Assault Amphibian Battalion Fundamentals Flashcards
What is the mission of assault amphibian battalion?
To land surface assault elements of landing force and equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during in amphibious operations to Inland objectives and conduct mechanized operations/Related combat support in subsequent operations ashore
How is assault amphibian battalion organized?
4 assault amphibian companies
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What is the mission and features of a assault amphibian vehicle personnel model 7A1?
Carries troops in water operations from ship to shore through rough water and surf zone. Carrie’s troops to inland objectives
Cruising ranges: land 25 mph, 300 miles
Water 2600 RPM, 7 hours
Cruising speeds: land 20 to 30 mph
Water 6 mph
Max speed forward: land 45 mph
Water 8.2 mph
Max speed reverse: land 12 mph
Water 4.5 mph
Crew: 3
Armaments: HBM2 50 Cal machine gun
MK19 MOD3 40mm machine gun
Troop capacity: 21 combat equipped @ 285lbs
What is the primary mission and features of assault amphibian vehicle command model 7A1?
Mobile task force communication center in water operations from ship to shore and inland objectives after ashore
Comm center: 5 radio operator stations, 3 staff stations, 2 master stations, contains equipment to provide extern all secure radio transmissions between other vehicle radios
Cruising ranges: land 25 mph, 300 miles
Water 2600 RPM, 7 hours
Cruising speed’s: land 20 to 30 mph
Water 6 mph
Max speed forward: land 45 mph
Water 8.2 mph
Max speed reverse: land 12 mph
Water 4.5 mph
Crew: 3
Armaments: 7.62mm machine gun
What is the primary mission and features of assault amphibian vehicle recovery model 7A1?
To recover similar or smaller size vehicles. Carries basic maintenance equipment to provide field support
Cruising ranges: land 25 mph, 300 miles
Water 2600 RPM, 7 hours
Cruising speed: land 20 to 30 mph
Water 6 mph
Max speed forward: land 45 mph
Water 8.2 mph
Max Speed reverse: land 12 mph
Water 4.5 mph
Crew: 5
Armaments: M60D machine gun
