WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION IN DESERT SHIELD AND DESERT STO~I            139


13. Towed Assault Bridge (TAB). This was an Israeli-built rolling bridge
capable of providing 34 feet of wet or dry gap crossing. It was generally towed
and used by tanks.

14. Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB). The AVLB was a scissor
bridge affixed on top of a M6O tank chassis. The bridge is capable of provid-
ing 42 feet of wet or dry gap crossing.