117 Tank Battalion

Question 1

What is the mission of a tank battalion?

Answer 1

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 Marine division

Question 2

How many tanks are in a tank battalion?

Answer 2

58 M1A1

Question 3

What does a tank battalion consist of?

Answer 3

H&S company, antitank platoon and 4 tank companies

Question 4

How many TOW weapon systems in a tank battalion?

Answer 4

26

Question 5

How many tank recovery vehicles are in a tank battalion?

Answer 5

5 (M88A1)

Question 6

The tank battalion is best employed as what?

Answer 6

A maneuver force

Question 7

Employment of the tank battalion must take advantage of what?

Answer 7

Speed, mobility and firepower of the organization

Question 8

What is the primary function of the M1A1?

Answer 8

Main battle tank supports all MAGTF organizations

Question 9

What is the cruising range of the M1A1?

Answer 9

289/279 miles (w/out NBC)

Question 10

What is the speed of the M1A1?

Answer 10

42mph governed (max), 30mph (cross country)

Question 11

What does the M1A1 four man crew consist of?

Answer 11

Driver, loader, gunner, tank commander

Question 12

What kind of rounds can the M1A1 deliver?

Answer 12

Kinetic (Sabot) and chemical (heat)

Question 13

What is the main weapon the M1A1?

Answer 13

120mm M256

Question 14

What are the secondary weapons on the M1A1?

Answer 14

.50 caliber M2 and M240 7.62 machine guns

Question 15

What improvements are shown on the M1A1?

Answer 15

120 smoothbore main gun, NBC overpressure protection, improved armor, DWFK, PLRS, DECU (allows fuel savings), enhanced ship tie down and battlefield override

Question 16

What is the mission of the TOW missle system?

Answer 16

Engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles

Question 17

What is the max effective range of the TOW missile?

Answer 17

2.33mi

Question 18

When was the TOW fielded?

Answer 18

1970

Question 19

What kind of conditions can the TOW system operate?

Answer 19

All weather and on dirty battlefield

Question 20

How long is the maintenance-free storage life?

Answer 20

20 years

Question 21

What system improvements were made to the M88AE1 HRV?

Answer 21

Power pack, winch and hoist capacities, tow/breaking performance, additional 70 tons, suspension, power- assisted brakes, hydraulic system, auxiliary power unit

Question 22

The Hercules may be transported worldwide via?

Answer 22

highway, rail, marine, air in accordance with MTMCTEA

Question 23

The M60A1 AVLB (armored vehicle launched bridge) is used for what purpose?

Answer 23

To launch a 60’ scissors-type bridge

Question 24

The AVLB consists of what 3 major sections?

Answer 24

Launcher, hull, bridge

Question 25

An emplaced bridge can hold up to what military load-bearing capacity?

Answer 25

Tracked and wheeled vehicles up to class 60

Question 26

What is the roadway width of the AVLB?

Answer 26

12’6”

Question 27

How fast can bridge emplacement can be accomplished?

Answer 27

2-5 min (retrieved in 10 min under armor)