Army's M-4 Carbine. Background and Issues for Congress

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Firearms.

Military weapons.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Provides information on the M-4 carbine, the primary Army infantry rifle. Addresses concerns with M-4 lethality and reliability that have prompted U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) decision to convert from the M-4 to the special operations combat assault rifle. Addresses potential issues for Congress related to M-4 performance and reliability, DOD small arms review and Army plans to replace the M-4, and SOCOM implications of replacing the M-4

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Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service Army's M-4 Carbine

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-FDT-0543

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