Fort Benning

U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence


Abrams Master Gunner Site

Abrams Master Gunner

Course Prerequisites


Active Army and Army National Guard in the rank of E-5 to E-7. (Master Sergeant Army National Guard only) Must possess the 19K MOS prior to attending this course and have received M1A2 SEP base line training. Must volunteer for the course and be personally interviewed by the Battalion Commander prior to being selected to attend the course.

Must be Vehicle Crew Evaluator certified and/or recertified within 12 months of attendance.

Qualified Gunnery Table VI as a tank commander in the past 12 months or two years Reserve Component.

Must have one year of tank commander time rated as shown on current Soldier Talent Profile (STP).

All prerequisites to attend this course are non-waiverable.

Course graduates stabilized 12 months IAW AR 614-200.