Shock Profile of SOF Combat Assault Rifle (Special Operations Command)
Abstract
This qualification test project will evaluate upgrades to shock profile equipment for Special Operations Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) weapons that have exhibited shock values higher than currently fielded Special Operations Peculiar Modification/Miniature Day Night Sights (SOPMOD/MDNS) equipment is designed to withstand. This effort will procure test hardware and support development of inter-mounts for MDNS and SCAR integration. Net results will ensure all MDNS sub-systems are forward compatible with SCAR. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as follows: demonstrate solution to problems which resulted from original SOPMOD/MDNS kit integration for the M4A1 Carbine, which when compared to SCAR, had a significantly reduced shock profile. This project makes shock dampening of MDNS equipment quicker, saves millions in replacement equipment for SCAR and expedites the fielding of SOPMOD/MDNS sights and accessories along with imminent fielding of SCAR. The shock profile system will realize an RDT&E cost avoidance savings of $3.000 million and procurement cost avoidance savings of $14.000 million. Project completion is anticipated October 2010.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- d524e5365b16818a45e17ae8d46cee39