What classification does the M136 84mm rocket launcher fall under in the Battalion TOA?

The M136 84mm rocket launcher is classified as ammunition within the Battalion Table of Allowances (TOA). This classification stems from its primary purpose and function: it is designed to deliver explosive projectiles effectively against enemy targets. While it does mean the rocket launcher itself is not a traditional rifle or small arms weapon, it functions as a projectile delivery system that qualifies it under the ammunition category.

Understanding the classifications helps in logistics and equipment accountability within the battalion. Ammunition in this context involves items the unit requires to sustain combat operations, which encompasses all types of munitions, including rockets and artillery rounds.

In contrast, personnel weapons refer to items carried by individual soldiers that are typically smaller arms, while support equipment and explosives encompass different categories of gear used in conjunction with combat operations but do not centralize the rocket launcher’s function as an ammunition delivery system.