September 27, 2020 - Paratroopers assigned to the U.S. Army
82nd Airborne Division execute a live-fire range using the
Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided or TOW weapon
system.
This Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) provides long-range
sensor and anti-armor/precision assault fire capabilities, enabling the
Soldier to shape the battlefield by detecting and engaging targets at long
range with Tube-Launched, Optically Tracked, Wireless-Guided (TOW) Missiles;
or directing the employment of other weapon systems to destroy those
targets.
ITAS is a multipurpose weapon system, used as a reconnaissance,
surveillance and target acquisition sensor.
