SECOND PLATOON
(A-COY, 2PLT, GCE BLT 1/1)
SECOND PLATOON
(A-COY, 2PLT, GCE BLT 1/1)
Type: Standard Infantry Platoon (Amphibious Assault)
Role: Locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy’s assault by fire and close combat.
Size: XXX Marines
Platoon Commander: 2ndLt. Diesel (2-Actual)
Platoon Sergeant: N/A
Platoon FAC/RO: N/A
Squad Leader: Cpl. Crypto (2-1)
Assistant Squad Leader: N/A
Squad Corpsman: HA. Justice (Archangel 2-1)
Alpha Team Leader: Cpl. Rock (2-1-A)
Bravo Team Leader: LCpl. Joey (2-1-B)
Charlie Team Leader: Cpl. Suvzert (2-1-C)
Squad Leader: Sgt. Timfoil (2-2)
Assistant Squad Leader: Cpl. Mudbone (2-2)
Squad Corpsman: N/A
Alpha Team Leader: LCpl. Bunchy (2-2-A)
Bravo Team Leader: N/A
Charlie Team Leader: N/A
Squad Leader: N/A
Assistant Squad Leader: N/A
Squad Corpsman: N/A
Alpha Team Leader: N/A
Bravo Team Leader: N/A
Charlie Team Leader: N/A
General Characteristics
Crew: 1 (driver) + up to 3 passengers in individual seats; optional gunner
Capacity/Gross weight: 22,500 lb (10,200 kg) gross vehicle weight
Length: 20.5 ft (6.2 m) (nominal)
Width: 8.2 ft (2.5 m) (nominal)
Height: 8.5 ft (2.6 m) (nominal)
Empty weight: varies by configuration (see gross weight above)
Powerplant: 1 × 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 turbodiesel (based on GM Duramax L5P) — 400 hp (298 kW); 850 lb·ft (1,152 N·m) torque
Transmission: Allison 2500SP 6-speed automatic
Suspension: Oshkosh TAK-4i independent suspension
Armor: A-kit / B-kit modular protection; specific armor levels are classified
Performance
Operational range: ~300 miles (480 km)
Maximum road speed: 70 mph (110 km/h)
Offroad speed: varies by terrain and configuration
Maneuverability: Designed for improved off-road mobility and survivability compared with up-armored HMMWVs; transportable by CH-47/CH-53 and amphibious platforms in many configurations
Armament
Remote weapon stations (CROWS or equivalent) fitted with medium or heavy machine guns (e.g., .50 cal)
Light and medium caliber weapons, automatic grenade launchers (AGLs) and potential integration of ATGMs where required
Provision for modular mission equipment (communications, sensors, mission-specific kits) and trailer/towing interfaces
General Characteristics
Crew: 3 (vehicle commander, gunner, driver) + 8 scouts/passengers
Capacity/Gross weight: 14.4 t (15.87 short tons) (LAV-25A2)
Length: 6.39 m (21 ft 0 in)
Width: 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in)
Height: 2.69 m (8 ft 10 in)
Empty weight: varies by configuration (see gross weight above)
Powerplant: Detroit Diesel 6V53T turbocharged diesel, 300 hp (224 kW)
Transmission: Allison MT653 automatic
Suspension: 8×8 wheeled; amphibious capability (propulsion by waterjet/propellers in original configs)
Armor: Welded steel with A2/SLEP survivability improvements (modular upgrades; specifics vary by fit)
Performance
Operational range: 660 km (410 mi)
Maximum road speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)
Amphibious speed: ~10.4 km/h (6.5 mph) in water (note: some SLEP mods reduce or limit swim capability)
Maneuverability: Transportable by CH-53 and amphibious platforms in many configurations
Armament
M242 Bushmaster 25 mm chain gun with ~210 rounds
Two M240 7.62 mm machine guns (one coaxial, one pintle) with associated ammunition; two four-barrel smoke grenade launchers (forward turret sides)
Modular fittings for mission equipment, C4I kits, and fire-control upgrades available in A2/SLEP fits