Recent technological advances have led to armor developments which substantially improve armored vehicle protection against both kinetic and chemical energy projectiles. Such armor is normally found on the front of modern tanks. So engage enemy tanks from flanks and rear. Locate battle positions along the flanks of enemy avenues of approach to allow flank and rear shots. Flank positions also place the enemy at a disadvantage because he must divide his attention in three directions--to the front and sides. Since engagement ranges are usually shorter from flank positions, there is a better chance of hitting the target. Also, more enemy targets will normally be in range. Discussion includes the tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided antitank missile (TOW); Dragons; Tanks; Mines an obstacles.


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    Title :

    TRADOC Bulletin 12: Battle Report: Combat Vehicle Engagements


    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    15 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English