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Abrams Master Gunner

Introduction

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The mission of the Master Gunner is to train the unit for combat and act as subject matter expert for all weapon system platforms in the ABCT. The Master Gunner advises commanders at all echelons, and assists with the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of all combat and gunnery-related training (individual, crew, and collective)

Purpose: Train select noncommissioned officers to advise and assist unit leaders in planning, preparing, executing, and assessing gunnery training programs, train unit combat vehicle crews and leaders in techniques and procedures to engage the full capability of their weapon platforms in precision direct fire engagements, and support unit level maintenance on Abrams fire control and weapon systems. Phase Scope: Abrams Master Gunner is a 11-week 4-Day course which utilizes collaborative instruction and experiential learning strategies to train Company Master Gunners, focusing on the following areas:
MAINTENANCE: Trains maintenance procedures used to identify and troubleshoot complex malfunctions that occur in the tank turret electrical, hydraulic, armament, and fire control systems that inhibits the crew's ability to apply the direct fire engagement process during Large Scale Combat Operations.
GUNNERY: Trains advanced gunnery methodology, doctrinal, and technical procedures needed to assess crew proficiency, identifying crew procedural errors that cause a tank to not hit a target, and provide training for crews to operate the tank to its design capabilities.
TRAINING MANAGEMENT: Trains training management techniques and procedures (plan, prepare, execute, and assess training) with emphasis on scheduling, resourcing, coordinating, and equipping training events to improve organizational readiness.

Course Outcomes: Comprehensive knowledge of the processes and subprocess associated with the Direct Fire Kill Chain, Integrated Weapons Training Strategy, and platform armament capabilities needed to train crews, company and troops to proficiency in engaging and destroying threats ethically, effectively, and efficiently in any operational environment. Comprehensive knowledge in applying the Army's training management process to assist unit commanders in improving crew and unit readiness to compete, fight, and win in large-scale combat and multi-domain operations. Expertise in ability to advise unit commanders on the capabilities and limitations of the Abrams platform weapon and ammunition capabilities to employ the platforms most effectively in support of combat operations. Comprehensive knowledge in assessing unit maintenance and maintenance management policies and procedures pertaining to armament maintenance and services.