Section 117 Tank Battalion Flashcards
How many tanks are in a tank battalion?
58 M1A1
What does a tank battalion consist of?
H&S company, anti tank plt, and 4 tank companies
How many TOW weapon systems in a tank battalion?
26
How many tank recovery vehicles are in a tank battalion?
5 M88A1
A tank battalion is best employed as what?
A maneuver force
Employment of a tank battalion must take advantage of what?
Speed, mobility, and firepower of the organization
What is the primary function of the M1A1?
Main battle tank supports all MAGTF organizations
What is the cruising range of the M1A1?
289/279 miles (w/ & w/o NBC)
What is the speed of the M1A1?
42mph governed, 30mph cross country
What does the M1A1 four man crew consist of?
Driver, loader, gunner, tank commander
What kind of rounds can the M1A1 deliver?
Kinetic (sabot) and chemical (heat)
What is the main weapon of the M1A1?
120mm M256
What are the secondary weapons on the M1A1?
.50 Caliber M2 and M240 7.62mm machine guns
What improvements are shown on the M1A1?
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
What is the mission of the TOW missile system?
Engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles
What is the max effective range of the TOW missile system?
2.33 miles
When was the TOW fielded?
1970
What kind of conditions can the TOW system operate?
All weather and on a dirty battle field
How long is the Maintenon free storage life of the TOW?
20 years
What system improvements were made to the M88AE1?
Power pack, winch and hoist capacities, tow/breaking performance, additional 70 tons, suspension, power assisted breaks, hydraulic system, auxiliary power unit.
The Hercules may be transported worldwide via?
Highway, rail, marine, air in accordance with MTMCTEA
The M60A1 AVLB (armored vehicle launched bridge) is used for what purpose?
To launch a 60’ scissor type bridge
The AVLB consists of what 3 major sections?
Launcher, hull, bridge
An emplaced bridge can hold up to what military load bearing capacity?
Tracked and wheeled vehicles up to class 60
What is the roadway width of the AVLB?
12’ 6in
How fast can bridge emplacement be accomplished?
2-5min, retrieved in under 10min under armor
What is the mission of a 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.
