[OldMissileer]

The laser the ignorant press is talking about is an AN/PEQ15. This is a small unit mounted to the rails of an M-4 or M-16 or other battle rifle.

It has both a visible and infrared laser as well as a visible and IR flashlight and is used for close to mid distance sighting for that individual firearm. The IR laser or flashlight is used with night vision goggles for the sole purpose of aiming the rifle.

The AN/PEQ15 is not used to identify targets for missiles or bombs.

[Future Snake Eater]

Yep.

A PEQ is not a GLD.

[az_gila]

The laser the ignorant press is talking about is an AN/PEQ15. This is a small unit mounted to the rails of an M-4 or M-16 or other battle rifle.
It has both a visible and infrared laser as well as a visible and IR flashlight and is used for close to mid distance sighting for that individual firearm. The IR laser or flashlight is used with night vision goggles for the sole purpose of aiming the rifle.

The AN/PEQ15 is not used to identify targets for missiles or bombs.

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Correct, but if a PEQ is pointing at a specific target, the IR and Visible sensors of a Predator or an AC-130 will easily identify that target.

It's much better than saying “that 3rd Toyota truck on the right with 6 guys around it”...:^)