M72A1E1 Improved Light Antitank Weapon

Abstract

The Army Concept Team in Vietnam evaluated the M72A1E1 Light Antitank Weapon (improved LAW) to determine its suitability for use by US Army units in the Republic of Vietnam. The weapon was evaluated by the 4th, 9th, and 25th Infantry Divisions from 1 April to 4 July 1969 in regular combat operations. During the evaluation, the improved LAW was used primarily against enemy bunkers, buildings, and personnel, and in a reconnaissance-by-fire role.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 22, 1969
Accession Number
AD0861318

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People

  • David H. Weddington

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Tank Weapons
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Army
  • Combat Operations
  • Employment
  • Enemy Personnel
  • Explosives
  • Government (Foreign)
  • High Explosives
  • Infantry
  • Laterites
  • Launchers
  • Mekong Delta
  • Reconnaissance
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Weapons

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  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering