M1068 SICPS (Standard Integrated Command Post System)

Tracked Command Post (CP) Vehicle [ 1962 ]

The M1068 SICPS was a Cold War-era U.S. Army Command Post Vehicle born from the ubiquitous M113 Armored Personnel Carrier.

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The M1068 SICPS (Standard Integrated Command Post System) became a further modification of the M577 Tactical Operations Center (TOC) vehicle which, itself, was born from the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier. The M577 included many changes to the base M113 model for the command post role such as a raised hull roof (25.25 inches), expanded communications suite, twin 60-gallon fuel tanks, a portable 28-volt generator, integrated cabin heater, folding table, and a 10-meter antenna mast. There was support for an optional, attachable tent system that could be erected at the rear of the vehicle for an expanded headquarters-type area. The vehicle lacked the commander's seat as well as his cupola.

The M577 was ordered into production even before the Army had received its first pilot vehicle. 270 M577 vehicles were produced by FMC Corporation from December of 1962 into May of 1963. Another 674 vehicles arrived from manufacture spanning November 1963 into 1964. Original gasoline-fueled production models were designated as M577. The switch to a diesel engine created the M577A1 designation during the 1960s. The M577A2 was nothing more than an M577 vehicle built upon the chassis of the new M113A2 APC. Older M577 vehicles were then upgraded to the new A2 standard. The M577A3 included the RISE powerpack with more powerful engine installation and larger, diesel-fueled generator unit.

In time, a new program brought two-thirds of the existing M577A2 fleet to the "M1068" standard to become the Standard Integrated Command Post System (SICPS) carrying the Army Tactical Command and Control System (ATCCS). The model included a 5kW diesel-fueled generator and all-new illuminated tactical tent design. The inclusion of the RISE powerpack to M1068 models produced the M1068A3 designation.

As these vehicles were based on the M113, their running gear and general appearance was similar and, thus, so were performance specifications. The crew typically numbered four. A large powered rectangular door (with smaller, inset hinged door) served the rear quarters of the vehicle. The auxiliary generator was fitted over the front-end of the hull.©MilitaryFactory.com

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Specifications

FMC Corporation - USA
Manufacturer(s)

United States
Operators

1962
Service Year

United States
National Origin

Active
Project Status

4
Crew

700
Units

AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT
Traverse bodies of open water under own power with / without preparation.

SPECIAL PURPOSE
Special purpose design developed to accomplish an equally-special battlefield role or roles.

TRACK-AND-WHEEL
Vehicle utilizes a track-and-wheel arrangement to provide enhanced cross-country travel capability.

NIGHT VISION
Crew has access to night-vision equipment, allowing for low-light or night time operations.

15.7 ft
(4.8 meters)
Length

8.8 ft
(2.68 meters)
Width

8.2 ft
(2.49 meters)
Height

24,934 lb
(11,310 kg)
Weight

12.5 tons
(Light-class)
Tonnage

1 x General Motors 6V53 6-cylinder, 2-cycle, diesel-fueled engine developing 212 horsepower at 2,800rpm while driving a conventional track-and-wheel arrangement.
Drive System

40 mph
(64 kph)
Road Speed

199 miles
(321 km)
Road Range

None.

AMMUNITION
None.

M1068 SICPS - Base production model based on conversions applied to M577A2 fleet.

M1068A3 - RISE powerpack as featured on the M113A3 APC.

M577 - Original TOC vehicle; gasoline-fueled engine; upgraded to A2 standard.

M577 - Diesel-fueled engine

M577A2 - M113A2 APC chassis

M577A3 - RISE powerpack

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