117 Flashcards
How many tanks?
58 M1A1
Mission of the tank Battalion?
To close with and destroy the enemy by using armor protected firepower, shock effect, and maneuver and to provide anti mechanized fire in support of the MARDIV.
Tank battalion consists of….
H&s co, anti- tank plt and 4 tank co.
How man TOWs are in the TB
26
How many tank recorder vehicles
5 M88A1
The TB is best employed as…
A maneuver force
Employment of the TB must take advantage of…
Speed mobility and firepower or the organization.
Primary function of M1A1
Main battle tank supports all MAGTF organization.
Cruising range of M1A1
289/279 w/wout NBC
Speed of M1A1
42 mph governed max, 30 mph cross country
Crew of M1A1
Driver,loader,gunner, tank commander
Rounds of M1A1
Kinetic(sabot) and chemical (heat)
Main weapon system of M1A1
120 mm M256
Secondary weapon M1A1
M2 50 cal and M240 7.62
Improvements to M1A1
120 mm smooth bore main gun. NBC over pressure system, deep water fortification kit. PLRS, DECU enhanced ship tied owns and battlefield override.