Wheeled and tracked vehicles each exhibit
advantages that can be optimized
for the 21st century battlefield, provided
the platform’s combat mission, terrain
profile and specific characteristics are
carefully assessed. For combat vehicles,
vice combat support or combat service
support vehicles, Army studies unanimously
conclude that a tracked configuration
is the optimal solution for tactical,
high-mobility roles (off-road usage
greater than 60 percent), gross vehicle
weights in excess of 20 tons, and missions
requiring unrestricted terrain
movement, continuous all-weather operations,
smaller silhouettes/dimensional
envelopes, and greater survivability.