Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. weapons
6. armaments
7. projectile weapons
8. [projectile weapons with explosive propellant]
9. firearms
10. artillery (firearms)
11. [artillery by form]
12. rifles (artillery)

Anotations

Scope note:

Small-calibre rifles used as ranging devices for other artillery pieces, such as on artillery and antitank rocket launchers. If the spotting rifle manages to hit the target, it is assumed that the attached artillery or launcher will also.