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But that’s not the only demand on the armor field, which this concept creates. So the Army will need to add more armor crewmen to formations.Ĭurrent plans for the MPF concept require a company of 64 armor crewmen in each infantry brigade from the MPF battalion. But that worked primarily because the units weren’t called upon as often as they will be in a more intense, near-peer battle.įighting in that setup now would mean one company out of 40 companies being tasked with a quarter of the missions, which is not a sustainable model, Stone said. So direct fire assets and armor were consolidated at the brigade level. Humphrey, 3rd ABCT, 1st AD Public Affairs Office) This training allows crew-members the opportunity to improve gunnery skills and maintain readiness. Luis Munoz, a Fort Bliss native and tank commander with 1st Battalion 67th Armor "Death Dealers,” 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division (Rotational) prepares to qualify at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, March 19. RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, Republic of Korea - Sgt.