Whispering Death
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What does one have to do to get command of an M1A2?
M1A2 Commander
Whispering Death
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Well sorry I'm not completely coherent in army procedures and I must admit I ask this only out of curiosity not out of a personal motivation to join up as I've got a cushy tier 1 college life going for me now (although I would be the first to volunteer if the nation was in need of a draft).
Regerdless, what is the procedure for getting into that command seat? Do they only look for old carreer guys with years of tank experience or does it just take a high level of intelligence coupled with an officer school?
I imagine they arn't just handing those million dollar machines over to anyone who asks for one
Regerdless, what is the procedure for getting into that command seat? Do they only look for old carreer guys with years of tank experience or does it just take a high level of intelligence coupled with an officer school?
I imagine they arn't just handing those million dollar machines over to anyone who asks for one
You'd be surprised.
Privates out of basic training are driving them. To even get to a position where you are the highest ranking members on your crew means you are smart enough to stay out of trouble and do your job effectively.
I'm not a tank commander or anything, but there might be some kind of test you have to pass in order to become a tank commander. In an anti-armor Infantry company, you usually have to be able to identify enough vehicles to know you're not destroying a friendly.
Privates out of basic training are driving them. To even get to a position where you are the highest ranking members on your crew means you are smart enough to stay out of trouble and do your job effectively.
I'm not a tank commander or anything, but there might be some kind of test you have to pass in order to become a tank commander. In an anti-armor Infantry company, you usually have to be able to identify enough vehicles to know you're not destroying a friendly.