Ch. 118 GCE Assault Amphibian Battalion Fundamentals

Question 1

What is the Mission of the Amphibian BN?

Answer 1

-To land the surface assault elements of the landing force w/ equipment from ships to inland operations for combat support on shore.

Question 2

What is the organization of the Amphibian BN?

Answer 2

-H&S company and 4 assault companies

Question 3

What is the concept of employment for the BN?

Answer 3

-Assigned to or support of a MAGTF to support hip to shore lift capability during amphibious assault.

Question 4

What is the cruising ranges for the AAVP7A1, AAVC7A1, and the AAVR7A1?

Answer 4

• 25mph/300 miles (Land)

- 2600 RPM/7 hours (Water)

Question 5

What is the cruising speed for the AAVP7A1 AAVC7A1, and the AAVR7A1?

Answer 5

• 20 to 30 MPH (Land)

- 6 MPH (Water)

Question 6

What is the Max speed forward for the AAVP7A1 AAVC7A1, and the AAVR7A1?

Answer 6

• 45 MPH (Land)

- 8.2 MPH (Water)

Question 7

What is the Max speed reverse for the AAVP7A1 AAVC7A1, and the AAVR7A1?

Answer 7

• 12 MPH (Land)

- 4.5 MPH (Water)

Question 8

What is the Crew size for the AAVP7A1 (Personnel)?

Answer 8

-3

Question 9

What is the armaments for the AAVP7A1(Personnel)?

Answer 9

• HBM2 Caliber .50 machine gun

- MK 19 MOD3 40 MM machine gun

Question 10

What is the Troop capacity for the AAVP7A1(Personnel)?

Answer 10

-21 combat troops @ 285 pounds

Question 11

What is the primary mission of the AAVC7A1(Communications)?

Answer 11

-Task force communication center in water ops from ship to shore and to inland objective after ashore.

Question 12

What is the Crew size for the AAVC7A1(Communications)?

Answer 12

-3

Question 13

What are the armaments for the AAVC7A1(Command)?

Answer 13

-7.62 machine gun

Question 14

What is the primary mission of the AAVP7A1(Personnel)?

Answer 14

• Carries troops in water ops from ship to shore

- Also carries troops to inland objectives after ashore

Question 15

What does the Communication Center in the AAVC7A1 consists of?

Answer 15

• 5 radio operator stations
• 3 staff stations
• 2 master stations
• Provide secure radio transmission between each AAVC7A1 and other vehicles/radios

Question 16

What is the Primary mission for the AAVR7A1(Recovery)?

Answer 16

• To recover smaller or similar size vehicles

- Carries maintenance equipment for vehicles in the field

Question 17

What is the Crew size for the AAVR7A1(Recovery)?

Answer 17

-5

Question 18

What is the Armaments for the AAVR7A1(Recovery)?

Answer 18

-M60D machine gun