This manual is the authoritative reference document for all Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) operations in Multicrew Tank Combat (MTC). It prescribes crew conduct, fire control procedures, tactical doctrine, and communication standards to be followed by all RAAC personnel during authorised operations.

All RAAC members are required to be familiar with the contents of this manual. Ignorance of its provisions is not a mitigating circumstance in disciplinary proceedings.

During RAAC operations, the following chain of command applies:

The Field Commander oversees tactical operations at the troop or squadron level, coordinating between multiple tank crews and reporting to CO/2IC.

• Issue movement orders and formation changes to TC elements
• Coordinate fire support and target priority across multiple tanks
• Maintain situational awareness of all friendly and enemy positions
• Report battle damage assessment (BDA) to CO after each engagement
• Authorise ammunition expenditure beyond standard load

The Tank Commander is the most critical crew position. They own the battle from inside the turret — identifying targets, issuing fire control orders, and managing crew welfare and positioning.

• Identify and prioritise targets using SALUTE (Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment)
• Issue GFCO (Gunner Fire Control Order) for each engagement
• Control vehicle positioning through the Driver
• Maintain comms with FC and adjacent TC elements
• Issue CEASE FIRE and assess BDA after each engagement
• Report crew casualties and vehicle status to FC

The Gunner operates the M1A1's main 120mm smooth-bore gun and coaxial machine gun. Speed and accuracy are the Gunner's primary attributes.

• Scan assigned sector continuously
• Await GFCO before engaging any target
• Call "ON THE WAY" when firing
• Call "TARGET" on confirmed hit / kill
• Call "MISS" if shot fails — TC will assess and re-engage
• Never fire without a command unless TC is visibly incapacitated

The Loader's speed directly determines the crew's rate of fire. Consistent, fast loading is a combat multiplier.

• Load the ammunition type called by the TC in the GFCO
• Call "LOADED" the instant the round is chambered
• Monitor internal ammunition count — report "AMMO LOW" at 50% remaining
• Operate the hatch-mounted weapon on TC command
• Assist with casualty first aid when not actively loading

The Driver gives the crew survivability through positioning. A well-positioned tank is harder to kill than a well-armoured one.

• Maintain hull-down position at all times when the TC has a firing solution
• Execute movement orders immediately and without question during contact
• Know three withdrawal routes before entering any engagement area
• Never reverse at full speed — scan before manoeuvring
• Call "DRIVER STOPPED" when halted in a firing position

All engagements are initiated by the TC using the standard GFCO format. Deviations are permitted only in emergency situations and must be noted in AAR.

Hull-down means exposing only the turret above a ridgeline or terrain feature. This significantly reduces your target profile. The Driver is responsible for achieving and maintaining hull-down on TC command. Never advance to a full profile position without TC authorisation.

When multiple tanks are operating together, one element moves while the other provides covering fire. The moving element never crosses the covering element's line of fire. Calls: "MOVING" / "COVERING".

Most MBTs have weaker side and rear armour. A flanking attack from 90 degrees or greater often results in immediate kills. FC coordinates flanking — never flank without informing adjacent TCs to avoid fratricide.

Tactical withdrawal preserves combat power. When ordered to withdraw: Driver reverses out of contact (do not turn your rear to the enemy unless ordered), Gunner covers with coax, TC maintains comms with FC. Call "BREAKING CONTACT" before withdrawing.

1. TC confirms crew positions are filled and comms are working
2. Loader confirms ammunition type loaded — calls ammo type and count
3. Gunner confirms weapon system is operational — "GUNNER UP"
4. Driver confirms vehicle status and fuel — "DRIVER UP"
5. TC reports to FC "TANK READY"

1. TC calls CEASE FIRE and scans for remaining threats
2. Loader reports current ammo count
3. Gunner reports any weapon system issues
4. Driver reports vehicle status and fuel
5. TC calls BDA to FC: enemies destroyed, vehicle damage, crew status

All RAAC comms are conducted on the primary Discord voice channel during operations. Net discipline is mandatory during contact. The following rules apply:

• Keep transmissions short — state your callsign, then your message
• Do not speak over a TC or FC issuing orders
• Non-essential conversation is prohibited during contact
• If unsure of an order, respond "SAY AGAIN" — never assume
• All crew calls (LOADED, TARGET, CONTACT etc.) are made on internal crew comms
• FC-level traffic (formations, objectives, BDA) is on the troop net

When artillery or indirect fire support is available in MTC, the following coordination procedure applies. The Artillery Overlay (available from CO) is the reference document for targeting grids.

1. Observer identifies target and confirms it is outside friendly positions by 200m minimum
2. Observer transmits call for fire to FC
3. FC authorises and relays to artillery element
4. Artillery element calls "SHOT" on firing, "SPLASH" 5 seconds before round impact
5. Observer calls "ADJUST" (correction) or "FIRE FOR EFFECT" on target
6. Observer calls "END OF MISSION" and reports BDA

The RAAC Artillery Overlay is a targeting reference tool produced by the CO for use during MTC operations. It provides pre-surveyed grid references for common engagement areas. Contact CO TerminalLance1775 on Discord to obtain the current overlay file.

An After-Action Review is conducted by the TC or FC at the end of every RAAC operation. The AAR should be brief (5–10 minutes) and cover three questions:

1. What was supposed to happen? — The plan, the objective, the intent.
2. What actually happened? — Factual summary. No blame. What occurred.
3. What do we do differently next time? — Lessons, corrections, and improvements.

Key AAR data (kills, losses, objectives achieved, crew performance notes) is submitted via PAF for logging in MILPAC as an Operation service record entry.