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March 27th, 2008  
Big_Z
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What I can answer for sure is yes they will do simulation and then they will move on to a hands on training. You will spend allot of time on/in/around a tank. You will be proficient in your tasks as a tanker before you leave that school.

19K One Station Unit Training (OSUT) Graduate has:
  • Completed Mandatory Basic Combat Training (BCT)
  • Passed the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)
  • Lived and operated tactically in the field
  • Tactically driven 14 miles in a M1A1 Abrams tank
  • Fired 6 Main Gun rounds
  • Qualified with the 9mm Pistol and M16A2 rifle
  • Demonstrated proficiency performing -10 level Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
  • Passed the basics of Dismounted Land Navigation
  • Passed Armor Crewman Tests 1 & 2 and Armor Stakes (Tank Crew Gunnery Skills Test [ TCGST ] incorporated)
  • Prepared the Driver's and Loader's station for operation
  • Familiarized the Gunner's station
  • Completed Combat Lifesaver certification
http://www.knox.army.mil/school/index.asp
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Last edited by Big_Z : March 27th, 2008 at 22:40. Reason: more info
 
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