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{{era|H3R}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Seealso|UNSC Laser Designator}}
{{Wikipedia|List_of_laser_applications#Laser_sight}}
[[File:Laser Aiming Module.jpg|thumb|A close-up of a laser module of M6C/SOCOM model. Note the Chinese and Korean characters stamped on the side in the order respectively.]]
{{Center|''Not to be confused with the [[Laser designator|UNSC laser designator]] or [[H-165 Forward Observer Module|Target locator]].''}}
'''Laser Aiming Modules''', otherwise known as '''laser sights''', '''point lasers''', or '''infrared pointers''' are [[weapon attachments]] used for sighting. These sights are used on [[M7]] and [[M7S]] Caseless SMGs and [[M6C/SOCOM]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref>
[[File:H3ODST-M7S-M6C-LAM-Comparison.png|thumb|250px|A close-up comparison of the laser aiming modules on the M7S SMG  and M6C/SOCOM models (''Not to scale'').]]
A '''laser aiming module''' (abbreviated '''LAM''')<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 229''</ref> otherwise known as a '''laser sight''', '''point laser''', or '''infrared pointer''' is a [[weapon attachment]] used for sighting. These sights are used on [[M7 Caseless Submachine Gun|M7]] and [[M7S Caseless Submachine Gun|M7S Caseless SMGs]] and [[M6C/SOCOM]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref>


They are mostly used for night operations where aiming with conventional sights would be difficult. With these "pointers", Special Forces such as the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s, as they are the primary users for such equipment, can align them to a target, making aiming easier. Another variant of this would be infrared lasers, such as the ones used on the [[Spartan Laser]]. Contrary to popular belief, the laser pointer will not draw a red line in the air towards its target, unless there is sufficient atmospheric disturbance, such as dust or smoke, between the pointer and the target.
They are mostly used for night operations where aiming with conventional sights would be difficult. With these "pointers", Special Forces such as the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s, as they are the primary users for such equipment, can align them to a target, making aiming easier. Another variant of this would be infrared lasers, such as the [[Wyrd optics suite|Wyrd III optics]] attached on the [[Spartan Laser]].
 
Contrary to popular belief, the laser pointer will not draw a red line in the air towards its target, unless there is sufficient atmospheric disturbance, such as dust or smoke, between the pointer and the target.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H3ODST-M6CSOCOM-LAM-SideViews.png|Side views of the LAM on the M6C/SOCOM.
File:H5G LaserModule Concept.jpg|Concept art for a laser module in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
</gallery>
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
*[[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]]
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[The Life]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
[[Category:Weapon attachments]]
[[Category:Weapon attachments]]

Latest revision as of 08:13, May 7, 2023

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Not to be confused with the UNSC laser designator or Target locator.
A close-up comparison of the laser aiming modules on the M7S SMG and M6C/SOCOM models (Not to scale).

A laser aiming module (abbreviated LAM)[1] otherwise known as a laser sight, point laser, or infrared pointer is a weapon attachment used for sighting. These sights are used on M7 and M7S Caseless SMGs and M6C/SOCOM.[2]

They are mostly used for night operations where aiming with conventional sights would be difficult. With these "pointers", Special Forces such as the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, as they are the primary users for such equipment, can align them to a target, making aiming easier. Another variant of this would be infrared lasers, such as the Wyrd III optics attached on the Spartan Laser.

Contrary to popular belief, the laser pointer will not draw a red line in the air towards its target, unless there is sufficient atmospheric disturbance, such as dust or smoke, between the pointer and the target.

Gallery[edit]

  • Side views of the LAM on the M6C/SOCOM.

    Side views of the LAM on the M6C/SOCOM.

  • Concept art for a laser module in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art for a laser module in Halo 5: Guardians.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 229
  2. ^ Halo 3: ODST
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