091 M35 M1A1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer Course (MOS 63A)

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M1A1 ABRAMS TANK
SYSTEM MAINTAINER COURSE
(MOS 63A)
United States Army Correspondence Course

Course Number 091 M35

United States Army Combined Arms Support Command
Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1809

Introduction

Overview
The M1A1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer Course (MOS 63A) consists of thirty-three (33) subcourses: OD0455, OD0460, OD0468, OD0470, OD0471, OD0472, OD0474, OD0475, OD0476, OD0477, OD0478, OD0479, OD0480, OD0481, OD0482, OD0483, OD0484, OD0485, OD0486, OD0487, OD0488, OD0489, OD0490, OD0491, OD0610, OD0611, OD1403, OD1705, OD1706, OD1707, OD1709, OD1710, OD1711.

It reflects the doctrine current at the time its subcourses were prepared.
Unless otherwise stated, the masculine gender of singular pronouns is used to refer to both men and women.

Proponent This course is issued by the--
U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD)
U.S. Army Training Support Center
Newport News, Virginia 23628-0001

Purpose
This course provides enlisted personnel in CMF 63 with a working knowledge of the duties of a M1A1 Abrams tank system maintainer.

Target
Audience Enlisted personnel qualified in or assigned to a duty position in CMF 63 whose duties require the knowledge and skills of the M1A1 Abrams tank system maintainer.

Requirements
There are no additional prerequisites or special requirements for those eligible to take this course.

Contents The course contains the subcourses listed below. Subcourses should be completed in the order shown.
OD0455, Introduction to Simplified Test Equipment/Internal Combustion Engines (STE/ICE)

OD0460, M1 Abrams Tank: Automotive Test Equipment

OD0468, Introduction to the M1 Abrams Tank: Armament

OD0470, Principles of Electrical Systems -- M1 Tank

OD0471, Principles of the Simpified Test Equipment/M1 Test Set -- M1 Tank

OD0472, Principles of Gunner's Primary Sight (GPS) and Thermal Sight -- M1 Tank

OD0474, Fire Extinguisher System on the M1 Tank

OD0475, Principles of Hydraulics -- M1 Tank

OD0476, Principles of Starting and Charging Systems -- M1 Tank

OD0477, Principles of Brake System and Parking Brake System -- M1 Tank

OD0478, Principles and Troubleshooting of the Power Train on the M1 Tank

OD0479, Principles and Troubleshooting of the Suspension System -- M1 Tank

OD0480, Troubleshooting Auto Self-Test and Cable Disconnect -- M1 Tank

OD0481, Troubleshooting Computer SubSystem - M1 Tank

OD0482, Troubleshooting Firing Circuit System - M1 Tank

OD0483, Troubleshooting Commander's Weapon Station (CWS) Azimuth Drive Subsystem -- M1 Tank

OD0484, Troubleshooting Engine System (Electrical Subsystem) -- M1 Tank

OD0485, Battle Damage Assessment and Repair (BDAR) -- M1 Tank

OD0486, AGT 1500 C Turbine Engine & Principles of the Cooling System -- M1 Tank

OD0487, Inlet Guide Vane Assembly on the M1 Tank

OD0488, Troubleshooting the Fuel System of the M1 Tank

OD0489, Troubleshooting Vehicle/Turret Power Control Subsystem on the M1 Tank

OD0490, Troubleshooting Azimuth Elevation SubSys - M1 Tank

OD0491, Troubleshooting Auxiliary Hydraulic Subsystem -- M1 Tank

OD0610, Principles of Automotive Engines

OD0611, Principles of Automotive Electricity

OD1403, Shop Safety

OD1705, NBC Protection System M1A1 Series Tank

OD1706, Wiring Diagrams, M1A1 Tank

OD1707, Removal Accessory Gearbox and Forward Engine Module of the AGT Turbine Engine

OD1709, Ground Hop Procedures, M1 Abrams Tank

OD1710, Introduction to the X-1100--3B Transmission, M1A1 Abrams Tank

OD1711, Troubleshooting the X-1100--3B Transmission, M1A1 Abrams Tank (Organizational Maintenance)

Informal Access
Feel free to preview any (or all) of the component subcourses by activating the hyperlink(s) above to see if it (they) meet(s) your needs, to study it (them) without committing to formal enrollment, or use it (them) as an on-line desk reference.

Enrollment

Enrollment
Eligibility
The Army Correspondence Course Program courses/subcourses are available to U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, West Point cadets, and authorized federal civilian employees.
Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course/subcourse in which they request enrollment.

Enrollment
Notes To enroll in this course, go to the My Courses Home tab on this site, find the module of interest, activate the enroll button () and complete on-screen enrollment requirements.

Taking the Course/Subcourses On-Line

Taking the
subcourses
You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the course's component subcourses is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the subcourse final examinations.

Taking
the exams
REMINDER: To receive credit for the subcourses toward course completion, you must have received course enrollment verification by e-mail before taking any subcourse examination.
Once you complete an individual examination and "submit" your responses, you will be notified immediately if you have, or have not, earned a passing grade. You will receive your final grade (Completion Notice) by mail.

Assistance

Points of
Contact If you have any questions about the course or any of its component subcourses, call or e-mail one of the points of contact listed below. Be sure you specify the subcourse on which you have a question:
For questions about content, contact:

ATCL AO
Training Directorate
US ARMY CASCOM
401 1st Street
Fort Lee, VA 23801-1511

For assistance, go to the Army Training Help Desk (ATHD) at https://athd.army.mil

Select Ask a Question/Submit Comment tab.
Select Distributed Learning/ACCP as the category.
Choose a sub-category from the drop down menu.
Please include your SSN in the inquiry.


Introduction

Overview	The M1A1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer Course (MOS 63A) consists of thirty-three (33) subcourses: OD0455, OD0460, OD0468, OD0470, OD0471, OD0472, OD0474, OD0475, OD0476, OD0477, OD0478, OD0479, OD0480, OD0481, OD0482, OD0483, OD0484, OD0485, OD0486, OD0487, OD0488, OD0489, OD0490, OD0491, OD0610, OD0611, OD1403, OD1705, OD1706, OD1707, OD1709, OD1710, OD1711. It reflects the doctrine current at the time its subcourses were prepared. Unless otherwise stated, the masculine gender of singular pronouns is used to refer to both men and women.

Proponent	This course is issued by the-- U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD) U.S. Army Training Support Center Newport News, Virginia 23628-0001

Purpose	This course provides enlisted personnel in CMF 63 with a working knowledge of the duties of a M1A1 Abrams tank system maintainer.

Target Audience	Enlisted personnel qualified in or assigned to a duty position in CMF 63 whose duties require the knowledge and skills of the M1A1 Abrams tank system maintainer.

Requirements	There are no additional prerequisites or special requirements for those eligible to take this course.

Contents	The course contains the subcourses listed below. Subcourses should be completed in the order shown. OD0455, Introduction to Simplified Test Equipment/Internal Combustion Engines (STE/ICE) OD0460, M1 Abrams Tank: Automotive Test Equipment OD0468, Introduction to the M1 Abrams Tank: Armament OD0470, Principles of Electrical Systems -- M1 Tank OD0471, Principles of the Simpified Test Equipment/M1 Test Set -- M1 Tank OD0472, Principles of Gunner's Primary Sight (GPS) and Thermal Sight -- M1 Tank OD0474, Fire Extinguisher System on the M1 Tank OD0475, Principles of Hydraulics -- M1 Tank OD0476, Principles of Starting and Charging Systems -- M1 Tank OD0477, Principles of Brake System and Parking Brake System -- M1 Tank OD0478, Principles and Troubleshooting of the Power Train on the M1 Tank OD0479, Principles and Troubleshooting of the Suspension System -- M1 Tank OD0480, Troubleshooting Auto Self-Test and Cable Disconnect -- M1 Tank OD0481, Troubleshooting Computer SubSystem - M1 Tank OD0482, Troubleshooting Firing Circuit System - M1 Tank OD0483, Troubleshooting Commander's Weapon Station (CWS) Azimuth Drive Subsystem -- M1 Tank OD0484, Troubleshooting Engine System (Electrical Subsystem) -- M1 Tank OD0485, Battle Damage Assessment and Repair (BDAR) -- M1 Tank OD0486, AGT 1500 C Turbine Engine & Principles of the Cooling System -- M1 Tank OD0487, Inlet Guide Vane Assembly on the M1 Tank OD0488, Troubleshooting the Fuel System of the M1 Tank OD0489, Troubleshooting Vehicle/Turret Power Control Subsystem on the M1 Tank OD0490, Troubleshooting Azimuth Elevation SubSys - M1 Tank OD0491, Troubleshooting Auxiliary Hydraulic Subsystem -- M1 Tank OD0610, Principles of Automotive Engines OD0611, Principles of Automotive Electricity OD1403, Shop Safety OD1705, NBC Protection System M1A1 Series Tank OD1706, Wiring Diagrams, M1A1 Tank OD1707, Removal Accessory Gearbox and Forward Engine Module of the AGT Turbine Engine OD1709, Ground Hop Procedures, M1 Abrams Tank OD1710, Introduction to the X-1100--3B Transmission, M1A1 Abrams Tank OD1711, Troubleshooting the X-1100--3B Transmission, M1A1 Abrams Tank (Organizational Maintenance)

Informal Access	Feel free to preview any (or all) of the component subcourses by activating the hyperlink(s) above to see if it (they) meet(s) your needs, to study it (them) without committing to formal enrollment, or use it (them) as an on-line desk reference.

Enrollment

Enrollment Eligibility	The Army Correspondence Course Program courses/subcourses are available to U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, West Point cadets, and authorized federal civilian employees. Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course/subcourse in which they request enrollment.

Enrollment Notes	To enroll in this course, go to the My Courses Home tab on this site, find the module of interest, activate the enroll button () and complete on-screen enrollment requirements.

Taking the Course/Subcourses On-Line

Taking the subcourses	You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the course's component subcourses is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the subcourse final examinations.

Taking the exams	REMINDER: To receive credit for the subcourses toward course completion, you must have received course enrollment verification by e-mail before taking any subcourse examination. Once you complete an individual examination and "submit" your responses, you will be notified immediately if you have, or have not, earned a passing grade. You will receive your final grade (Completion Notice) by mail.

Assistance

Points of Contact	If you have any questions about the course or any of its component subcourses, call or e-mail one of the points of contact listed below. Be sure you specify the subcourse on which you have a question: For questions about content, contact: ATCL AO Training Directorate US ARMY CASCOM 401 1st Street Fort Lee, VA 23801-1511 For assistance, go to the Army Training Help Desk (ATHD) at https://athd.army.mil Select Ask a Question/Submit Comment tab. Select Distributed Learning/ACCP as the category. Choose a sub-category from the drop down menu. Please include your SSN in the inquiry.