Subsequently, units from Waalhaven would be sent in with additional support weapons.
Work on a new light support weapon for the Singapore Army began in 1978.
The DP had a reputation as an effective light support weapon.
Because the M1918 was supposed to be used as a support weapon, it did not have a place to put a bayonet.
They were to be used as support weapons if they were needed.
It was developed in response to a military requirement for a multi-purpose close support weapon.
The men had no experience of attacking an Arab village in daylight, and lacked support weapons.
It may include parts of larger support weapons such as mortars, radio equipment and spare batteries.
This light support weapon fulfills the role as the squad machine gunner.
A Carrier platoon had a higher number of light support weapons than a rifle company.