MAINTENANCE OF THE M113 PER CARRIER - OD1601 LESSON 1/TASK 1
LESSON 1
OPERATIONS OF THE M113A1/A2 POWERPLANT,
FUEL, ELECTRICAL AND BRAKE SYSTEMS
TASK 1.
Describe the operation and process of the M113A1/A2 powerplant, fuel,
electrical and brake systems.
CONDITIONS
Within a self-study environment and given the subcourse text, without assistance.
STANDARDS
Within two hours
REFERENCES
No supplementary references are needed for this task.
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Introduction
The M113A1/A2 full tracked armored personnel carrier (APC) is a lightweight, low
silhouette carrier, designed to transport 12 passengers, plus the driver.
The
carrier can also be used as a cargo, litter, or a reconnaissance carrier. Although
intended primarily for operation over cross-country terrain, the carrier is
amphibious and can cross inland lakes and streams.
The carrier is propelled and
steered on both land and water by movement of the tracks.
The M113A1/A2 carrier
can also be parachute-dropped to troops in the field.
A caliber .50 flexible
machine gun is mounted on an armored cupola located on the hull top plate just
forward of center.
In this lesson, the function and operation of the M113A1/A2
powerplant, fuel, electrical and brake systems will be discussed.
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