M3 Bradley cavalry fighting vehicle

The M3 Bradley cavalry fighting vehicle (CFV) is the reconnaissance variant of the M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). It is used not only in infantry support missions, but also independently for screening the main body and reconnaissance. It is capable of amphibious operations.

The M3 vehicle is deployed with U.S. Army mechanized infantry battalions in the scout platoon and with armored cavalry battalions. The Bradley reflects the worldwide move away from a troop "battle...