117 GCE Tank Battalion Fundamentals

Question 1

Secondary Weapon M1A1

Answer 1

.50 caliber M2 machine gun and 7.62 M240 machine gun

Question 2

The Tank BN is best employed…

Answer 2

As a maneuver element without detaching units.

Question 3

What are the two types of Warheads used for M1A1?

Answer 3

Kinetic energy (sabot) and Chemical energy (heat)

Question 4

What class is the bridge for M60A1?

Answer 4

Class 60

Question 5

M1A1 is an improved version of what?

Answer 5

M1 Main Battle Tank (MBT)

Question 6

What is the primary mission for the TOW?

Answer 6

To engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles, primarily tanks.

Question 7

How much extra weight does the M88A1E1?

Answer 7

approx. 70 tons

Question 8

What is the M88A1E1?

Answer 8

Hercules Recovery Vehicle

Question 9

Cruising Range for M1A1

Answer 9

289 w/o NBC system

279 with NBC system

Question 10

Crew for M1A1

Answer 10

4- Driver, Loader, Gunner and Tank Commander

Question 11

What is the type and length of the bridge for M60A1?

Answer 11

60-foot scissors-type bridge

Question 12

What is the storage life of the TOW?

Answer 12

20 year maintance free

Question 13

What is the secondary mission for the TOW?

Answer 13

To destroy other point targets such as non-armored vehicles, crew-served weapons and launchers.

Question 14

What is the roadway width of the AVLB?

Answer 14

12 feet 6 inches

Question 15

How long does is take to retrieve the bridge?

Answer 15

10 minutes under armor

Question 16

When was TOW weapon system fielded?

Answer 16

1970

Question 17

Bridge emplacement can be placed in how long?

Answer 17

2 to 5 minutes

Question 18

What is the mission of the Tank BN

Answer 18

Is to close with and destroy the enemy by using armor-protected firepower, shock effect and maneuver and to provide anti-tank mechanized fire.

Question 19

Main Weapon of M1A1

Answer 19

120mm M256 main gun

Question 20

Maximum effective range of TOW missile weapons system

Answer 20

2.33 miles

Question 21

What is most recent upgrade for the TOW?

Answer 21

TOW 2 launcher

Question 22

TOW2 system is composed of what?

Answer 22

Reusable launcher, a missile guidance set and sight system

Question 23

What are the improvements from M1 to M1A1?

Answer 23

Improved Armor
120mm smoothbore gun
NBC Overpressure System
Deep Water Fording Kit (DWFK)
Position Location Reporting Systems (PLRS)
Ship Tie Downs
Digital Electronic Control Unit

Question 24

What are the three major sections?

Answer 24

Launcher, Hull and the Bridge

Question 25

What are the improvements to the M88A1E1?

Answer 25

Upgraded power pack (engine and transmission), higher winch and hoist capacities, increased tow/breaking performance, and increased armor protection, upgraded suspension, power-assisted brakes, improved hydraulic system.

Question 26

What is the M60A1?

Answer 26

Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (M60A1 AVLB)

Question 27

Speed for M1A1

Answer 27

MAXIMUM-42 miles per hour (governed)

CROSS COUNTRY- 30 miles per hour

Question 28

What does TOW stand for?

Answer 28

Tube Launched, Optically Tracked, Wire Guided