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30 Cards in this Set
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Mission of the tank battalion?
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Close with and destroy the enemy by using armor-protected fire power, shock effect, and maneuver. And provide anti-mechanized fire in support of the MARDIV.
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How man tanks are there in a Tank battalion?
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58
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What is the primary tank of the USMC?
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M1A1
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What is the primary function of the M1A1?
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-Main battle tank
-Supports all MAGTF |
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What is the cruising range of the M1A1 without the NBC system?
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289 miles (465.29KM)
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What is the cruising range of the M1A1 with the NBC system?
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279 miles (449.19KM)
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Max speed of the M1A1?
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42mph (67.72kmph) Governed
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Cross country speed of the M1A1?
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30 mph (48.3kmph)
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What is the crew of the M1A1?
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4
-Driver -Loader -Gunner -Tank Commander |
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M1A1 warheads are capable of delivering what two types of energy?
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Kinetic (Sabot)
Chemical (heat) |
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What is the main weapon of the M1A1?
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M256 120mm
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What are the secondary weapons of the M1A1?
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M2 50 Cal Machine Guns
7.62mm M240 machine guns |
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What are the improvements of the M1A1 MBT?
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-NBC overpressure protection system
-Improved Armor package -Deep Water Fording Kit -Positon Location Reporting System -Digital Electronic Control Unit -Battlefield Override -Enhanced Ship tie-downs |
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Again what type of gun is the main gun?
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120mm smooth bore, M256
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What engagement ranges were demonstrated during Operation Desert Storm?
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4000 meters
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The M1A1 is also compatible with what?
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All USN amphibious ships and craft (LCAC) and Maritime Prepositioning Ships.
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What does TOW stand for?
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Tube launched, optically tracked, wire guided.
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What is the mission of the TOW missile?
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Engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles.
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What vehicles does the TOW primarily engage?
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Tanks
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TOW secondary engages?
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Other point targets such as:
-Armored vehicles -Crew served weapons -Launchers |
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Max effective range of the TOW missile?
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2.33 miles (3.75km)
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Long portion: 11 parts
Features of the TOW missile? |
1. Fielded in 1970
2. Anti-tank warfare 3. Command to line-of-sight, wire-guided weapon. 4. Operates in all weather. 5. Operates on the dirty battlefield. 6. TOW II is the most recent launcher upgrade. 7. Compatible with all TOW missiles. 8. Has a reusable launcher. 9. Very heavy, generally employed from the HMMWV or LAV-AT. 10. Missile has a 20 year maintenance free storage life. 11. All versions of the TOW missile can be fired from current launcher. |
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Primary role of the M88A1E1 Hercules Recovery Vehicle (HRV)?
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Recovery vehicle for MBTs.
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Features of the M88A1E1 HRV?
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1.Upgraded power pack (engine/transmission)
2. Higher winch/hoist capabilities. 3. Increased tow/breaking performance. 4. Increased armor. 5. Additional 70 tons of weight. 6. Upgraded suspension. 7. Power-assisted breaks. 8. Improved hydraulics. 9. Auxiliary power unit to operate no-load recovery components w/o running engine. 10. Transportable worldwide by highway, rail, marine and air in accordance with Military Traffic Management Command Transportation Engineering Agency (MTMCTEA). |
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Mission of the M60A1 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge:
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Launches and retrieves a 60 foot scissor type bridge.
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What are the 3 major sections of the tank?
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1. Launcher
2. Hull 3. Bridge |
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The launcher is mounted how?
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As in integral part of the chassis.
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Bridge can support what types of vehicles up to what class?
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Wheeled and tracked, class 60.
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Bridge can be retrieved from what ends?
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Either end.
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How large is the roadway and how long does emplacement and retrieval take?
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-12 feet, 6 inches.
-2-5 Minutes emplacement. -10 minute retrieval under armor. |