New formation
Formation................Name
440.....................ArmBde AT Co 63
Company Org
709 Arm Inf Section
569 Pltgb 903
1059 Arm SP-ARGM Plt
1059 Arm SP-ARGM Plt
1439 Rifle Plt (AT)*
(New unit)
Notes: This formation "replaces" formation 437 ArmBde AT Co 63 in 1/82. I still need to find solid sources on this formation.
The BANTAM ATGM were replaced with the TOW armed Pvrbv 551 in the early 80s.
The Pvrbv 551 was a "re-used" and modified Ikv 102 or Ikv 103 Assault Gun - but heavier and with a weaker engine. The system was slow and had limited mobility. It was not overly popular with the crews but quickly filled a void in the Arm Bde org at a low cost. They were withdrawn from service in the early 2000s.
Unit changed
Unit................Name
440...................Pvrb 551
Change: End date changed from 12/120 to 12/101.