LAW
Military abbreviation · Weapon and Military Equipment
| Stands for | Light Anti-Tank Weapon |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
LAW stands for Light Anti-Tank Weapon, a weapon and military equipment abbreviation.
M72 lightweight, single-shot, disposable rocket launcher carried by infantry to engage light vehicles, bunkers and buildings. It has been in service since the 1960s and remains in production in updated versions.
Example: Each squad carried two LAWs for the assault on the bunker.
Usage notes
The tube serves as both packaging and launcher and is thrown away after firing. LAWs were widely used in Vietnam. Newer weapons such as the AT4 and NLAW handle heavier targets. Pronounced as the word "law."
Related abbreviations
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- LAV – Light Armored Vehicle
- LGB – Laser-guided bomb
- LMG – Light machine gun
- MANPADS – Man-portable air-defense system
- MBT – Main battle tank
- MG – Machine gun
- MIRV – Multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle