Task 1: Identify the General Characteristics Of the M2/M3, Including Vehicular Weight, Dimensions , And Vehicular Performance.

Introduction to The M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV)
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INTRO TO M2/M3 BFV - OD0456 - LESSON 1/TASK 1

LESSON 1

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE M2/M3

TASK 1.

Identify the general characteristics of the M2/M3, including

vehicular weight, dimensions, and vehicular performance.

CONDITIONS

Within a self-study

environment

and

given

the

subcourse

text,

without

assistance.

STANDARDS

Within 1 hour

REFERENCES

No supplementary references are needed for this task.

Introduction

The M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) is an extremely important addition

to today's new action Army. In the M2 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) mode,

it provides transport for a mechanized infantry squad to and from the scene

of battle. It also allows the mechanized infantry squad to keep up with and

to continually engage the enemy. In the M3 cavalry fighting vehicle (CFV)

mode, it aids and assists the deployed infantry squads by providing fire

support. It can also move rapidly to adjust to the changing scene of the

battlefield or to pursue the enemy.

This subcourse is designed to introduce soldiers to the general

characteristics of the M2/M3 BFV, specifically:

the vehicle weight and

dimensions, vehicular performance, mission assignment, and the differences

between the M2 IFV and the M3 CFV.

This subcourse will also cover the

format and usage of the technical manuals (TMs) as they pertain to the

operation and maintenance of the M2/M3 at the unit level.

Figure 1 is an illustration of the M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

This

illustration will help you better understand what the vehicle looks like.