World Defence News, By Army Recognition: With the need for United States Soldiers in Afghanistan to engage the enemy at longer distances, Picatinny Arsenal has completed an initial training and fielding of a weapon for traditional Army units previously used only by special operations commands. The Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System, or MAAWS, also known as the M3 Carl Gustaf, has been in the
A civilian instructor coaches two paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team on how to use a Carl Gustav 84mm recoilless rifle during a certification class Dec. 6, 2011, at Fort Bragg, N.C. The multi-role weapon can be used against armor, fortifications and personnel.(Photo credit U.S. army Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod)
United States Special Operations Command inventory since 1991.Source: World Defence News: Carl Gustaf 81mm Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Person..
