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