As a Tank Crewman you are part of a highly trained combat team working in one of the fastest and most advanced combat battle tanks in the world. If you would like to be respected for the mission critical role that you will play, then this is for you.
Job Details
Other Ranks (Non Technical)
The Tank Crewman (formerly known as Crewman Main Battle Tank) is employed in the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) which provides armoured mobility and firepower on the battlefield. It is equipped with a range of tracked and wheeled armoured fighting vehicles that provide mobility, communications, endurance and combat power.
The Tank Crewman is a soldier who drives and helps maintain a Main Battle Tank or loads the main armament and machine guns and operates communications equipment organic to the vehicle.
Main Job Functions
- Tactical driving by day and night.
- Performs all driver servicing tasks on the tank and carries out minor repairs and adjustments.
- Assists tradesmen and other crewmen in repairs on the tank and its ancillary equipment.
- Loads the main armament and machine guns.
- Operates communications equipment organic to the vehicle.
The Tank Regiment (1st Armoured Regiment) operates the Abrams main battle tank. The Regiment's manning and equipment make it suitable for a variety of employments. The role of tanks is, in co-ordination with other arms, to close with and destroy the enemy using fire, manoeuvre and shock action.