Master gunners bring expertise to the brigade combat team

[The Patriot]

When you think of the M1A2 Abrams, and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, stealth does not come to mind. They do not glide, they rumble. They do not avoid obstacles; they maneuver through them. They do not poke holes, they pulverize. The large, heavy metal vehicles evoke power and strength, but they require a crew and a master of its weapon’s systems to be lethal.Wielding these mighty armored vehicles are crews of four Soldiers: a commander, driver, gunner, and loader. It takes knowledge, training and repetition to become proficient for the battlefield. It also requires support, motivation, and mentorship to mold these Soldiers into experienced crews.


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