120 Light Armored Reconnaissance Flashcards
what is the mission of the LAR Battalion
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
the LAR battalion consist of what
An H&S co and 4 LAR Co.
what is the primary function of the LAV-25
to provide strategic mobility to reach and engage the threat, tactical mobility for effective use of firepower to defeat soft and armored targets, battlefield survivability to carry out missions
what is the range of the LAV-25
410 miles
speed of the LAV-25
land - 62mph
water - 6mph
range and speed applies to all LAV variations without what
BPUP armor
The LAV possesses what type of swim capability and can not cross what
limited
the surf line
The LAV can cross bodies of water with currents less than what
8.2 feet per seconds
what is the troop capacity of the LAV-25
Commander
Driver
Gunner
4 troop
the primary weapon of the LAV-25
M242 25mm chain gun
what is the secondary weapon of the LAV-25
7.62 machine gun mounted coaxial to the main gun
what is the supplementary weapon of the LAV-25
M240E1 7.62 machine gun (pintel mounted)
M257 self screenign smoke grande launcher
what are the futures of the LAV-25
all-terrain all weather vehicle with nigh capabilities
which aircraft can transport the LAV-25
CH53E
C-5
C-130
C-141
how long does it take for the LAV-25 to become amphibious
3min
what are the rounds count for the M242 on the LAV-25 when combat loaded
210 ready
420 stowed