At the time I was a "heavy Cavalry Scout." The M113A3 was the deal. Later we went light with HUMVEE's. Tow Missiles and GPMG's.
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Strange enough, I never even felt it. The driver came hard against a rock with the final drive and that caused it to break away from it's securing strap and slam me. Until I saw the blood drops falling, I didn't know. Another time in anti tank platoon, I had the drivers hatch slam me. That one hurt more. Compressed my neck...
Man I would love to have a beer with a couple of you guys and just sit and listen.