Chapter 1 - Introduction

Question 0

What are the major specifications of the M2A3?

Answer 0

Weight: 66,000 Fuel Capacity: 175 Gallons Speed (Gov/Max): 38 / 61 Slope Climb: 60% Capacity: 10 (7 Dismounts / 3 Crew) Ammo Storage: 25mm 300 ready, 600 stowed Coax 800 ready, 1400 stowed TOW: 2 Ready / 5 Stowed

Question 1

What is the difference between the M2, M3, and M7?

Answer 1

M2 is an Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). M3 is a Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (CFV). M7 is a Fire Support Team Vehicle (FISTV).

Question 2

Where is the Engine Access Door located, and what systems are enclosed?

Answer 2

600 HP Engine 400 Amp Alternator TEC-ECB Transmission Electronic Control - Electronically Controlled Braking Electronic Assembly Interactive Assembly

Question 3

What does TEC-ECB stand for and what function does it provide to the Bradley?

Answer 3

Transmission Electronic Control and Electronic Controlled Braking

The TEC-ECB rapid stopping power.

Question 4

What does DVDB stand for and where is it located?

Answer 4

The Digital Vehicle Distribution Box is located to the left of the driver.

Question 5

What does GPFU stand for and how is it upgraded from the older GPFU?

Answer 5

Gas Particulate Filtration Unit is upgraded from CBRN protection for the crew to CBRN protection for all dismounts and crew.

Question 6

What does CDET stand for and where is it located?

Answer 6

The commander’s data entry tool is located beneath the commander’s sight control panel.

Question 7

What is the location of the hot boxes?

Answer 7

Under the floor of the troop compartment.

Question 8

Where is the M240C located inside the turret?

Answer 8

Right side of the 25mm gun in front of the commander.

Question 9

What are the components of the IBAS?

Answer 9

Target Acquisition Subsystem (TAS)

Laser Range Finder (LRF) Power Supply

Missile Control System (MCS)

TOW Missile Launcher (TML)

Question 10

What are the components of the CIV?

Answer 10

Commanders Independent Viewer (CIV)

Remote Biocular Display (RBD)

Commander’s Sight Control Panel (CSCP)

Commander’s Hand Station (CHS)

Question 11

What are the three engine compartment upgrades?

Answer 11

600 HP Engine with Reduced White Smoke 400 Ampere Alternator TEC-ECB : Transmission Electronic Control - Electronic Controlled Braking

Question 12

Where is the Bradley Shift Tower located and what does it do?

Answer 12

The Bradley Shift Tower is an automatic transmission control. It is located on the right side of the driver’s seat.