Wednesday, February 25, 2015

3rd LAR Marines test new LAV-Anti-tank Weapon System

A Light-Armored Vehicle equipped with a new Anti-Tank weapons system sits stationary at the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion ramp prior to operational testing with Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided missiles on range 500 aboard the Combat Center, Feb. 10, 2015. During testing, 3rd LAR Marines got a first-hand look at what the new system will add to the Marine Corps’ arsenal and combat readiness. New capabilities include mobility while firing TOW missiles and improved optic magnification for enhanced target acquisition. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Charles Santamaria/Released)