120 - LAR light armor recon battal. Flashcards
1
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Mission of LAR battalion
A
conduct recon, security, and economy of force operations and, within capabilities, conduct limited offensive or delaying operations that exploit the units mobility and firepower.
2
Q
LAR battalion consists of…
A
H&S company and FOUR LAR Companies
3
Q
LAR’s H&S company consists of …
A
- 1)HQ Bn w/company HQ
- 2)Comms Platoon
- 3)Service Platoon
- 4)Medical Platoon
4
Q
LAR company consists of…
A
1 Company HQ
3 LAR PLATOONS
1 Antitank Section
5
Q
How many different types of LAR vehicles are there?
A
There are six different vehicles
LAV- ….25, AT, C2, L, M, R
6
Q
What does every LAR vehicle have in common to include speed stats and armorments?
A
Ranges: 410 miles
Speeds: (land/water) 62 mph/ 6 mph
Armaments: 7.62 rounds, smoke grenades w/8 ready and 8 stowed
Transportable: by C-130,141,5, and CH-53E.
