The crew of 4 consisted of vehicle commander, gunner, loader and driver. While the driver was seated in the front left side of the vehicle next to the engine, the rest of the crew was placed in the crew compartment around the main gun in the rear. Access to the vehicle was provided by a door in the rear of the vehicle. This additionally increased crew survivability, as in the case of an emergency evacuation the crew could exit the vehicle without exposing themselves to enemy fire as much as an evacuation through the roof hatches would require.