page_title: M981 FISTV
hierarchical_section_title: M981 FISTV
caption_attribution_description: English: M981 FIST-V rear Texas Military Forces Museum
context_page_description: The M981 FISTV is a United States Army armored vehicle designed to house an artillery observer team in mechanized units. It was based on the M901 Improved TOW Vehicle - itself based on the ubiquitous M113 Armored Personnel Carrier chassis - and outwardly closely resembles it, so as to make it less conspicuous on the battlefield.
context_section_description: The M981 FISTV (Fire Support Team Vehicle) is a United States Army armored vehicle designed to house an artillery observer team in mechanized units. It was based on the M901 Improved TOW Vehicle (ITV) - itself based on the ubiquitous M113 Armored Personnel Carrier chassis - and outwardly closely resembles it, so as to make it less conspicuous on the battlefield.
caption: M981 FIST-V (rear)
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