ch 188 Tank Battalion Fundamentals Flashcards
What are the two (2) missions of the tank battalion?
to close with and destroy the enemy by using armor-protected firepower, shock effect, and maneuver
and to provide anti-mechanized fire in support of the Marine division
What is the cruising range for the M1A1?
289 miles (465.29km) w/o NBC system 279 miles (449.19km) with NBC system
What is the max speed for the M1A1?
42 mph (67.72km) (governed) 30 mph (48.3km) (cross country)
What is the crew for the M1A1?
driver
loader
gunner
tank commander
What is the main weapon on the M1A1?
120mm M256 main gun
What are the secondary weapons on the M1A1?
.50 cal M2 machine gun
7.62mm M240 machine guns
What are the improvements of the M1A1 over the M1?
NBC overpressure system Deep Water Fording Kit (DWFK) Position Locating Reporting System (PLRS) Enhanced ship tie downs Digital Electronic control unit (DECU)
What is the primary task of the TOW missile system?
to engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles
What are the secondary tasks of the TOW missile system?
destroy other point targets such as non-armored vehicles, crew served weapons and launchers
What is the max effective range of the TOW?
2..33 miles (3.75km)
what is the maintenance-free storage life of a TOW missile?
20 years
What is the nomenclature of the Hercules Recovery Vehicle?
M88A1E1
What is the nomenclature for the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge?
M60A1 AVLB
What are the 3 major sections of the AVLB?
launcher
hull
bridge
what is the load bearing capacity of the bridge that is utilized by the AVLB?
up to class 60
How quickly can bridge emplacement be accomplished with the AVLB?
2-5 minutes
How quickly can bridge retrieval be accomplished with the AVLB?
10 minutes
What is the roadway width of the AVLB?
12 feet 6 inches
What are the two (2) missions of the tank battalion?
to close with and destroy the enemy by using armor-protected firepower, shock effect, and maneuver,
and to provide anti-mechanized fire in support of the Marine division
What is the cruising range for the M1A1?
289 miles (465.29km) w/o NBC system 279 miles (449.19km) with NBC system
What is the max speed for the M1A1?
42 mph (67.72km) (governed) 30 mph (48.3km) (cross country)
What is the crew for the M1A1?
driver
loader
gunner
tank commander
What is the main weapon on the M1A1?
120mm M256 main gun
What are the secondary weapons on the M1A1?
.50 cal M2 machine gun
7.62mm M240 machine guns
