TANK ARMOR CREWMAN

Assists in target detection and identification; places turret in operation; determines range to target; prepares range cards; operates main gun controls and firing controls, adjusts fires, bore-sights, zeros main gun and fires main gun; loads, fires, and clears machine guns; operates tracked and wheeled vehicles over varied terrain and roadways in combat formation and armor marches; uses and responds to

oral commands and visual signals; maintains orientation in moving vehicle by comparing terrain with maps; selects tank routes, positions vehicle in firing position, secures battle position; secures, prepares, and stows ammunition aboard tank; loads main gun; unloads misfires; exercises safety precautions in ammunition handling; refuels vehicles; prepares radio equipment for operation and enters net; operates internal communications equipment; performs operator maintenance on turret, weapons, controls, and communications equipment; assists in performance of unit maintenance of turret components, preventative maintenance checks and services on tank chassis and automotive components before, during, and after use; assists in performance of recovery operations; prepares tank for operations under various weather conditions and for passive operations; assists in construction of fortification and barriers, including minefields; supervises subordinate personnel in performance of these duties; assists tank commander in training tank crew; prepares, files, and distributes operations maps, situation maps, and overlays; reads and interprets maps and aerial photographs; records information on maps and overlays; indicates location, strength, tactical deployment, and emplacement of friendly and enemy units; marks vehicle routes on maps and overlays; reproduces, distributes, and files operations orders and plans; inspects tank turret and automotive components for malfunctions; assists in the performance of unit maintenance of automotive components and the gunnery proficiency of subordinate gunners and loaders; supervises ammunition resupply operations to include request, receipt, storage, inspection, and issue of ammunition within armor units; performs duties as tank commander; directs deployment of personnel and tank in combat operations and training exercises; evaluates terrain and selected routes, areas, and firing positions; identifies and selects targets; issues fire commands; directs fire of tank weapons; employs searchlight; conducts battle drills; requests, observes, adjusts supporting fire; responds to direction from platoon leader; coordinates action of tank with platoon and supporting elements; plans movement routes; supervises camouflage of equipment; evaluates work performance of subordinate crew members; ensures collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to unit and responsible staff sections; supervises operation of support platoon class III/V squads.

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  1. 19E40 — SERVED AT FORT HOOD TX 3 YEARS IN A COMPANY 2/67 ARMOR, AND IN GERMANY 1ST ARMORED DIVISION C COMPANY 2/81 ARMOR FERRIS BARRACKS FOR 4 YEARS.

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