What is a squad automatic weapon (SAW)?
Q: What is a squad automatic weapon (SAW)?
A: A squad automatic weapon (SAW) is a weapon used to give infantry squads or sections automatic firepower that can easily be moved around.
Q: What are the typical weapons used as SAWs?
A: The typical weapons used as SAWs are selective fire rifles.
Q: What features do SAWs usually have?
A: SAWs usually have a bipod and a heavier barrel so that they can be used as light machine guns.
Q: What benefit can be gained from using SAWs that fire the same cartridge as the weapons used by other people in the squad/section?
A: The benefit gained from using SAWs that fire the same cartridge as the weapons used by other people in the squad/section is that logistics is easier because only one type of ammunition needs to be given to a unit.
Q: Can SAWs be used by one man?
A: Yes, SAWs are light enough to be used by one man.
Q: Are heavy machine guns, such as the Browning M2, more powerful than SAWs?
A: Yes, heavy machine guns such as the Browning M2 are more powerful than SAWs.
Q: How can heavy machine guns be as effective as they can be?
A: Heavy machine guns need a crew to be as effective as they can be.
