Every U.S. Army infantry platoon will be armed with M3 Carl Gustaf

The U.S. Army is forging ahead with its plan to equip every infantry platoon with a M3 Carl Gustaf 84mm recoilless rifle.

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By: Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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The weapon will be cleared for full materiel release (FMR) later this year. Meaning “all logistical support requirements and all test requirements have been met, and funding secured for the entire life cycle of the weapon system,” Army Times said.