M1 abrams breacher the m1 assault breacher vehicle abv technology and service. It is a tracked combat engineer vehicle for the marine air ground task force and the army armored brigade combat team abct. Berndan murphy, an assault breacher vehicle joint assault bridge operator with the 1st combat engineer battalion, 1st marine division prepares to set pins on a m60 armored vehicle launched bridge during exercise steel knight sk 2019 at marine corps air ground combat center, twentynine palms, california, nov. Over 20 years experience in vehicle maintenance, management and operations support. The assault breacher vehicle is operated by a crew of two, including commander and driver. The assault breacher vehicle abv is a fulltracked, engineer vehicle designed. This manual outlines the department of the army da doctrine for combined arms breaching operations. Abv assault breacher vehicle engineer armoured vehicle m1 tank. M1 abrams breacher the m1 assault breacher vehicle abv.
Jan 29, 2021 the heavy ordnance vehicle hov repairertechnician performs basic automotive duties including the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the marine corps combat tank m1a1, recovery vehicle m88a2, armored vehicle launcher bridge avlb, and the assault breacher vehicle avb. The robotic systems joint project office contracted with anad to update technical manuals and develop nmwrs for the talon iv. Description the assault breacher vehicle abv is a highly mobile and heavily armored mine. The m1150 assault breacher vehicle abv was developed to meet the operational requirements of the us marine corps.
Amphibious assault ship beyond the horizon, able to transport a. No other individuals, private businesses and corporations, public and private agencies and colleges, professional associations, and law enforcement agencies may print or download this publication for commercial use without permission from the ntoa. This combat engineering vehicle was specially designed to clear pathways through minefields, creating safe lanes for other vehicles. It is designed to breach minefields and barrier obstacles to enable the tanks and infantry of the abct to maintain pace. Aug 11, 2014 technical director, randall flack said the assault breacher vehicle has recently seen service supporting counter insurgency combat operations in theatre and has performed a key role in providing the type of assured mobility support that allows commanders to manoeuvre where they choose and at the time of their choosing.
Abv etm menu vdl5 provided software support for the assault breacher vehicle abv program and built a menu system for accessing the abv technical manuals, training materials and legacy pdfs. With large format photos of the abv in combat and training environments in addition to walkaround detail shots, and weathering shots of the abv with the fullwidth mine plow and the combat dozer blade. Assault breacher vehicle high resolution stock photography. The abv rcs will add teleoperational control of the m1150 assault breacher vehicle, a fielded us army system.
The assault breacher vehicle abv is a highly mobile and heavily armored minefield and. Mar 27, 2014 this project may generate future depot overhaul requirements. The assault breacher vehicle abv is a highly mobile and heavily armored mine. Team lead for an extremely high risk contract that produced 20 lesson plans in approximately 30 working days usmc assault breacher vehicle. Further mine breaching equipment supplied to abv program. The assault breacher vehicle abv is a tracked, armored engineer vehicle specifically designed for conducting instride breaching of minefields and complex obstacles. The assault breacher vehicle abv is a highly mobile and heavily armored minefield and complex obstacle breaching system. Additionally, 12b combat engineers conducted lane improvement and marking to support movement of maneuver elements through the lane. The m1 abvs fielded by the us army and us marine corps marked the end of a very long search and development by the us armed forces for a vehicle to clear mines, as well as one that can be used as a dozer to clear battlefield obstacles. Ellen raguette locust grove, virginia professional. The joint assault bridge is a full tracked vehicle designed for assault bridging.
Invalid emails will appear to work, but in reality we will. With large format photos of the abv in combat and training environments in addition to walkaround detail shots, and weathering shots of the abv with the. Army requires a heavy assault bridge to replace the avlb and to support the abrams based maneuver force. Assault breacher ve nsn 2350015117783 niin 015117783 procurement. The assault breacher vehicle abv is a combined program with the united states marine corps usmc. A miclic is a rocketpropelled explosive line charge used to breach obstacles and. Marine corps cool summary mos 2146 heavy ordnance vehicle. I have over 30 years experience in technical publication with expertise in technical writing and editing, technical illustration, parts cataloging and project management of technical manuals. Based upon the m1a1 abrams chassis, the assault breacher vehicle has a variety of systems installed, such as a fullwidth mine plow, two linear demolition charges.
Mystery ranch 3day assault pack w bvs, various nsns. Based upon the m1a1 abrams chassis, the assault breacher vehicle has a variety of systems installed, such as a fullwidth mine plow, two linear demolition charges, and a lanemarking system. An assault breacher vehicle drives through a lane in a berm during breaching exercises aboard marine corps base camp lejeune, north carolina, dec. Its first large scale use by the us marines was in the joint isaf afghan operation moshtarak in southern afghanistan during the war in afghanistan in 2010 against the. Engineer and mine clearing vehicle m1a1 tank chassis united states. Assault gap crossing requires the ability to cross wet or dry gaps and ensure forward movement on the battlefield. Pubform title, field maintenance manual for assault breacher vehicle abv nsn 2350015117783 eic asn volume 2 of 4.
A m1 assault breacher vehicle from 10th engineer battalion, 1st armored brigade combat team, 3rd infantry division fires a rocket with a mine clearing line charge to clear an obstacle during their gunnery table xii at grafenwoehr training area, germany may 19. Utilizing the assault breacher vehicle abv to launch the m58 mine clearing line charge miclic, the barbarians cleared, proofed, and marked a lane through a mine wire complex obstacle. These vehicles will operate as part of the combined arms task force and be assigned to and employed by combat engineers. Fighting as a combined arms team is imperative to breaching success and is the centerpiece of the manual. Aug 11, 2019 their jobs involve using explosives for both construction and demolition projects. Mystery ranch asap assault pack mystery ranch 3day assault pack w bvs, various nsns camelbak rubicon, multicam, nsn 8465016493500, 100 oz3. This is the first book in the verlinden publications relaunch of the warmachines series of photoreference books.
In february 2015, the battalion embarked a buffalo and. Assault breacher vehicle launching a line charge m1150 assault breacher vehicle abv. This has the potential to 2d combat engineer battalion has conducted numerous proofofconcept exercises with its assault breacher vehicles abv and route clearance equipment throughout 2015. Dec 23, 2019 field maintenance manual for assault breacher vehicle abv nsn 2350015117783 eic asn volume 2 of 4. Mos 43, assault breacher vehiclejoint assault bridge mechanic. Jan 20, 2021 assault bridging and gap crossing is supported by the assault breacher vehicle abv which provides an instride complex obstacle breaching capability based on the m1a1 abrams tank hull for heavy brigade combat teams hbct. They also use heavy machinery like the assault breacher vehicle to clear minefields. The assault breacher vehicle abv is a fulltracked, engineer vehicle designed for instride breaching of minefields and complex obstacles. The mount is able to traverse and elevate via powered or manual.
The m1a2 is being fielded to armor battalions and cavalry. Assault breacher vehicle remote control system abv rcs draft schedule. As part of the anniston army depot integrated systems response center contract, ses procured, fabricated, assembled, tested, and kitted the assault breacher vehicle abv stabilized commanders weapon station scws modification kits. The m1 assault breacher vehicle abv is the newest and long expected addition to the m1 abrams tank family. M1150 assault breacher vehicle abv tank enyclopecdia. Technical manual tm 9235026710 headquarters department of the army washington, d. Installation instructions for vehicular intercommunication set anvic3v 12 in an m992 field artillery ammunition support vehicle. Interview with workaholic productions for the deadliest tech. Amphibious assault vehicle developed by general dynamics during the 1990s and 2000s for use by the u. Change all instances of mcwp 3, employment of amphibious assault vehicles aavs, to mctp 310c.
The m1 abramsbased assault breacher vehicle is the us militarys currently. Its first large scale use by the us marines was in the joint isaf afghan operation moshtarak in southern afghanistan during the war in afghanistan in 2010 against the taliban insurgency. Marine corps m1 abramsbased assault breacher vehicle. Mos 43, assault breacher vehiclejoint assault bridge.
M1 assault breacher vehicle abv by sabot publications. Additionally, ses updated technical manuals, provided engineering and technical documentation support as well as developed new equipment training team nett courseware. The user must have a fundamental understanding of the. Isrc helps sustain depot core missions article the united. This manual gives the coordinating and special staff officer a basis for synchronizing all combat multipliers during a breaching operation. Armys m1 grizzly program in 2001 detailed elsewhere on this site, the service still sought breaching vehicle solution and this arrived in 2008 in the form of the assault breacher vehicle abv which, like the m1 grizzly before it, was built atop the existing chassis and running gear of the m1 abrams. Army launches assault breacher vehicle remote control. Isrc helps sustain depot core missions article the. Army launches assault breacher vehicle remote control system. This is considered a primary military occupational specialty pmos and is open to marines between the ranks of private and master gunnery. This combat engineering vehicle is armed with a cupolamounted 12. The mission of the m1a2 abrams tank is to close with and destroy enemy forces using firepower, maneuver, and shock effect.
The m1150 abv is heavy, tracked engineering asset capable of breaching minefields and complex obstacles to enable passage of the armys maneuver element through the breach. It has an option for remote control and can be operated from a distance without the crew. The armored vehicle launched bridge is at the end of its life cycle and suffering from obsolescence issues. Ppg electronic technical manual etm purchase t 2qfy20 step. Lightweight 2kw cots generator development ota t rfp 1qfy20 and award 2qfy20 force sustainment systems jpads 2k block 1 avionics module sep 2020 force provider technical assistance team contract aug 2020.
The assault breacher vehicle abv is a single platform that will provide deliberate. Over the course of the project, the data set was reduced from a 3cd install set to a 1cd installer. See more ideas about heavy equipment, construction equipment, tractors. The assault breacher vehicle abv is a joint program with the united states marine corps as the lead service. In scouting for boys, bp refers to the imperial war offices 1905 manual of military engineering for more information on pioneering. The shiptoshore connector ssc program is the functional replacement for the existing fleet of vehicles, which are nearing. Lcac100 class lcacx lcac replacement tactical assault connector. Usmc assault breacher vehicle in action afghanistan.
Jun 03, 2020 assault breacher vehicle remote control system abv rcs draft schedule. Its first large scale use by the us marines was in the joint isafafghan operation moshtarak in southern afghanistan during the war in afghanistan in 2010 against the taliban insurgency. M81 75mn08 ain 056, assault breacher vehicle only authorized to use charge, demolition linear, he, m58a4, w the m14a4 fuze 75m9. The assault breacher vehicle abv is a tracked, armored engineer vehicle specifically designed to meet the united states marine corps usmc requirement for. The manual begins with a discussion of the breaching challenges facing the commander on a modern battlefield where.
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