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The tank battalion is best employed as a maneuver element without detaching units as long as employment
Take advantage of the speed, mobility, and firepower of the organization
M1A1 Maximum and cross country speed
Maximum-42 miles
Cross country-30 miles
M1A1 crew
A 4 man crew composed of a driver, loader, gunner, and tank commander
M1A1 main and secondary weapons
Main- 120mm M256 main gun
Secondary- .50 caliber M2 machine guns
7.62mm M240 machine guns
What does the TOW missile stand for
Tube Launched, Optically Tracked, and Wire Guided
The roadway width of the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (M60A1 AVLB)
12 feet, 6 inches
The AVLB bridge emplacement can be accomplished in how many minutes and retrieval can be accomplished in how many minutes under armor
2-5 minutes
10 minutes