Reported early this month, the U.S. Army released a new lightweight tripod for the Ma Deuce according the Army.mil... "In November, the 1st Armored Division became the first Army division to be fielded the new M205 Lightweight Tripod for Heavy Machine Guns, which is replacing the currently used M3 tripod for the M2/M2A1 and MK19 machine guns. The new tripod provides a strong, stable firing platform at significantly reduced weight. At 34-pounds, the M205 weighs 16 pounds less than the 50-pound M3 Tripod, which represents significant progress in lightening the Soldier's load. The tripod also has a new T&E mechanism that allows faster, more accurate target engagement."