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Originally, back at the turn of the 20th century, when automobiles were available in the US Military (like about 1914), any units with "automobiles" (cars) were considered mechanized. When WWII approached in the 1930's, armies thru-out the world which had any type of "automobile", whether armored, wheeled, or tracked, was referred to as "mechanized" or "motorized."
Then came the Vietnam War; and the US Army actually fielded "Mechanized Infantry" brigades (one, the 1st Bde), and about ten mech inf battalions in Vietnam. This was in addition to Armored Cavalry and Armor squadrons and battalions already in country.
1. Armored Cavalry Squadrons in Vietnam were armed with M551 Sheridan tanks and M113 APC/ACAVs (Armored Personnel Carrier/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle). Mission: Reconnaissance/Security
2. Armor Battalions in Vietnam were armed with M48A3 Patton 90mm gun medium tanks. Mission: To close with the enemy by firepower, maneuver, and shook action; as well as to provide security as needed.
3. Mechanized Infantry battalions in Vietnam were equipped with the M113 APC/ACAV. Mission: Close with the enemy by fire and maneuver and destroy him. However; the mech inf evolved in Vietnam with the advent of the M113 ACAV, now the grunt also fought mounted...on his "aluminum horse" (the M113 is all aluminum). With the addition of gun shields to the one .50 & two M60 machineguns, mechanized infantrymen often rode mounted and fired their wpns from the tracks (slang for tracked armored vehicles). Today's Bradley Fighting Vehicle is the successor to the Vietnam era ACAVs.
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