ARMY PROGRAMS
Mk248 117
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The June 2013 classified lethality report contains additional
assessment details.
recommendation
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Status of Previous Recommendations. This is the first annual
report for this program.
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FY13 Recommendation.
1.
The Army should continue to improve the complex
computer models it uses to model small caliber ammunition
performance.
Activity
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The Army successfully completed live fire testing of the
Mk248 Mod 0 in March 2013. Testing was conducted in
accordance with the DOT&E-approved live fire strategy and
test plans.
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The Army used gelatin targets to obtain data as inputs for
complex computer modeling of Mk248 Mod 0 performance.
Testing also included shots against light material barriers and
other targets to determine the projectile’s ability to perforate
the target.
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DOT&E published a classified lethality report for the Mk248
Mod 0 in June 2013.
Assessment
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The Mk248 Mod 0 demonstrated adequate performance and
lethality when fired from the M2010 ESR.
major contractor
Alliant Techsystems Inc. Federal Cartridge Company – Anoka,
Minnesota
Executive summary
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Snipers will use the Mk248 Mod 0 cartridge in conjunction
with the M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle (ESR) to defeat
specified targets at greater ranges and with improved accuracy
compared to current sniper systems.
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DOT&E assessed the Mk248 Mod 0 as lethal.system
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Army snipers use the Mk248 Mod 0 cartridge in conjunction
with the M2010 ESR to engage enemy targets at extended
ranges.
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During Operation Enduring Freedom, the Army identified the
need for an upgraded sniper rifle capable of firing at longer
ranges and with improved accuracy than currently fielded
sniper weapons. The Army determined the M2010 ESR, a
reconfigured M24 Sniper Weapon System modified to fire a
.300 caliber Winchester Magnum cartridge, was the preferred
solution.
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The Mk248 Mod 0 .300 caliber cartridge, fired from the
M2010 ESR, will replace the use of the 7.62 mm M118LR
cartridge fired from the M24 Sniper Weapon System.
mission
Snipers firing the Mk 248 Mod 0 cartridge with the M2010
ESR will engage designated enemy targets in accordance with
applicable tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Mk248 Mod 0 Sniper Round
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