Use of polymers and carbon fiber to reduce soldier fatigue.
Standard issue for officers and specialized units (e.g., SIG Sauer M17). Small Arms & Machine Guns
Gas-operated, recoil-operated, or blowback systems. Use of polymers and carbon fiber to reduce soldier fatigue
Man-portable, usually belt-fed, operated by one soldier (e.g., M249 SAW). SIG Sauer M17). Gas-operated
Compact weapons firing rifle-style cartridges for non-combat personnel (e.g., FN P90). 2. Rifles & Carbines
Common standards include 5.56×45mm (NATO) and 7.62×39mm (Soviet).