Reports of Engineering, Service, and Service-Type Tests of Small Arms Weapons Systems (SAWS)
Abstract
Service Test of the S-C and C-SMG as vehicular-stowed weapons on combat vehicles for local security purposes and other dismounted action was conducted. The S-C and the C-SMG offered significant advantages over the current standard caliber .45 Sub-Machine Gun, M3A1 in range, general utility, safety, and handling characteristics for its intended purpose, that the S-C as tested was suitable for US Army use as a combat vehicle-stowed individual weapon and that the C-SMG would be suitable when the deficiency is corrected, and that both the S-C and C-SMG were safe for their intended use. It was recommended that, subject to action by Department of the Army to adopt 5.56mm weapons on a scale for general use by ground troops, the S-C weapon be adopted for US Army use as a vehicle-stowed individual weapon for combat vehicle crew members.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 13, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0375191
Entities
People
- William P. Farmer