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M192 Lightweight Ground Mount
The M192 Lightweight Ground Mount is a compact, collapsible ground mount with an integrated traverse and elevating mechanism, weighing 11.5 pounds, which is 6.5 pounds less than the current tripod.
It is used for mounting the M249 Light Machine Gun and M240B Medium Machine Gun, replacing existing M122 and M122A1 tripods.
The M192 LWGM, when compared to the standard M122A1 tripod, is not only lighter but also significantly faster to emplace and engage targets, capable of quickly moving from one target to the next. It is also more compact and much easier to carry as part of the Soldier’s load.
Source:
http://www.pica.army.mil/picatinnypubli ... -23-06.asp