Intelligence gathering

The HMG provides integral close-range support from a fitted to a Land Rover.

The HMG provides the commander with added capability at greater ranges.

Cleaning and maintaining their heavy machine guns.

Taking out enemy targets from a ranged distance.

Marksman

Heavy Machine Gunner

Helicopters Pilot

Taking the wounded to safety. (Medical centre) Providing Artillery from the air.

Target identification.

Combat
Basic Field Engineering - Knots & lashings, field machines, basic structures, hand & power tools, construction techniques.

Evacuating troops to and from battle areas.

The LMG allows the soldier to supress fire from up to 800m away.

Light Machine Gun Combat Engineer Combat Shotgun

The shotgun can be fitted with a single point elasticated sling or the issued rifle sling

100 round disintegrating belt.

Water Supply - The production and distribution of drinkable water.

Weighs 7.1kg (8.5 kg with 100 rounds)

Demolitions - The use of explosives

The shotgun allows the solider apply a quick rapid rate of fire over a large area.

The shotgun is used for close quarters combat.