How does infantry keep up with tanks during combat?

Question

I understand infantry is mechanized and only travels on foot when in actual combat. However tanks travel faster than people can walk and run. How do tanks and infantry support each other without tanks being vulnerable by moving slow, given that tanks are also vulnerable without infantry support?

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Answer 1

Tanks generally don’t move with the infantry in combat. Mechanized infantry will be at the front supported by their IFVs while the MBTs provide fire support from a distance.