Shoulder-Launched Munitions

Abstract

The Individual Assault Munition (IAM) system consists of the tactical XM919 and training devices including the XM922 sub-caliber trainer. The XM919 IAM will be a lightweight Shoulder Launched Munition (SLM) capability for combat units at the individual Soldier level. The IAM training devices including the XM922 sub-caliber trainer provide training capability that will increase the Soldier's proficiency and integration of the XM919 tactical system into combat operations. As the next generation SLM, the solution will fit within the Soldier Lethality Modernization Priority, by reducing Soldier load, while providing tactical innovation capable of extending overmatch against near-peer adversaries in a joint, multi-domain, high-intensity conflict. The tactical XM919 IAM will allow Soldiers to conduct Urban Operations and will allow Soldiers to defeat adversaries protected by field expedient structures and light armored vehicles while providing behind the wall lethality effects. This solution will be effective day or night with the ability to safely engage targets from within enclosures, increasing Soldier survivability. This solution will combine the capabilities of the existing Bunker Defeat Munition (BDM) and the AT4 Confined Space - Reduced Sensitivity (AT4CS-RS), which will reduce the logistics burden of having to maintain and train multiple systems. The Individual Assault Munition Capabilities Development Document (CDD) was approved on 11 March 2016.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2023
• Source ID: EP2_0604802A_5_2040_PB_2023

Tags

Readers

• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
• Military Training and Readiness Simulation
• Munitions and Ordnance Engineering

Technology Areas

• Space