120 Light Armored Reconnaissance

Question 1

Mission of LAR Bn?

Answer 1

To conduct reconnaissance, security, and economy of force operations, and within capabilities, conduct limited offensive or delaying operations that exploit the unit’s mobility and firepower.

Question 2

LAR Bn consists of:

Answer 2

An H&S Co and 4 LAR Companies.

Question 3

What is the range of a LAV?

Answer 3

410 miles

Question 4

What is the max speed on land of a LAV?

Answer 4

62 mph

Question 5

What is the max speed on water of a LAV?

Answer 5

6 mph

Question 6

What is the crew/troop capacity of a LAV?

Answer 6

Driver, gunner, commander, and 6 troops.

Question 7

What armament is common to every LAV?

Answer 7

7.62 machine gun

Question 8

Features of LAVs?

Answer 8

All terrain, all weather vehicle with night capabilities.

Question 9

How many smoke grenades does every LAV carry?

Answer 9

8 ready rounds / 8 stowed.

Question 10

How long does it take a LAV to be fully amphibious?

Answer 10

Within 3 minutes.

Question 11

Primary function of a LAV-25?

Answer 11

To provide strategic mobility to reach and engage the threat.

Question 12

Armaments of a LAV-25?

Answer 12

M242 25mm chain gun (210 rounds ready, 420 stowed), and a M240 7.62 machine gun mounted coaxial to the main gun. (400 ready /1200 stowed)

Question 13

Primary function of a LAV-C2 Command and Control?

Answer 13

A mobile command station.

Question 14

Armaments of a LAV-C2?

Answer 14

M240E1 7.62mm machine gun

Question 15

Primary function of a LAV-AT Anti-tank?

Answer 15

To provide highly mobile, protected anti-armor fire support to light infantry and recon forces.

Question 16

Armaments of LAV-AT?

Answer 16

Tow II ATGM 2 ready / 4 stowed and M240E1 7.62mm machine gun.

Question 17

Primary function of a LAV-L Logistics?

Answer 17

Provides ammunition, rations, and POL (petroleum, oil, lubricant) supplies required to sustain first line armored vehicles.

Question 18

Armaments of a LAV-L?

Answer 18

M240E1 7.62mm machine gun.

Question 19

Primary funciton of a LAV-M Mortar?

Answer 19

To provide indirect fire support to light infantry and recon forces.

Question 20

Armaments of a LAV-M?

Answer 20

M252 81mm mortar (5 ready / 94 stowed), and M240E1 7.62mm machine gun.

Question 21

Primary function of a LAV-R Recovery?

Answer 21

Tactical mobility to reach and recover or support disabled vehicles.

Question 22

Armaments of a LAV-R?

Answer 22

M240E1 7.62mm machine gun.

Question 23

What aircraft is an LAV transportable by?

Answer 23

C-130, C-141, C-5, and CH-53E.