Amazing Facts About M1 Abrams Tank

M1 Abrams Tank Commander

M1 Abrams - crew in M1A1 conduct a counter improvised explosive device mission in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 22, 2007

All the roles when operating a tank are essential, especially the commander. An M1 Abrams commander has many duties, including directing the crew in the turret basket, managing the tank’s operations, and corresponds with other tank commanders. They also have access to a joystick-controlled thermal night vision viewer, several periscopes, and an integrated display that provides data of various Abrams systems and its position. You can find this crew member sitting inside the appropriately titled Commander’s Hatch.