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M2/M3 BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE
SYSTEM MAINTAINER COURSE
(MOS 63M)

United States Army Correspondence Course

Course Number 091 M45

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

 

Introduction

 
Overview

The M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer Course (MOS 63M) consists of thirty (30) subcourses: MM4807, MM4811, MM4812, MM4814, OD0456, OD0469, OD1506, OD1608, OD1609, IT0332, IT0333, IT0334, OD0463, OD1401, OD1403, OD1610, OD1621, OD1633, OD1725, OD0455, IS0902, OD1603, OD1604, OD1606, OD1619, OD1620, OD0611, OD1605, OD1607, OD1622.

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 an M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle 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 a Bradley Fighting Vehicle 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.

MM4807, Bradley Fighting Vehicle TOW Subsystem and Associated Test Equipment

MM4811, TOW -- 2 Weapon System

MM4812, Night Sight (AN/TAS-4A)

MM4814, Bradley Fighting Vehicle TOW

OD0456, Introduction to the M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV)

OD0469, M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Armament

OD1506, Maintenance of the M242 Automatic Gun

OD1608, M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle: Fire Control System

OD1609, M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle: Turret

IT0332, Powers of Ten and Conversion of Electrical Units

IT0333, OHM's Law

IT0334, Circuits

OD0463, Cannon Tube Evaluation

OD1401, Precision Measuring Instruments

OD1403, Shop Safety

OD1610, M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle: Troubleshooting

OD1621, Use and Care of Hand Tools and Measuring Tools

OD1633, Basic Electronics

OD1725, Basic Schematic Interpretation

OD0455, Introduction to Simplified Test Equipment/Internal Combustion Engines (STE/ICE)

IS0902, Introduction to Wheeled Vehicles

OD1603, M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle: Engine Starting/Charging System

OD1604, M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle: Gear Selection System

OD1606, M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle: Hull Power Distribution System

OD1619, Principles of Internal Combustion Engines

OD1620, Principles of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Systems

OD0611, Principles of Automotive Electricity

OD1605, M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle: Steering System

OD1607, M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle: Fire Suppression System

OD1622, Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair

 
Informal Access

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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
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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:
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    Training Directorate
    US ARMY CASCOM
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    Fort Lee, VA 23801-1511

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