The document discusses three accessories that improve the performance of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW):
1) A collapsible buttstock that allows for shoulder firing in different positions and easier transport. A redesigned version is undergoing testing.
2) An improved bipod that provides more stability on uneven terrain by adjusting leg heights. It is being distributed to upgrade existing weapons.
3) A 200-round soft pack ammunition container that is quieter and improves weapon retention compared to the standard plastic container. User testing validated its performance and contracts for production were awarded in 2009.
The document discusses three accessories that improve the performance of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW):
1) A collapsible buttstock that allows for shoulder firing in different positions and easier transport. A redesigned version is undergoing testing.
2) An improved bipod that provides more stability on uneven terrain by adjusting leg heights. It is being distributed to upgrade existing weapons.
3) A 200-round soft pack ammunition container that is quieter and improves weapon retention compared to the standard plastic container. User testing validated its performance and contracts for production were awarded in 2009.
The document discusses three accessories that improve the performance of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW):
1) A collapsible buttstock that allows for shoulder firing in different positions and easier transport. A redesigned version is undergoing testing.
2) An improved bipod that provides more stability on uneven terrain by adjusting leg heights. It is being distributed to upgrade existing weapons.
3) A 200-round soft pack ammunition container that is quieter and improves weapon retention compared to the standard plastic container. User testing validated its performance and contracts for production were awarded in 2009.
The document discusses three accessories that improve the performance of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW):
1) A collapsible buttstock that allows for shoulder firing in different positions and easier transport. A redesigned version is undergoing testing.
2) An improved bipod that provides more stability on uneven terrain by adjusting leg heights. It is being distributed to upgrade existing weapons.
3) A 200-round soft pack ammunition container that is quieter and improves weapon retention compared to the standard plastic container. User testing validated its performance and contracts for production were awarded in 2009.
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M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)
M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) Accessories
Provides the Soldier using the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon with accessories for enhanced performance. M249 SAW Collapsible Buttstock The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) Collapsible Buttstock allows shoulder firing in the extended and collapsed positions. It maintains a vertical buttstock position for full interface with the operator’s shoulder at all times and provides intermediate, locking firing positions. Weapon control thus improves when fired in confined spaces such as military operations in urban terrain. The buttstock allows ease of ingress/egress from Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) vehicles and reduces storage space requirements in SBCTs. It is currently in production. A redesigned version, which provides additional adjustment capability, is currently going through final design verification. The first production units are expected to be fielded in August 2010. SAW Improved Bipod The SAW Improved Bipod enhances the design of the existing bipod to improve the performance of the M249 weapon, providing the Soldier with increased reliability and weapon accuracy. The bipod legs can be adjusted to different heights, resulting in improved stability on uneven terrain. M249s are currently being delivered with the Improved Bipod while additional assets are being distributed in conjunction with RFI fielding to retrofit fielded weapons slated for deployment. M249 200-Round Soft Pack The M249 200-Round Soft Pack program is a follow-on effort to the soft packs initially provided under the Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI). Based on requests from the field, RFI fielded a 200-round soft pack for the M249 that was designed to improve weapon retention and reduce the noise signature associated with the standard plastic ammunition container. This follow-on program led to the selection of a new design and resolved all issues identified with the fielded pack. User testing has validated the equipment’s performance. An initial production option was awarded in August 2008 for 9,000 M249 200-Round Soft Packs. This option fulfilled requirements for the U.S. government to obtain government purpose rights for competitive procurement. Two competitive Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts were subsequently awarded in August 2009.