118 Assault Amphibian Battalion Fundamentals Flashcards
118.1 Discuss the mission and organization of the Assault Amphibian Battalion.
Mission:
The mission of the Assault Amphibian Battalion is 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 shore.
“Land surface assault in single lift.”
118.1 Discuss the mission and organization of the Assault Amphibian Battalion.
Primarily Employed to:
Primarily employed to mechanized the surface elements of a regimental landing team.
However, AABN elements may be employed in a CSS role forward of the forward edge of the battle area or in the beach support area.
118.2 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Personnel Model 7A1 (AAVP7A1):
Primary Mission:
The AAVP7A1 is an armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle.
-Carries troops in water operations from ship to shore
118.2 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Personnel Model 7A1 (AAVP7A1):
Cruising ranges (land/water):
Land: ~25 MPH: 300 Miles
Water: at 2600 RPM: 7 hours
118.2 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Personnel Model 7A1 (AAVP7A1):
Cruising speeds (land/water):
Land: 20 to 30 MPH
Water: 6 MPH
118.2 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Personnel Model 7A1 (AAVP7A1):
Maximum Speed Forward:
Land: 4 MPH
Water: 8.2 MPH
118.2 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Personnel Model 7A1 (AAVP7A1):
Maximum Speed Reverse
Land: 12 MPH
Water: 4.5 MPH
118.2 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Personnel Model 7A1 (AAVP7A1):
Crew:
Crew of 3
118.2 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Personnel Model 7A1 (AAVP7A1):
Armaments:
- HBM2 Caliber .50 Machine Gun
- MK 19 MOD3 40mm Machine Gun
118.2 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Personnel Model 7A1 (AAVP7A1):
Troop Capacity:
21 Combat equipped troop @ 285 pounds
118.3 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Command Model 7A1 (AAVC7941):
Primary Mission:
The AAVC7A1 is an assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle. This vehicle gives you a mobile task force communication center in water operations from ship to shore and to inland objectives after ashore.
“Mobile task force communication center.”
118.3 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Command Model 7A1 (AAVC7941):
Communication Center:
System consists of 5 radio operator stations, 3 staff stations, 2 master stations (10 RO).
118.3 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Command Model 7A1 (AAVC7941):
Cruising ranges (land/water):
Land: 25 MPH: 300 miles
Water: 2600 RPM: 7 hours
118.3 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Command Model 7A1 (AAVC7941):
Cruising speeds (land/water):
Land: 20 - 30 MPH
Water: 6 PMH
118.3 Discuss the following for the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Command Model 7A1 (AAVC7941):
Maximum Speed Forward:
Land: 45 MPH
Water: 8.2 MPH