Integrated defense.
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Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: Buttstock closed 29.75 in.; buttstock opened 33.0 in.; M203--15.3 in. with 12 in. barrel. Weight: 7.5 lbs. with 30-round magazine; M203--3 lbs. Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO.; M203--40 mm. Maximum effective range: Individual/point target: 1,640 ft., area target: 1,969 ft.; M203--individual/point target: 495 ft.; area target: 1,155 ft. (50 percent casualty rate of exposed personnel within a 5-meter radius). Cyclic rate of fire: 700-970 rounds per minute; M203--5-7 rounds per minute.
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MS Semiautomatic Pistol
Primary function: Personal defense. Length: 8.5 in. Weight: 2.55 lbs. (fully-loaded). Caliber: 9 mm NATO. Maximum effective range: 164 ft.
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M11 Semiautomatic Pistol
Primary function: Personal defense. Length: 7.08 in. Weight: 2.0 lbs. (fully-loaded). Caliber: 9 mm NATO. Maximum effective range: 163 ft.
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M1911A1 Semiautomatic Pistol
Primary function: Personal defense. Length: 8.6 in. Weight: 3 lbs. (fully-loaded). Caliber: 45. Maximum effective range: 164 ft.
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M14 Stand-off Munitions Disruptor (SMUD)
Primary function: Anti-material. Length: 44.3 in. Weight; 9.1 lbs. Caliber: 7.62 mm NATO. Maximum effective range: 2,625 ft. Rate of fire (auto): 750 rounds per minute (approx.)
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M16A2 Rifle with M203 Grenade Launcher
Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: 39.6 with compensator. Weight: 8.8 lbs. with 30-round magazine. Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO. Maximum effective range: Individual/point target: 1,805 ft.; area target: 2,625 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 700-900 rounds per minute.
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M18A1 Claymore Mine
Primary function: Anti-personnel, defensive. Dimensions: 8.5 in. long; 1.38 in. wide; 3.25 in. high. Weight: 3.5 lbs. Composition: 700 steel spheres (10.5 grains) and 1.5 lbs. layer of C-4 explosive. Optimum effective range: 164 ft.
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M24 Sniper Weapon System
Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: 43 in. Weight: 64 lbs. (complete system) Caliber: 7.62 mm. Maximum effective range: 2,625 ft.
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M67 Fragmentation Grenade
Primary function: Anti-personnel. Dimensions: 3.5 in. high and 2.5 in. diameter. Weight: 14 ounces. Composition: Square steel wire. Effective casualty-producing radius: 15 meters. Killing radius: 5 meters.
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M79 Grenade Launcher
Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: 29 in. with 14 in. barrel. Weight: 6.4 lb. loaded. Caliber: 40 mm. Maximum effective range: Individual/point target: 495 ft., area target: 1,155 ft. (50 percent casualty rate of exposed personnel within a 5-meter radius). Rate of fire: 5-7 rounds per minute.
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M107/M82A1 Long Range Sniper Rifle
Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: 57 in. Weight: 28.5 lbs. (complete system); Caliber: .50 in. Maximum effective range: 6,000 ft.
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M2 .50-Caliber Machine Gun
Primary function: Anti-personnel, anti-vehicle and anti-aircraft. Length: 65.13 in. Weight: 84 lbs., barrel 26 lbs. Caliber: .50 in. Maximum effective range: Approx. 6,000 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 450-600 rounds per minute.
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M240B Medium Machine Gun
Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: 4 ft. 1 in. Weight: 27.1 lbs. Caliber: 7.62 mm NATO. Maximum effective range: Area target: 5,906 ft.; point target: 2,625 ft. with tripod. Cyclic rate of fire: 650-950 rounds per minute.
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M249 Automatic Rifle
Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: 40.75 in. Weight: 17 lbs. with bipod and tools. Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO. Maximum effective range: 3,281 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 850 rounds per minute.
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M60 Medium Machine Gun
Primary function: Anti-personnel, aerial defense. Length: 43.5 in. Weight: 23 lbs. Caliber: 7.62 mm NATO. Maximum effective range: 3,609 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 550 rounds per minute.
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MCS 870 Modular Combat Shotgun
Primary function: Breaching, riot control. Length: 35.75 in. Weight: 7.3 lbs. Caliber: 12 gage. Maximum effective range: 223 ft.
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MK-19 40 mm Machine Gun
Primary function: Anti-personnel and light anti-armor. Length: 43.1 in. Weight: 77.6 lbs.; cradle 21 lbs.; tripod 44 lbs. Caliber: 40 mm. Maximum effective range: Area target: 7,257 ft.; point target: 4,921 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 325-375 rounds per minute.
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MP5K Submachine Gun
Primary function: Personnel defense. Length: 12.8 in. Weight: 4.4 lbs. Caliber: 9 mm NATO. Maximum effective range: 325 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 900 rounds per minute.
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UZI Submachine Gun
Primary function: Personnel defense. Length: 25.6 in. Weight: 7.7 lbs. Caliber: 9 mm NATO. Maximum effective range: 675 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 600 rounds per minute.
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M72 Light Anti-tank Weapon
Primary function: Anti-armor, gun emplacements, pillboxes, buildings and light vehicles. Length: Extended 34.67 in.; closed 24.8 in.; rocket 20 in. Weight: 5.5 lbs. Bore diameter: 66 mm. Maximum effective range: Stationary 657 ft., moving 540 ft.
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Shotgun (several brands)
Primary function: Personnel defense. Length: 40.75 in. Weight: 8 lbs. Caliber: 12 gage. Maximum effective range: 221 ft.
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GAU-5A, GAU-5A/A and GUU-5P Carbine
Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: 30 in. Weight: 6.38 lbs. with 30-round magazine. Caliber: 5.56 mm Maximum effective range: 984 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 650-900 rounds per minute.
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M136 AT4 Light Anti-tank Weapon
Primary function: Light anti-armor weapon. Length: 40 in. Weight: 14.8 lbs. Projectile: 84 mm rocket with shaped charge warhead. Maximum effective range: 985 ft.
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MK14, Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle
Primary function: Suppressive fire for team movement/contact. Length: Buttstock closed 34.9 in., Buttstock opened 40.9 in. Weight: 13.2 lbs. with 20-round magazine. Caliber: 7.62 mm NATO. Maximum effective range: Area target: 3,280 ft. point target: 1,969 ft. Rate of fire (auto): 750 rounds per minute (approx.)
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| Title Annotation: | INVENTORY; rifles, machine guns, and pistols |
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| Publication: | Airman |
| Article Type: | List |
| Geographic Code: | 1USA |
| Date: | Apr 15, 2009 |
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