The Desert Storm Vehicle term is composed of two words, HUMVEE and TANK. The HUMVEE is a four-wheel drive military vehicle that was first used by the United States Army in the 1980s. It is designed to be highly mobile and versatile, and is used for a variety of purposes, including reconnaissance, troop transport, and combat support. The TANK is a heavily armored fighting vehicle that has been used by militaries around the world since World War I. It is designed to provide protection from enemy fire while allowing its crew to engage in offensive operations. Both the HUMVEE and the TANK were used extensively during the Gulf War, also known as the Desert Storm conflict.