M2 Bradley crews fire the 25 mm M242 Chain Gun and Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW) missiles from their Bradley Fighting Vehicles on simulated objectives during live-fire exercises.

The crews conduct training maneuvers, demonstrate combat power and proficiency.

The trainings was conducted to assess operational effectiveness.

The M2 Bradley, or Bradley IFV, is an American infantry fighting vehicle that is a member of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle family. It is manufactured by BAE Systems Land & Armaments, which was formerly United Defense.

The Bradley is designed for reconnaissance and to transport a squad of infantry, providing them protection from small arms fire, while also providing firepower to both suppress and eliminate most threats to friendly infantry. It is designed to be highly maneuverable and to be fast enough to keep up with heavy armor during an advance. The M2 holds a crew of three: a commander, a gunner and a driver, as well as six fully equipped soldiers.

The total cost of the program is $5,664,100,000, and the average unit costs $3,166,000.

Video Credit: U.S. Army, Army National Guard

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