Two decades of counterinsurgency wars have taken a toll on the US Army's proficiency in tank gunnery and mechanized warfare.

The M1A2 Abrams is a formidable main battle tank used ... Bore gun capable of firing various types of ammunition, enhancing its effectiveness against armored targets. With a crew of four ...

Instead of selecting soldiers from various tank crews, and assembling a potential “dream team,” the unit opted for the “most well-rounded crew.” The American M1 Abrams is considered one of ...