GENERAL DISCUSSION OF COMPONENTS
SELECTED FOR USE
An anti-vehicular off-route system requires three (3) basic components:
a. A sufficiently lethal and accurate weapon, including both the
warhead and warhead delivery system.
b. A target detection device.
c. A control unit capable of automatically firing a weapon in response
to detector operation.
Warhead and Warhead Delivery System.
Two (2) weapons were initially considered for off-route application; the
Light Weight Infantry Assaut Rocket Weapon (LAW) currently under development,
and the standardized 3.5 inch Rocket Launcher, M20AIB1 ("Bazooka")
with the M28 or M35 rounds.
The Bazooka was selected for use since:
a. The Bazooka is standardized and large quantities are available
for issue to Infantry Units on a T. 0. & E. basis without necessity for
additional production.
b. The Bazooka is electrically operated.
c. The Bazooka is considerably more lethal than the LAW because
of use of a larger warhead.
There is, however, no reason that the LAW could not be modified for
use in a similar role.
