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18 Cards in this Set
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What is the mission of the Tank Battalion?
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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 MARDIV.
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What organization does the Main Battle tank support?
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all MAGTFs
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Cruising ranges of the M1A1?
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289 miles w/o NBC
279 miles w/ NBC |
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Max governed speed of the M1A1?
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42 MPH
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Crew composition of the M1A1...
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Driver
Gunner Loader Commander |
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What are the two types of warheads used by the Tanks
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sabot which is kinetic
and heat which is a chemical round |
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The main weapon of the M1A1 is what?
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The main weapon is the 120mm M256 gun
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The secondary weapons of the M1A1?
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M2
M240 |
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What engagement ranges did the M1A1 demonstrate in Op Desert Storm?
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4000 M
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WHat is a TOW?
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A tube launched, optically tracked, wire guided MISSILE with an effective range of 2.33 miles.
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What is the primary and secondary purpose of the TOW?
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Primary- TANKS
Secondary, destroy other point targets such as non-armored vehicles, crew-served weapons, and launchers. |
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What is so great about the TOW 2?
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the launcher has been upgraded, all TOW can be launched from it, it has a tripod set up, reusable launcher, guidance system, and sight system.
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How long can a TOW missile be stored?
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20 years
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What vehicles are utilized for the TOW due to weight?
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HMMWVs and the LAV-AT
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What is an M88A1E1?
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It is the Hercules Recovery Vehicle, the M88A1E1-HRV.
It is used to recover MBTs |
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WHat is the M60A1?
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The bridge vehicle! It the M60 AVLB or armored vehicle used to launch and retrieve a 60' bridge.
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Describe the "bridge"
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Supports up to a Class 60 tracked or wheeled vehicle.
The roadway is 12' 6" wide Put up in 2-5 minutes Retrieved in 10 minutes |
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the ALVB is what 3 main parts?
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Bridge
Hull Launcher (integral to the ALVB) |
