Feasibility Study for Replacing the MK19 Automatic Grenade Launching System

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Abstract:

The Armys MK-19 weapon system is an automatic grenade launcher capable of destroying thin-skinned vehicles and dismounted targets at ranges up to 2200 meters. Since its first use in the 1960s, the MK-19 has remained largely unchanged while technology has improved. This research will determine if an alternative weapon system provides a significant improvement in lethality over the MK-19. The Joint Combat and Tactical Simulation JCATS is used to test weapon variants against a variety of enemies in terrain similar to current operating environments. The results of these tests- along with the weapons mobility, user interface and logistics footprint- are analyzed, weighted, and scored through the use of the Systems Decision Process SDP developed by the U.S. Military Academys Department of Systems Engineering. Ultimately, this report provides a recommendation to the Armys Program Manager of Advanced Crew Served Weapons on which weapon provides the greatest value to our troops in theater.

Author(s):
Hurst, Kyle ; Klein, Nathan ; Feliciano, Mario ; Warner, Steven ; Crino, Scott
Author Organization(s):
MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT NY DEPT OF SYSTEM ENGINEERING
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the Winter Simulation Conference held in Miami, FL on 7-10 Dec 2008. Published in Proceedings of the 2008 Winter Simulation Conference, p1179-1185, 2008.
Pagination:
0008

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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
Monitor Series:
USMA/DSE
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.4_Decide
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FEASIBILITY STUDIES, *GRENADE LAUNCHERS, *MILITARY EQUIPMENT, *REPLACEMENT, DECISION MAKING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Guns
Keyword(s):
MK19 AUTOMATIC GRENADE LAUNCHING SYSTEMS, JCATS(JOINT COMBAT AND TACTICAL SIMULATION), SDP(SYSTEMS DECISION PROCESS), MK47 MOD 0 AUTOMATIC GRENADE LAUNCHERS, XM307 AUTOMATIC GRENADE LAUNCHERS
Report Date:
2008 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2014 Mar 10