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Small Arms-Individual Weapons 290 Small Arms–Individual Weapons INVESTMENT COMPONENT Modernization thousand M14 EBRs were assembled be mounted on the shotgun. The bolt • 1QFY09: Materiel release and full- at TACOM Lifecycle Management handle is mountable on either side for rate production decision Recapitalization Command at Rock Island Arsenal in ambidextrous handling. • 3QFY09: First unit equipped response to Operational Need Statements M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun Maintenance requesting a longer range capability. The MASS enables Soldiers to transition System: The upgraded weapons are currently in between lethal and less-than-lethal fires • 4QFY09: Limited user test and MISSION service with select Army units. and adds the capability of a separate evaluation with MP units Enables warfighters and small units to shotgun without carrying a second • 2QFY10: Low-rate initial production engage targets with lethal fire to defeat The M320 Grenade Launcher is the weapon. Additional features include a approved or deter adversaries. replacement to all M203 series grenade box magazine, flip-up sights, and an • 4QFY10: First article testing launchers on M16 Rifles and M4 extendable stand-off device for door complete DESCRIPTION Carbines. A modular system, it attaches breaching. The M4 Carbine replaces the M16 series under the barrel of the rifle or carbine PROJECTED ACTIVITIES Rifles in all Brigade Combat Teams, and can convert to a stand-alone weapon. SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES M4 Carbine: Division Headquarters, and other The M320 improves on current grenade None • Continue: M4 production, deliveries, selected units. It is 1.4 pounds lighter launchers with an integral day/night and fielding and more portable than the M16 series of sighting system and improved safety PROGRAM STATUS M14 EBR: rifles. The M4 series of carbines can also features. It also has a side-loading M4 Carbine: • 4QFY11: Complete remaining 1,200 be mounted with the M203A2 Grenade unrestricted breech that allows the • Current: Delivery and fielding systems Launcher, M320 Grenade Launcher, or system to fire longer 40mm low-velocity M14 EBR: • Continue: In sustainment M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System projectiles (NATO standard and non- • 3QFY09: Army Requirements and M320 Grenade Launcher Module: (MASS). standard). Resourcing Board approved 5,000 • Continue: Production and fielding systems • Continue: Reduce size and weight of The M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR) The lightweight M26 12-Gauge MASS • 1QFY10: 1,200 additional systems day/night sight has a new adjustable buttstock, cheek attaches to the M4 Carbine and zeroes authorized M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun rest and M4-style pistol grip, making to the host weapon. It is also designed • 3QFY10: First 5,000 complete System: the rifle effective in both close quarters to operate as a stand-alone system, and (95 percent fielded) • 4QFY10–2QFY11: Ramp up to full combat and in the Squad Designated comes with a recoil-absorbing, collapsible M320 Grenade Launcher Module: rate production Marksman role. The EBR can be buttstock. The Picatinny rail mounted • 1QFY09: Type classification- • 2QFY11: Materiel release returned to its original configuration on top allows accessory equipment to standard decisions • 3QFY11: First unit equipped with no permanent modifications. Five ACQUISITION PHASE Technology Development Engineering & Manufacturing Development Production & Deployment Operations & Support UNITED STATES ARMY 291 Small Arms–Individual Weapons FOREIGN MILITARY SALES M4 Carbine: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Colombia, El Salvador, Jordan, Philippines M4A1: Bahrain, Yemen CONTRACTORS M4 Carbine: Colt’s Manufacturing Co. (Hartford, CT) M320 Grenade Launcher Module: Heckler and Koch Defense Inc. (Ashburn, VA) M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System: Vertu Corp. (Warrenton, VA) WEAPON SYSTEMS 2011.
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