FMF (GCE) 118 Assault Amphibian

Question 1

Mission of Assault Amphibian Battalion

Answer 1

To land the surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent operations ashore.

Question 2

Organization of Assault Amphibian Battalion

Answer 2

H&S Company and 4 assault amphibian companies

Question 3

Employment of the Assault Amphibian Battalion

Answer 3

Assigned to or in support of a MAGTF to provide ship to shore lift capability during the amphibious assault.

During operations ashore, battalion elements provide mobility equal to that of tanks to the assaulting elements of the MAGTF.

Question 4

(AAVP7A1) Assault Amphibian Vehicle Personal Model 7A1

Answer 4

-An armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle that carries troops in water operations from ship to shore, through water and surf zone.

Crew: 3

Armaments: M250 Cal Machine Gun, MK 19 MOD3 40 MM Machine Gun, M257 Smoke Grenade Launchers

Troop Capacity: 21 combat equipped troops at 285 lbs

Question 5

(AAVC7A1) Assault Amphibian Vehicle Command Model 7A1

Answer 5

Mission: Assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle that gives you a mobile task fore comms center in water ops from ship to shore and to inland objectives after ashore.

Comms Center: Consists of 5 radio operator stations, 3 staff stations, and 2 mater stations.

Crew: 3

Armaments: 7.62 Machine Gun

Question 6

(AAVR7A1) Assault Amphibian Vehicle Recovery 7A1

Answer 6

Mission: An armored assault amphibious full-tracked vehicle that is designed to recover similar or smaller sized vehicles.

Crew: 5

Armaments: 7.62 Machine gun