Description:

The XM 107 .50 caliber sniper rifle is a non-developmental item (NDI) joint service program, USSOCOM and the U.S. Army. The XM 107 will include a removable companion optic to assist in identifying
and engaging man sized targets at 1000 Meters and vehicle targets at 1700 Meters. The MK211 caliber .50 multipurpose cartridge will be used as the primary tactical round. Accessories include carrying
case, iron sights, bipod, magazine, sling, cleaning/maintenance kit.

Characteristics:

The XM 107 will be employed by the U.S. Army, Joint Special Operations Forces (SOF), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams and Infantry. The XM 107 will be used to provide counter-sniper fire
with the advantage of stand-off and increased terminal effects when opposing snipers armed with small caliber weapons. Attack various materiel targets such as parked aircraft, radar sites, ammunition,
petroleum, and various thinned skinned materiel targets to include lightly armored vehicles. The XM 107 will also be employed by Army EOD teams on the battlefield by using the kinetic energy effects of the
.50 caliber projectile to disrupt or detonate unexploded ordnance (UXO).

Operational Justification:

The increasing sophistication and enhanced lethality of U.S. and foreign munitions has forced the EOD soldier to attempt remote procedures to disrupt and dispose of UXOs on the battlefield. The technique
of Stand-Off Munitions Disruption (SMUD) is one method that has proven successful in many instances. This technique allows the EOD soldier to attack hazardous munitions outside the detection range of the
fuze sensor and fragmentation effects of the UXO.

Basis of Issue/Total Requirement:

Estimate 5 per EOD Company for a total TOE requirement of 298 systems.

Program Funding:

Procurement will be funded by PM Small Arms under the Soldier Enhancement Program.

Milestones:

TACOM-ARDEC Acquisition Center awarded a contract to Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Murfreesboro, TN for twenty XM 107 Caliber .50 Sniper Rifles on 18 MAY 99. The selected rifle is a
modified version of their Model 95. The initial ten systems, to be delivered 120 days after contract award, will be used to conduct further technical and Pre-Production Qualification Testing. The remaining ten
rifles will be delivered 180 days after contract award to support Operational Testing to affirm system suitability.

Office POC:

CASCOM, Mr. Steven J. Herman, DSN 687-0257, COM (804) 734-0257

CASCOM, SFC William Maxcy, DSN 687-0597, COM (804) 734-0597