Small Arms — & Machine Guns

Versatile systems used on bipods or vehicle mounts (e.g., M240B, PKM).

Common standards include 5.56×45mm (NATO) and 7.62×39mm (Soviet).

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Standardizing silencers to improve communication and hide muzzle flash.

Select-fire weapons using intermediate cartridges (e.g., M4 Carbine, AK-74). Small Arms & Machine Guns

Compact weapons firing rifle-style cartridges for non-combat personnel (e.g., FN P90). 2. Rifles & Carbines

Transitioning from "iron sights" to LPVOs (Low Power Variable Optics). Versatile systems used on bipods or vehicle mounts (e

Man-portable, usually belt-fed, operated by one soldier (e.g., M249 SAW).