Why Tanks Need 4 Crew Members, Not 3

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Why Tanks Need 4 Crew Members, Not 3
By Col. Rich Creed, U.S. Army
on March 15, 2018


Having spent a lot of time on tanks, I would argue that pursuing technical solutions that don’t account for the human dimension of sustained ground combat is a mistake. The four-soldier crew gives flexibility that three cannot.


Pulling local security is a real requirement inside a tactical assembly area. Doing so while maintaining weapons, conducting maintenance, eating, and getting some sleep is already tough. When in radio listening silence you need a runner, and during tactical road marches you need an air guard.

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