on Ft. Lewis shows the configuration of the heavy truck...
Officers viewing a M-113 APC (armored personnel carrier) with non-commissioned officer attending.
Cadet in civilian letterman's jacket viewing a Fire Control System M-35 at Ft. Lewis display. This fire control system was state of the art in 1963, used for calculating firing solutions for artillery. The ROTC...
M-60A-1 Patton Tank. A new design, produced from 1960-1987, this vehicle is brand new. The display vehicle has a unit number and shield painted on turret.
Colonel and two other officers inspect M41A1 Walker Bulldog Tank with senior non-commissioned officer at attention with display.