AN/PEQ-1 SOFLAM

AN/PEQ-1A SOFLAM

USAF Tactical Air Control Party operators using a SOFLAM during training at Aviano Air Base, Italy in 2012

The AN/PEQ-1 also known as a Special Operations Forces Laser Acquisition Marker (SOFLAM or SOF-LAM) is a US military Laser designator designed for use by Special Operations Forces, under more rugged field conditions.^[1]

The AN/PEQ-1 was first used in combat in Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequently in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Specifications

Per the manufacturers' specifications,^[1] the AN/PEQ-1 has the following characteristics:

• Weight 11.3 lb (5.2 kg)
• Ranging range up to 20 km
• Target designation range over 10 km
• Laser type: NdYag, 1064 nm

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