117 Flashcards

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Q

The tank battalion is best employed as a maneuver element without detaching units as long as employment

A

Take advantage of the speed, mobility, and firepower of the organization

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M1A1 Maximum and cross country speed

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Maximum-42 miles

Cross country-30 miles

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M1A1 crew

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A 4 man crew composed of a driver, loader, gunner, and tank commander

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M1A1 main and secondary weapons

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Main- 120mm M256 main gun

Secondary- .50 caliber M2 machine guns

7.62mm M240 machine guns

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5
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What does the TOW missile stand for

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Tube Launched, Optically Tracked, and Wire Guided

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The roadway width of the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (M60A1 AVLB)

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12 feet, 6 inches

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The AVLB bridge emplacement can be accomplished in how many minutes and retrieval can be accomplished in how many minutes under armor

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2-5 minutes

10 minutes

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