Section 117 Tank Battalion

Question 1

How many tanks are in a tank battalion?

Answer 1

58 M1A1

Question 2

What does a tank battalion consist of?

Answer 2

H&S company, anti tank plt, and 4 tank companies

Question 3

How many TOW weapon systems in a tank battalion?

Answer 3

26

Question 4

How many tank recovery vehicles are in a tank battalion?

Answer 4

5 M88A1

Question 5

A tank battalion is best employed as what?

Answer 5

A maneuver force

Question 6

Employment of a tank battalion must take advantage of what?

Answer 6

Speed, mobility, and firepower of the organization

Question 7

What is the primary function of the M1A1?

Answer 7

Main battle tank supports all MAGTF organizations

Question 8

What is the cruising range of the M1A1?

Answer 8

289/279 miles (w/ & w/o NBC)

Question 9

What is the speed of the M1A1?

Answer 9

42mph governed, 30mph cross country

Question 10

What does the M1A1 four man crew consist of?

Answer 10

Driver, loader, gunner, tank commander

Question 11

What kind of rounds can the M1A1 deliver?

Answer 11

Kinetic (sabot) and chemical (heat)

Question 12

What is the main weapon of the M1A1?

Answer 12

120mm M256

Question 13

What are the secondary weapons on the M1A1?

Answer 13

.50 Caliber M2 and M240 7.62mm machine guns

Question 14

What improvements are shown on the M1A1?

Answer 14

120 smoothbore main gun, NBC over pressure protection, improved armor, Deep water fording kit (DWFK), Position location reporting system (PLRS), Digital electronic control unit (DECU) (for fuel savings), enhanced ship tie downs, and battlefield override

Question 15

What is the mission of the TOW missile system?

Answer 15

Engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles

Question 16

What is the max effective range of the TOW missile system?

Answer 16

2.33 miles

Question 17

When was the TOW fielded?

Answer 17

1970

Question 18

What kind of conditions can the TOW system operate?

Answer 18

All weather and on a dirty battle field

Question 19

How long is the Maintenon free storage life of the TOW?

Answer 19

20 years

Question 20

What system improvements were made to the M88AE1?

Answer 20

Power pack, winch and hoist capacities, tow/breaking performance, additional 70 tons, suspension, power assisted breaks, hydraulic system, auxiliary power unit.

Question 21

The Hercules may be transported worldwide via?

Answer 21

Highway, rail, marine, air in accordance with MTMCTEA

Question 22

The M60A1 AVLB (armored vehicle launched bridge) is used for what purpose?

Answer 22

To launch a 60’ scissor type bridge

Question 23

The AVLB consists of what 3 major sections?

Answer 23

Launcher, hull, bridge

Question 24

An emplaced bridge can hold up to what military load bearing capacity?

Answer 24

Tracked and wheeled vehicles up to class 60

Question 25

What is the roadway width of the AVLB?

Answer 25

12’ 6in

Question 26

How fast can bridge emplacement be accomplished?

Answer 26

2-5min, retrieved in under 10min under armor

Question 27

What is the mission of a tank battalion?

Answer 27

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.