Purpose:	New weapons for AA: Overmatch
Use:	Public Application
Development:	Started for E3 2004
Fielded:	N/A

The Javelin missile system will be introduced in an upcoming version of America's Army: Special Forces (Overmatch) game. Javelin is a man-portable, shoulder-fired missile that comes in two parts: the disposable tube which holds the missile, and the reusable command launch unit (CLU). It is primarily an anti-vehicle weapon, but can be used on other targets as well. Javelin is designed to attack the top of a tank where the armor is weak. After Javelin is launched, the missile climbs skyward. As the missile approaches the target, it dives down striking the top of the target. If the target is protected from above, the Javelin operator has the option of selecting a direct-flight side-attack mode.

In direct-flight mode, the missile takes a straight path to the target thereby hitting the target in the side. The direct-flight can also be used to engage bunkers and helicopters. Javelin is a fire and forget weapon, so a Soldier can fire it and move to a new position before the enemy even realizes that they are under attack. While looking through the CLU the operator can choose one of three views: 4x zoom, 4x thermal zoom, and 9x thermal zoom. With its 9x thermal zoom, the CLU makes a very useful scouting device with or without a missile tube. In the America's Army game the missile system will be fully functional. Players will be able to cycle through the 3 zoom modes, choose top-attack or direct-flight mode, and detach tubes from the CLU. In the game, a Javelin operator will start with the CLU, one tube, and a rifle. The CLU will replace the Javelin operator's binoculars and can be used as a scouting device. Additional tubes will be placed in the map, and other players can pick them up and supply them to the Javelin operator. Since the Javelin operator can only carry one missile tube at a time, successful use of the Javelin system will require teamwork.