118-AAV

Question 0

How is the amphibian battalion organized?

Answer 0

​H&S company and four assault amphibian companies

Question 1

What is the mission of the assault amphibian battalion?

Answer 1

​To land the surface assault elements of the landing force and ​their equipment in a single lift from assault ​shipping during ​amphibious operations to inland ​objectives and to conduct ​mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent ​operations ashore.

Question 2

What is the concept of employment for amphib battalion?

Answer 2

​assigned to or in support of MAGTF to provide hip-to-​shore lift capability during amphibious assault

Question 3

What is the primary mission of the AAVP7A1?

Answer 3

​Armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing ​vehicle to carry troops from ship to shore and to inland ​objectives

Question 4

What is the cruising range of an AAV?

Answer 4

​Land at 25MPH: 300mi, Water at 2600rmp 7hrs

Question 5

What is the cruising speed of an AAV?

Answer 5

​Land: 20-30mph, Water: 6mph

Question 6

What is the maximum speed forward of an AAV?

Answer 6

​Land: 45mph, Water: 8.2mph

Question 7

What is the maximum speed reverse of an AAV?

Answer 7

​Land: 12mph, Water: 4.5mph