7th Cavalry Regiment

1st Battalion Training Department

Basic Armor Crewman Course

PROPOSAL
CONTRIBUTORS
CPT.Baeder.S, SGT.Smithee.A

05 NOV 2013
Table of Contents

Table of Contents.............................................................................................................2
1. Executive Summary.....................................................................................................3
1.1 Rationale..................................................................................................................3

Course Name Proposal

1.2 Basic Concept..........................................................................................................3
2. Course Name................................................................................................................3
2.1 Responsibility...........................................................................................................3
2.2 Students...................................................................................................................3
2.3 Course Length..........................................................................................................3
2.4 Scheduling...............................................................................................................3
2.5 Course Objectives....................................................................................................3
2.6 Resources Required................................................................................................3

1. Executive Summary
1.1 Rationale

The following document proposes the implementation and maintenance of a

revised Basic Armor Crewman Course for ArmA 3.
BACC is a course intended to add to training already received in the Training
Unit, in effort to specialize the materials to train Armor Vehicle Crewmembers
on the roles of vehicle stations, effective use of weapon systems, and able to
operate in the combat theater.

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Course Name Proposal

1.2 Basic Concept

This Course has been developed by CPT Baeder, using some

existing materials by SGT Smithee from the Arma 2 version.
This Course will be a prerequisite for any further advanced classes
and is mandatory before being able to become a Tank Commander.

2. Basic Armor
Crewman Course
2.1 Responsibility

2.2 Students

2.3 Course Length

2.4 Scheduling
2.5 Course Objectives

All troopers assigned to Armor Cavalry Crew billet will be required to take
BACC. Any trooper who has completed AIT 1 and LandNav will be able to
take the course.
140 minutes (maximum amount of time)
Course will be scheduled minimum of once monthly, as based on demand,
and upon request of command.
Course objectives are as follows:

2.6 Resources Required

Course Material: CPT Baeder, S3 1BN SOA School

Train-the-Trainer: S3 1BN Training Lead, S3 1BN SOA Lead,
Course Developers
Schedule Training: S3 1BN SOA School
Conduct Training: S3 1BN SOA School

Objective 1: Land Navigation (30 mins)

1. Identification of map symbols and significance for armor vehicles
2. Identification terrain features and significance for armor vehicles
3. Route plotting and consideration for armor vehicles
Objective 2: Combat Tracked Vehicle Driving (30 mins)
1. Tracked vehicle safety
2. Driver commands and responses
3. Additional concerns for Tank Drivers
Objective 3: Tank Gunnery (60 mins)
1. Armor vehicle weapons systems
2. Elements of target identification and classification
3. Elements of Fire Command
TC Engage/Fire Commands and responses

7th Cavalry Regiment training map with BACC Course; Elements of course:
Motor-pool to spawn armor vehicles
Supply and Repair vehicles for armor vehicle support
Gear box with standard infantry weapons systems, medical gear, and
optics
Engagement positions to allow for enemy target identification and
engagement under various situations
o Infantry only
o Ranged enemy encampment
o Roaming infantry and vehicles at various distances with
various equipment types

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