This chapter provides information common to the light antiarmor weapons discussed in this manual. Topics include care and handling, destruction and decontamination procedures, and operating temperatures. Light antiarmor weapons are used against light armored vehicles, field fortifications, or other similar targets. These weapons are issued as rounds of ammunition to individual soldiers in addition to their assigned weapons and the unit's organic antiarmor weapons. Light antiarmor weapons can withstand extreme weather and environmental conditions, including arctic, tropical, and desert. The light antiarmor weapons category includes both light antiarmor and light antitank weapons. 1-1. TYPES OF LIGHT ANTIARMOR WEAPONS Light antiarmor weapons include the M72-series light antitank weapon (LAW) and the M136 AT4.
DesignationFM 23-25
EditionAug 1994
StatusSuperseded
Pages112
FunctionMarksmanship Weapons
CollectionRecent Archive