The L86A1 LSW ("Light Support Weapon") is a magazine-fed squad automatic weapon originally intended to provide fire support at a fireteam level.
For a time, the primary use of the LSW has shifted to that of a marksman's weapon within many infantry sections, capable of providing precision fire at ranges of over 600 m;[REF] however, it was replaced in this role by the Rifle, 7.62 mm L129A1 [REF].