S. 118 Assault Amphibian Battalion Flashcards
How is the amphibian battalion organized?
H&S co. and four assault amphibian companies.
What is the mission of the assault amphibian battalion?
To land the surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping durning amphibious operations to inland objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent operations ashore.
What is the concept of employment for amphib battalion?
Assigned to or in support of MAGTF to provide ship-to-shore lift capability durning amphibious assault.
What is the primary mission of the AAVP7A1?
Armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle to carry troops from ship to shore to inland objectives.
What is the cruising RANGE of an AAV?
Land: 25mph for 300 miles
Water: 2600rpm for 7hrs
What is the cruising SPEED of an AAV?
Land: 20-30mph
Water: 6mph
What is the maximum speed FORWARD of an AAV?
Land: 45mph
Water: 8.2mph
What is the maximum speed REVERSE of an AAV?
Land: 12mph
Water: 4.5mph
What are the armaments on the aavP7a1?
.50 cal, MK 19 MOD3 40mm machine gun.
What is the troop capacity on the aavP7a1?
21 combat equipped troops @ 285lbs
How many crew members on an aavP7a1 & aavC7a1?
3
What is the primary mission of the aavC7a1?
Provide a mobile task force communications center from ship to shore and objectives once ashore.
What does the comms center consist of?
5 radio operator stations
3 staff stations
2 master stations
What armament is equipped on the aavC7a1?
7.62 machine gun
What is the primary mission of the aavR7a1?
Designed to recover similar or smaller sized vehicles. Provides field support maintenance.
