This training circular provides the gunnery training plan for all prerequisite and live-fire training for the M1A2, Abrams heavy tank. It includes all training events through crew qualification following the integrated weapons training strategy structure. TC 3-20.31-120 is written using a plan, prepare, execute and assess methodology. This publication applies to all Abrams variants.

The principal audience for TC 3-20.31-120 is commanders, trainers, and Master Gunners of movement and maneuver units. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this publication.

Introduction

TC 3-20.31-120 provides the details of the integrated weapons training strategy (IWTS) structure specifically designed for U.S. Army heavy tanks. This training circular provides the training strategy for maneuver commanders to train, evaluate, and assess their unit’s overall proficiency at home station.

The terms tank, or heavy tank, are applicable to all variants of the M1A2 Abrams series main battle tank within this publication for simplicity

IN COLOR

This book is a “Mini” (half the size of a piece of paper).

A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.

(A BIG size version (8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, the same size as a regular sheet of paper) is on this website too)