Topic: Abrams Tank Training

justin1552 · March 27th, 2008

I know this may violate OPSEC and PERSEC, and if it does, i'm sorry. But i'm curious as to what the training is for becoming part of an M1A2 Abrams tank crew? I know you usually have to be a bit small in size and height, but how do they teach you? Do they use the computer simulations, or do they do hands-on training? Also, what would the physical requirements be for joining a tank crew?

Big_Z · March 27th, 2008

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

FULLMETALJACKET · 2 Weeks Ago

thinking about it justin?

justin1552 · 2 Weeks Ago

You're darn right I am. Armor is my family's history! My Uncle was in 2nd armored during Desert Storm and was an M1A1 Tank commander. And my stepdad's father was in the 50th Armored during Vietnam.

FULLMETALJACKET · 2 Weeks Ago

ha, so i bet they are proud of your interest.

justin1552 · 2 Weeks Ago

Yep. My uncle really hopes I get into the same division as him but it won't happen because we're related. I hope I get into 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) The same ones that took Baghdad.

SHERMAN · 2 Weeks Ago

nothing beats the tanks!

FULLMETALJACKET · 2 Weeks Ago

well good luck in what ever you do, and hey sherman, long time no see.

justin1552 · 2 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHERMAN

nothing beats the tanks!

Hooah!!!!

FULLMETALJACKET · 2 Weeks Ago

haha. i knew you two would fit right in together.

March 27th, 2008	Post 1
justin1552 Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	Post; Abrams Tank Training I know this may violate OPSEC and PERSEC, and if it does, i'm sorry. But i'm curious as to what the training is for becoming part of an M1A2 Abrams tank crew? I know you usually have to be a bit small in size and height, but how do they teach you? Do they use the computer simulations, or do they do hands-on training? Also, what would the physical requirements be for joining a tank crew? __________________ God is my co-pilot, but the devil's my bombardier.

March 27th, 2008	Post 2
Big_Z Primus Pilus Gear	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 __________________ Infantry leads...... Last edited by Big_Z : March 27th, 2008 at 10:40 PM. Reason: more info

2 Weeks Ago	Post 3
FULLMETALJACKET MilForum Bad Apple Gear	thinking about it justin? __________________ "For Democracy, any man would give his only begotten son."

2 Weeks Ago	Post 7
SHERMAN Milforum Moderator	nothing beats the tanks! __________________ In the roar of engines, in the tunder of cannons,in the comradship of blood!

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2 Weeks Ago	Post 4
justin1552 Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	You're darn right I am. Armor is my family's history! My Uncle was in 2nd armored during Desert Storm and was an M1A1 Tank commander. And my stepdad's father was in the 50th Armored during Vietnam.

2 Weeks Ago	Post 5
FULLMETALJACKET MilForum Bad Apple Gear	ha, so i bet they are proud of your interest.

2 Weeks Ago	Post 6
justin1552 Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	Yep. My uncle really hopes I get into the same division as him but it won't happen because we're related. I hope I get into 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) The same ones that took Baghdad.

2 Weeks Ago	Post 8
FULLMETALJACKET MilForum Bad Apple Gear	well good luck in what ever you do, and hey sherman, long time no see.

2 Weeks Ago	Post 10
FULLMETALJACKET MilForum Bad Apple Gear	haha. i knew you two would fit right in together.

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