Required Operational Capability (ROC) Number INS 1.07 for Machine Gun, 40mm (Grenade), CARDS Reference Number 0253

Abstract

A need has been identified (USA Combined Arms Center, Rear Area Security Support, Threat Annex, April 1978) for a weapon to deliver accurate, intense, decisive firepower against enemy personnel and light armor vehicles in support of combat operations in rear areas. The weapon will be utilized in mobile and static (base defense) missiles. The Navy's MK 19 MOD 1 40mm (grenade) Machine gun has been identified as an ideal candidate weapon for this requirement. This weapon was type classified Standard for the US Navy in 1967 and is currently in production. The weapon is currently in use by the US Navy, US Coast Guard, and certain Allied Forces. The Navy's MK 19 MOD 1 40mm (grenade) Machinegun has been identified as an ideal candidate weapon for this requirement. This weapon was type classified Standard for the US Navy in 1967 and is currently in production. The weapon is currently in use by the US Navy, US Coast Guard, and certain Allied Forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 27, 1983
Accession Number
ADA135885

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Marine Corps

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Area Security
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Employment
  • Enemy Personnel
  • Guided Missiles
  • Machine Guns
  • Maintenance
  • Marine Corps
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • Procurement
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • ballistics.