Precision Sniper Rifle (Foreign and Domestic) (Special Operations Command)
Abstract
This project will evaluate sniper rifle systems that are more lethal and capable of accurately engaging enemy personnel out to ranges of 1,500 meters. Giving the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Sniper the ability to create more stand-off distance during engagements will increase survivability. This new range will also allow for peak-to-peak engagements on the mountain tops of Afghanistan in the prosecution of Overseas Contingency Operations. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as follows: the Precision Sniper Rifle Capabilities Development Document is a plan to field a complete sniper system with: weapon, optics, noise and flash suppression, ammunition and support articles. This project will capitalize on the availability of recently developed sniper systems that "out-perform" currently fielded SOF sniper systems, and integrate them into the Family of SOF Sniper Rifles Program. RDT&E cost avoidance associated with this project is estimated at $1.390 million. Fielding reduction is greater than six years. Completion date is scheduled for September 2011.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- a21093b2a08fa392f7a13ef0f55c1310