Behind Closed Doors with Joan Lunden

Season 1, Episode 9

Episode Title: U.S. Army Tank School

Air Date: 2001-03-01

Overview:

In this episode of Behind Closed Doors, Joan Lunden visits the U.S. Army Armor School at Fort Knox to explore how soldiers are trained to operate the M1A2 Abrams tank. With rare access, she joins trainees in simulators, maintenance drills, and live-fire exercises, even driving a tank herself. The episode highlights the physical and mental demands of armored warfare and the teamwork required to master one of the Army’s most powerful combat vehicles. Through firsthand experience and interviews, Lunden offers viewers an inside look at the precision and discipline of America’s tank crews.