Master gunners: A tank crew's key to success
By Sgt. Tara Fajardo ArteagaMay 3, 2022
DRAWSKO POMORSKIE, Poland — Soldiers can hear the rumble of the M1A2 Abrams tanks cresting the hill of Bucierz Range, Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland. These tanks are loud, heavy machines that make their presence known when operated in combat.
Brandishing these impressive vehicles onto the battlefield are tank crews consisting of four Soldiers: a commander, a driver, a gunner and a loader. It takes training and experience to become proficient on the battlefield; it also requires guidance and determination to mold these Soldiers into experienced tanker crews.
The master gunner is the noncommissioned officer who holds the key to success for these tanker crews. They are the technical and tactical experts for their specific weapons and responsible for advising the commander on everything related to that particular vehicle. They also lead in developing training materials and conducting gunnery and live-fire exercises.
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