Section 117 Tank Battalion Flashcards
what is the mission of a tank battalion
to close with and the destroy the enemy by using armor-protected firepower, shock effect, and maneuver and to provide anti-mechanized fire in support of the marine division
how many tanks are in a tank battalion
58 M1A1
what does a tank battalion consist of
H&S company, antitank platoon and 4 tank companies
how many TWO weapon systems in a tank battalion
26
how many tank recovery vehicles are in a tank battalion
5 (M88A1)
the tank battalion is best employed at what
a maneuver force
employment of the 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/wout NBC)
what is the speed of the M1A1
42 mph governed (max), 30 mph (cross country)
what does the M1A1 four man crew consist of
Driver, loader, gunner tank commander
what kind of round can the M1A1 deliver
Kinetic (Sabot) and chemical (heat)
what is the main weapon the M1A1
120mm M256
what are the secondary weapons on the M1A1
.50 caliber M2 and M240 7.62 machine guns
what improvements are shown on the M1A1
120 smoothbore main gun, NBC overpressure protection, improved armor, DWFK, PLRS, DECU ( allows fuel savings), enhanced ship tie down and battlefield override
what is the mission of the TOW missile systems
engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles
what is the mac effective range of the TOW missile
2.33mi
when was the TOW fielded
1970
what kind of conditions can the TOW system operate
all weather and on the dirty battlefield
how long is the maintenance- free storage life
20 years
what system improvements were made to the M88AE1 HRV
power pack, winch and hoist capacities, tow/breaking performance, additional 70 tons, suspension, power-assisted brakes, 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’ scissors-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
12’6’’
how fast can bridge emplacement can be accomplished
2-5 min (retrieved in 10 min under armor)
