Section 118 Assualt Amphibian Battalion Flashcards
what is the mission of the assault amphibian battalion
to land surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland objectives to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in the subsequent operations ashore
how is the amphibian battalion organized
H&S company and 4 assault amphibian companies
what is the concept of employment for the amphib battalion
assigned to or in support of MAGTF to provide hip-to-shore lift capability during amphibious assault
what is the primary mission of the AAVP7A1
armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle to carry troops from ship to shore and to inland objectives
what is the cruising speed of an AAV
land: 20-30 mph
water: 6mph
what is the cruising range of an AAV
land at 25mph: 300mi
water at 2600rmp 7 hrs
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 guns
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 AAVC7A1
provide a mobile task force communication center from ship to shore and to objectives once ashore
what does the comm center consist of
5 radio operator stations, 3 staff stations, 2 master stations
what armament is equipped with the AAVC7A1
7.62 machine guns
what is the primary mission of the AAVR7A1
designed to recover similar or smaller sized vehicles
provides field support maintenance
