Alan Altadonna

Military Service:

• Rank: Corporal

  Branch/Position: Marine Corps

  Period: December 2006 - January 2011

  Occupation: 1812 - M1A1 Tank Crewman

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  As members of an M1A1 tank crew or unit, M1A1 tank crewman perform various duties incident to the operation and maintenance of the tank, to include tactical employment, firing and maneuvering. Typical duties include preparing tanks, personnel, and equipment for movement and combat; preparation of ammunition for firing; locating targets; loading, aiming and firing of organic tank weapons using the tank fire control system; driving the tank; and performance of operator-level preventive and corrective maintenance.