M3 MAAWS: The M3 Multi-role Anti-armor Anti-tank Weapon System (MAAWS) is the #USMilitary designation for the Carl Gustaf M3 recoilless rifle. It is primarily used by USSOCOM special operations forces (SOFs), such as the Army Rangers, Army Special Forces, Marine Raiders, Navy SEALs, JSOC operators, and other forces. When used by the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, the M3 is known as the Ranger Anti-tank Weapons System (RAWS).
The M3 Carl Gustav is an 84mm man-portable, multi-role, parachute jumpable, recoilless rifle. The Carl Gustaf can be used from the standing, kneeling, sitting or prone positions and a bipod may be attached in front of the shoulder piece.
The basic model consists of the main tube with the breech-mounted Venturi recoil damper, with two grips near the front and a shoulder mount.
The #weapon is fitted with iron sights, but is normally aimed with the attached 3x optical sight with a 17 degree (300 mil) field of view. The M3 is normally operated by a two-man #Military crew(gunner and loader), but may be used by a single operator at a reduced rate of fire.
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Credit to : Lance Cpl. Garett Burns - 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
