By William T. Martin
HuntsvilleNewswire

Two Javelin missiles were test-fired Monday morning at Redstone Arsenal.
According to Redstone officials, the missiles were fired at a range at the south end of the post as part of a reliability program.
The Javelin is, according to information from the Army, an anti-tank missile designed to be used by a single soldier.
Although designed to defeat armored targets, the missile can be used against helicopters and buildings and is in wide use in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Javelin production ended in 2006 and periodic testing is done to ensure the weapons system remains effective.
The Javelin uses an infrared, or heat sensor, to find its target.
Monday's target was an old Soviet-era T-72 tank.
It is known as a "fire-and-forget" weapon as, once fired, it needs no further attention from the soldier.
Firing the missiles Monday were Maj. General James Myles, Commanding General of Redstone; and Brig. Gen. Genaro Dellarocco, Redstone Missiles and Space Program Executive Officer.