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Purpose To provide an overview on soldier weapons, ammunition and accessories observed in Iraq by the Soldier Weapons Assessment Team. OICW Weapon Evolution Infantry . . . On Point for the Army SMALL ARMS UPDATE MAJ Kevin J. Finch Chief, Small Arms Division Directorate of Combat Developments (DCD) U.S. Army Infantry Center (USAIC) Overall Assessment (OIF) Generally, weapons, ammunition and accessories functioned properly and reliably during OIF. The weapons that stood out were the M2 HMG, M240B MMG, and the M4 MWS. M16 Series: The M16 series received widespread praise for its durability and reliability. The M4 is by far the preferred individual weapon across the theatre of operations.? Units that dont have it want it. Ammunition/Cartridges Functioned Properly and Reliably in their intended modes. However, Soldiers additionally felt their ammunition could be more lethal against current target sets. Soldier confidence with current weapon systems against known enemy threat posture is high. Sustain Modularity (Rail Adapter System) Portability (M4 is ideal for Urban Operations) M68 CCO (enabled soldiers to quickly acquire engage) Issues Magazine reliability The M16 too cumbersome Multiple steps to boresighting procedures Low confidence in rail grabber retention Perceived ammunition lethality Initiatives Improved magazines (RFI) Improved butt stock (RFI) M68 CCO (RFI) Modular Weapon System Kit (RFI) OICW Increment 1 (Kinetic Energy modular weapon) Small Arms Working Issues M16/M4 MWS ARDEC ballistic testing Sustain Simple to operate Variety of ammunition Issues Target acquisition/fire control Night engagement capability Sand dirt migrates into trigger housing Ammo vest dont interface well with Interceptor Body Armor Ammo accuracy and target effect Initiatives M203 Day/night sight (RFI) IR Illumination Improved Grenade Launcher (OICW Increment 1) Small Arms Working Issues M203 Sustain Rate of fire 100 Round soft pack Forwa