CROWS

Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) mounted with M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun fitted with a blank firing adapter

The Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) is a series of remote weapon stations used by the US military on its armored vehicles and ships. It allows weapon operators to engage targets without leaving the protection of their vehicle. The US military has fielded both the M101 CROWS and M153 CROWS II systems.