Light Machine Gun: A light, man-portable weapon, normally used by dismounted infantry as a force multiplier. Normally belt or box fed, LMGs offer excellent extra firepower to a squad/section of soldiers.
Common LMGs used by Western Nations:
5.56mm M249 SAW -
United States Army/Marine Corps
5.56mm L86 Light Support Weapon - British Army
5.56mm C9 FN Minimi -
Canadian Army
5.56mm F89 - Australian Army
5.56mm Mini-mitrailleuse -
French Army