Which weapon is a light anti-armor system designed for short-range engagement?

• A. Heavy Antitank Missile Launcher (TOW)
• B. Medium Antitank Missile Launcher (Javelin)
• C. Light Antitank Rocket Launcher
• D. 120's Mortar Cannon (Heavy)

Answer: (C)

Short-range, infantry-portable anti-armor capability is built around quick, on-the-spot engagement to defeat armored threats at close distances. A light antitank rocket launcher fits this role best: it’s shoulder-fired, lightweight, and designed for rapid response by a small squad. This enables infantry to quickly threaten or deter armored vehicles without waiting for larger, heavier systems to be deployed.

Heavy antitank missile launchers are designed for longer-range, more deliberate engagements and require more setup and manpower. Medium antitank systems sit between in terms of range and weight, but they’re not as nimble or easily carried as a light system. A 120mm mortar cannon is indirect-fire support, intended for area coverage rather than direct armor engagement, so it wouldn’t be the right tool for close-range anti-armor needs.