armored fighting vehicle identification - (afvid) sfc james p. caras, battalion master gunner hq 1st...
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Armored Fighting Vehicle Identification - (AFVID)
SFC JAMES P. CARAS, Battalion Master Gunner
HQ 1st Battalion 252d Armor
Introduction During the Second World War it
was estimated that approximately 58% of all allied armor casualties were caused by the allies themselves. On today’s battlefield the ability to identify allied equipment is as important as identifying threat targets.
AFVID FEATURES Before discussing specific vehicles
we need to have an understanding of the identification features to look for when determining the identification of an armored fighting vehicle.
HHULL
Shape of hull/hull construction Location and construction of
hatches Design of side skirts Stowage boxes Exhaust ports and mufflers
AARMAMENT Length, size and number of guns
or weapons Bore evacuators Muzzle brakes Thermal jackets Muzzle reference collimators Machine guns
TTURRET Shape and construction of turret Turret overhang Infantry rails Stowage boxes and racks Spent case ejection ports Markings Size and shape of gun mantlet Location and design of hatches,
cupolas and sighting equipment Lack of turret
SSUSPENSION Supported Track Non-Supported Track Number of Road Wheels and/or
Support Rollers Spacing of Road Wheels Design or construction of Road
Wheels Track or wheeled