XM203 40mm Grenade Launcher Attachment Development

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Abstract:

The Army Concept Team in Vietnam evaluated the XM203 40mm Grenade Launcher Attachment Development to determine its suitability for tactical use by US Army units in RVN. The XM203 was designed to provide the rifle squads grenadier with a weapon incorporating an M16 rifle and a grenade launcher.

Author(s):
Weddington, David H.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY CONCEPT TEAM IN VIETNAM APO SAN FRANCISCO 96384
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0860601
Pagination:
0036

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Project Number(s):
ACTIV-ACG-14/69I
Monitor Series:
OACSFOR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.2_Understand
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*GUN BARREL ATTACHMENTS, *PROJECTORS(ORDNANCE), AIRMOBILE OPERATIONS, GRENADES, GUN COMPONENTS, GUN SIGHTS, LIMITED WARFARE, MAINTAINABILITY, MILITARY TRAINING, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), VIETNAM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Guns
Keyword(s):
SOUTH VIETNAM, XM 203 GRENADE LAUNCHERS(40 MM)
Report Date:
1969 Sep 15