117 Tank Battalion Flashcards
what is the 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 marine division
what is the 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 marine division
what is the basic tactical unit with which the battalion accomplishes its mission
Tank Companies
What does the Tank battalion consist of
an H&S company, one anti-tank platoon, and four tank companies
what must the tank battalion take advantage of
speed, mobility, and firepower of organization
what is the cruising distance of the M1A1
273 to 298 miles @ 25mph
max speed of the M1A1
42mph (governed)
what are the secondary weapons of the M1A1
-.50 Cal M48 Stabilized machine gun -7.62 M240 machine gun -M250 grandae launcher
what is the basic tactical unit with which the battalion accomplishes its mission
Tank Companies
How is the tank battalion best employed
as a maneuver force without detaching units
what is the primary mission of the TOW missile system
to engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles, primarily tanks
The crew of the M1A1
4 man crew -Driver -Loader -Gunner -Tank Commander
what is the main weapon of the M1A1
120mm M256A1 main gun
what type of weather conditions does the TOW weapon system operate in
all-weather conditions to include dirty battlefields
what are warheads can the M1A1 deliver
-Kinetic Energy (SABOT) -Chemical Energy (Heat) -anti-personnel rounds (APERS)
what is the M1A1 an improvement of
M1 Main Battle tank
what are the characteristics of the M1A1
- 120MM smoothbore main gun
- NBC overpressure protection system
- improved armor package
- deep water fording kit
- position location reporting system
- digital electronic control unit
ranges of how many meters were successful during desert storm
4000 meters
the M1A1 is capable to serve with who
U.S ships, crafts, and Maritime preposition ships
what is the characteristic of the M88A2
additional 70 tons of weight
upgraded suspension
power-assisted breaks
improved hydraulic system
auxiliary power unit
how is the M88A2 transported and according to who
-highway -rail -air via (MTMCTEA)
what is the maximum effective range of the TOW Missle weapon system
2.33 miles
what does TOW stand for
Tube launched, Optically Tracked, Wire guided, (TOW) missile weapon system
what year was the TOW weapon system fielded
1970
