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How many men and tanks are in a tank platoon tank squad and so on?
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21st century organization is different today. During the Vietnam War, US Army/US Marine tank units were organized as follows:
1. Approximately 57/58 90mm Medium Gun M48A3 Patton tanks per battalion.
2. About 3 line companies per battalion, plus a Headquarters Company. The line companies were also known as "letter companies"; e. g. "A", "B", "C", etc.
3. 17 Patton tanks per company.
4. 3 line platoons (numbered 1st, 2nd, and 3rd) consisting of 5 Patton tanks each, plus HQ's platoon consisting of 2 Patton tanks; for a total of 17 Pattons per company.
5. Each 5 tank platoon was divided into two sections: a heavy and light section; three Pattons and two Patton tanks.
A LTC (Lieutenant Colonel) commanded the battalion; CPT's (Captains) commanded the companies; and LT's (Lieutenants) led the platoons (called tank platoon leaders). Sergeants commanded the tanks; and each Patton tank was authorized 4 crewmen apiece, although many times, the Pattons operated with 3 man crews (without the gunners/TC's fired the main gun from the TC over-ride, "from the hip"). Majors within all battalions (Infantry, Armor, and Cavalry) were XO's (Executive Officers) and S-3's (Operations Officer).
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How many tanks are in a armored battalion?
Both USMC and US Army tank battalion in Vietnam had 57 to 58 Patton tanks per battalion. 17 Pattons per company (5 per platoon, 2 in headquarters platoon).
How many troops were in a platoon?
During the Vietnam War, a US Army "Troop" was a US Cavalry "Company." Example(s): "A" Troop, "B" Troop, "C" Troop, etc. The Australian Army in Vietnam called their "Companies" a "Squadron", and called their "Platoons" a "Troop." (During the war) The US Army standard "Infantry" Platoon was approximately forty men. An "Armor" platoon (in Vietnam) consisted of 5 Patton tanks per platoon; with 20 tank crewmen per platoon...led by a 2nd or 1st Lieutenant.
What vehicles do tank battalions have?
During the Vietnam War US Army & US Marine Corps tank battalions consisted of about 57 M48A3 Patton tanks (sometimes 58 tanks). The M48 Patton was technically called the M48 90mm Gun Tank. 3 line companies of 17 Pattons per company, 3 platoons consisting of 5 Pattons per platoon. The remaining 2 tanks were in Headquarters Platoon (the captain & XO's tanks). The remaining 6 or 7 Pattons were in HHC company (Headquarters and Headquarters Company). That took care of the tanks, then there were M113 Scout vehicles (Armored Personnel Carriers/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles), M125 Mortar Tracks, Medic Tracks, Maintenance Tracks, all being modified M113s. Plus about four M88 VTR (Vehicle Tracked Retrievers), and 1/4 tons (jeeps). ALL OF THESE WERE IN HHC company. The whole tank battalion consisted of about 600 men; less than half of whom were tank crewmen.
How many tanks in an Israeli tank battalion circa 1970's?
Israeli tank battalion consists of 3-4 companies. Each company had 3 platoons of 3 tanks each. Company HQ had 2 MBTs. So, there was depending on number of companies in the bn. 33 or 44 tanks.
Russian t-34's tanks or German tiger tanks were better in World War 2?
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WWII thru Vietnam was 5 tanks per platoon. 3 tanks led by the LT was the heavy section, 2 tanks led by the platoon sergeant was the light section. After Vietnam, everything changed.
How many in a marine corps platoon?
During the Vietnam War, USMC tank battalions were organized similar to USA tank (armor) battalions; approximately 57/58 M48A3 Patton tanks per battalion; 17 Patton tanks to a company, and 5 Patton's to a platoon.
How Many tanks are in a tank sq?
The US Army tank platoon in Vietnam held 5 Patton tanks. 3 tanks were called the heavy section, and the remaining two tanks were called the light section. After the VN war the US Army changed to something more closer to the metric system; 4 tank platoons.
How many tanks in a US tank company?
During the Viet War there were 17 Patton tanks per company: Three platoons at 5 Pattons apiece and 2 M48s in HQs Platoon.
How many tanks are in a armored battalion?
Both USMC and US Army tank battalion in Vietnam had 57 to 58 Patton tanks per battalion. 17 Pattons per company (5 per platoon, 2 in headquarters platoon).
Why are tanks most efficient in the military?
Tanks tend to be one of the more efficient tools in the military's arsenal because of their ability to be used in multiple situations. For example, if a squad comes under fire, the tank may be used as cover, since the thickness of the armor allows the tank operators to be safe, as well as the squad following behind them. The weaponry on tanks tend to be the top of the line, as well.
How many troops were in a platoon?
During the Vietnam War, a US Army "Troop" was a US Cavalry "Company." Example(s): "A" Troop, "B" Troop, "C" Troop, etc. The Australian Army in Vietnam called their "Companies" a "Squadron", and called their "Platoons" a "Troop." (During the war) The US Army standard "Infantry" Platoon was approximately forty men. An "Armor" platoon (in Vietnam) consisted of 5 Patton tanks per platoon; with 20 tank crewmen per platoon...led by a 2nd or 1st Lieutenant.
How many tanks are in army corp?
For the US Army; Vietnam era: 5 Patton tanks to a platoon; 3 platoons and 1 HQ's platoon (2 Pattons) per company (17 Pattons total). 3 line companies (aka letter companies) and a HQ's company per tank battalion (total about 57 or 58 tanks). Two or more battalions=brigade; two or more brigades=division; two or more divisions=corps.
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