The US Army's tank proficiency has fallen after two decades of counterinsurgency warfare. "Many crews struggle with the basics of tank gunnery," an armor expert wrote. The Army is refocusing on ...

1-16th Infantry, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, conducted M1A2 Abrams tank gunnery Table IV and V training Sept. 29 through Oct 2, 2025, on Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

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 the best ...

The US Army may have the best tanks in the world. But it has a problem: its tank gunners are rusty. "A gap exists today between the capabilities of tank weapon systems and the ability of crews to ...