118 GCE Assault Amphibian Battalion Fundamentals Flashcards
Mission of the AABN?
to land surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland objectives.
How is the AABN organized?
1 H&S
4 Assault Amphibian Companies
What is the AABN primary employed to?
Mechanize the surface elements of a regimental landing team.
What is the AAVP7A1 used for?
Personnel
What is the primary mission of the AAVP7A1?
Is an armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle. The vehicle carries troops in water from ship to shore. It can also carry troops to their inland objectives after ashore.
What is the troop capacity for AAVP7A1?
21 Combat Equipped Troops @ 285 pounds
What is the cruising ranges (land and water) for AAVP7A1, AAVC7A1, and AAVR7A1?
Land: 25 MPH for 300 miles
Water: 2600 RPM for 7 Hours
What is the cruising speeds (land and water) for AAVP7A1, AAVC7A1, and AAVR7A1?
Land: 20 to 30 MPH
Water: 6 MPH
What is the maximum speed forward (land and water) for AAVP7A1, AAVC7A1, and AAVR7A1?
Land: 45 MPH
Water: 8.2 MPH
What is the maximum speed reverse (land and water) for AAVP7A1, AAVC7A1, and AAVR7A1?
Land: 12 MPH
Water: 4.5 MPH
What is the crew for AAVP7A1?
3
What are the armaments for AAVP7A1?
.50 Caliber Machine Gun
MK 19 40MM Machine Gun
What is the AAVC7A1 used for?
Command
What is the mission of the AAVC7A1?
Mobile task force communication center in water operations from ship to shore
How many operator stations are there in the AAVC7A1?
5 total
3- Staff
2- Master