Jeep, Fort Myer, Virginia

View of jeep at Fort Myer, Virginia. Typed on back: "Bantam truck. New quarter-ton 'bantam' truck at Fort Myer, Va. This small, light truck, known officially as the 'Truck, 1/4-ton (4x4),' is a small, low-silhouette, narrow-tread, 4-wheel drive car without armor protection, which is designed to carry three men and their individual weapons. It can also be used as an ammunition carrier. It is not currently contemplated that the vehicle itself will be armed. If this vehicle proves satisfactory under the exhaustive tests now in progress, its place in the Cavalry Team will be to furnish road and cross-country transportation for small rifle units whose normal function would include reconnaissance, security and dismounted combat. Frequently these rifle units will be employed with mechanized cavalry elements, such as Scout Car platoons, to extend the reconnaissance and supplement the fire power of larger units. This newly developed quarter-ton truck has man advantages over motorcycles and motor-tricycles: It can carry three men, where the others are designed for two; it has more cross-country ability and ruggedness than the motorcycles; it is relatively quiet; its light weight permits man-handling; it can be employed to carry either three men or a cargo of weapons; it is easily concealed. With a few exceptions, these small vehicles will replace on a one-for-one basis the motor-tricycles and motorcycles with side cars now in use. (April 21, 1941). OEM Defense photo by Dixon." Stamped on back: "The following credit line is requested: OEM Defense photo." Handwritten on back: "Jeeps."