84mm recoilless rifle

84mm recoilless rifle, a photo by The U.S. Army on Flickr.

The U.S. Army

A civilian instructor coaches two paratroopers with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division on how to use a Carl Gustav 84mm recoilless rifle during a certification class at Fort Bragg, N.C. The multi-role weapon can be used against armor, fortifications and personnel.