INTRO TO M2/M3 BFV - OD0456 - LESSON 1/TASK 1
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 1
1.
Instructions
Read the scenario and respond to the requirements that follow the scenario.
2.
Scenario
The maintenance unit that you are assigned to has started transitioning to
the M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
Since you are the only person in the
motor pool who has had any M2/M3 experience, the motor sergeant has asked
you to develop several introduction lessons, with a posttest.
The first
lesson and posttest that you have developed concern the characteristics of
the M2/M3.
Requirement
Using your knowledge of the M2/M3 and this subcourse, develop an answer
sheet for the posttest that follows.
a.
What is the total weight of the fuel, crew, and on-vehicle equipment
(OVE)?
b.
Describe
the
two
ways
in
which
the
BFV
can
provide
its
own
concealment.
c.
How many sensors
are
located
throughout
the
hull
for
the
fire
suppression system?
d.
Briefly describe the M242 25mm automatic chain gun, including its
capabilities.
e.
Describe the primary mission assignments of the M2/M3 BFV.
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