Heavy ATGM Platoon*
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The heavy ATGM TOWs are used in independent ATGM companies, or as a Brigade level anti-tank weapons in Jaeger Brigades, organized into an ATGM company. The companies are used in cooperation with other units usually in a defensive manner, as the TOW launchers are rather bulky and heavy to move with and attack. They are used in open terrain with anti-tank barriers and indirect fire support to prevent enemy armour using the few suitable locations for their advantage.*
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The TOWs in use are ITOW, TOW-2A and TOW-2B. The Finnish names for these weapons are Panssarintorjuntaohjus 83 and 83M (83 meaning the year when approved into service), with the M model covering the A (tandem HEAT) and B (top attack) variants. The TOW-2 is more than a match to any armoured vehicle, even if using ERA.*
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The TOW platoons move with snowvehicles in the northern and eastern Finland or with Pasis in southern Finland, where the fast moving wheeled APCs can use the road network to quickly move into operation area.*