2nd Squadron, 16th Cavalry Regiment Site

Armor Basic Officer Leader Course (ABOLC)

Block 2 (Technical)

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During Block 2 (Technical), students will learn how to operate within the capabilities and limitations of the combat platform; integrate and control organic direct fire control systems; manage platoon property IAW the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP); conduct maintenance IAW the Command Maintenance Discipline Program (CMDP); plan, prepare, and execute platoon-level sustainment operations such as: fuel, fix, arm, and resupplying. Students acquire techniques for distinguishing between friendly and enemy vehicles, as well as a basic understanding of ammunition identification methods. The students learn the Hull, Armament, Turret, Suspension (HATS) methodology for ground vehicles, and the Wings, Engine, Fuselage, Tail (WEFT) methodology for aircraft.
Major Events in Block 2 include: Preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) for Hull and Turret evaluations; Vehicle Identifications; Ammunition Identification; Gunnery Skills Test (GST); Advanced Gunnery Training System (AGTS); Gates to live fire IAW TC 3-20.31; Modified Table VI Live Fire as Gunner and Tank Commander.