This "box" comes with the trumpter M1A1with mine roller , no description on the instructions as to what it is . I've never seen one mounted on a m1 and was just wondering what the heck is it and what's it for ? thanks in advance http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RQDUAioT!XZ9hjbzir*ssPWJ5vijfSBmgBZGVLIaG5bS0!lH96prALLJebcuvVOurfYzIbsrpSixTdn1f4Uw7M4rqZi8XFVn6Id3w20twrI/100_0795.JPG?dc=4675428242308672354

Turret:
As far as I know it was used to lay a marking tape/ glo sticks of areas that had been cleard for mines. I do not believe it is in service anymore. I'm sure you'll get a more definitive answer shortly...

It is supposed to be the ill fated CLAMPS mine laying system. I don't know if it ever made it past trials or not, but it was rarely used.

Rob

OK, I just pulled the Concord M1a1/A2 book which has a color plate.
It refers to the equipment as a CLAMS (Cleared-Lane Marking System) box made in Israel. It also states the system is no longer in use

We got them in the 1989-90 time frame in Gemany. Other than that, I haven't seen them installed on an M1 series tank since then. I do not recall having them around during the Gulf War, but that doesn't mean anything. Nate's right, it's called the CLAMS as opposed to CLAMPS.

My bad, I just checked and they are right. I knew it was a something laying system

Rob