118 Assault Amphibian Battalion Flashcards
What is the mission of the assault amphibian battalion?
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.
How is the amphibian battalion organized?
H&S company and four assault amphibian companies
What is the concept of employment for amphib battalion?
assigned to or in support of MAGTF to provide ship-to-shore lift capability during amphibious assault
What is the primary mission of the AAVP7A1?
Armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle to carry troops from ship to shore and to inland objectives
What is the cruising range of an AAV?
Land at 25MPH: 300mi, Water at 2600rpm 7hrs
What is the cruising speed of an AAV?
Land: 20-30mph, Water: 6mph
What is the maximum speed forward of an AAV?
Land: 45mph
Water: 8.2mph
What is the maximum speed reverse of an AAV?
Land: 12mph, Water: 4.5mph
What are the armaments on the AAVP7A1
.50 cal, MK 19 MOD3 40mm Machine gun
What is the troop capacity on the AAVP7A1?
21 combat-equipped troops @ 285lbs
How many crew members on an AAVP7A1 & AAVC7A1?
3
What is the primary mission AAVC7A1?
Provide a mobile task force communication center from ship to shore and to objectives once ashore
What does the comm center consist of?
5 radio operator stations, 3 staff stations, 2 master stations
What armament is equipped with the AAVC7A1?
7.62 Machine gun
What is the primary mission of the AAVR7A1?
Designed to recover similar or smaller-sized vehicles. Provides field support maintenance
