So, you walk up to your tank and....

MAN OH MAN. WOW. The cargo system did a fucking number on that thing, make sure after this OP to give the CTs and RO a piece of your fucking mind, but for now you want to be on their good side. I'll explain later
Well. first thing's first.
Call the MTs
Now, the MTs aren't your slaves, (though many will act like slaves, as they can't stay away from that tank, they love it to much.) so don't nag them to come fix your tanks 3 seconds after they wake up, they have their own shit to worry about as well.
Your tank has 3 replacement modules to start out with, they are,
LTB Cannon
Concussive Armor
and replacement treads
While the MTs are repairing your tank, you should make for the RO.
Second,
GET FUCKING AMMO FOR YOUR MAIN GUN.
You don't start out with ammo, so, unless you want to be a useless moving brick, you need to get ammo for your main gun. to get said ammo, go nag the RO,
The ammo only costs about 30 points so they shouldn't give much trouble for it.
Once you have cannon ammo your tank is now ready for combat.
Now for the third optional step,
Getting modules from the RO
Now you are not entitled to these modules, and these modules cost a ton of points, so the RO can tell you fuck right off. This is why you want to be on the ROs good side.
Once you have done all of these steps your tank will be ready for combat. Now give them hell!