ATSH-OTY (350)



ATSH-OTY (350)

MEMORANDUM FOR COMMANDER, U.S. ARMY TRAINING SUPPORT

CENTER, ATTN: ATIC-ATMR-CSS, FORT EUSTIS,

VA. 23604-5166

SUBJECT: System Training Plan (STRAP) Waiver for 12 Gauge Breaching Round.

1. References: TRADOC Regulation 350-70, 9 March 1999, Systems Approach to Training Management, Processes, and Products.

2. This memorandum is to request that you provide a waiver for the submission of a STRAP on the 12 Gauge Breaching Round (12 GBR) for the following reasons:

a. The 12 GBR is a round of ammunition that is 2¾

inches long with limited range to be used with:

1) The current standard military 12 Gauge

shotgun, 2¾ in. chamber.

2) The Modular Weapon System accessory shotgun

will have a 3 in. chamber, will accept the

12 GBR.

3) The Joint Service shotgun when developed

will also have a 3 in. chamber.

b. The 12 Gauge Breaching Round is loaded in the same manner as the standard 12 Gauge ammunition.

c. There are no modifications required to the weapon system to fire the ammunition.

3. The 12 Gauge Breaching Round is an effective breaching munition for use in Military Operations in Urban Terrain:

a. Will be used in MOUT operations to breach doors, locks, and hinges.

b. Will be low-hazard, non-shrapnel producing device that will disintegrate on impact.

ATSH-OTY

SUBJECT: System Training Plan (STRAP) Waiver for 12 Gauge Breaching Round.

4. The point of contact for this action is Mr. Cal Herring, Systems Division, Directorate of Operations and Training, DSN 835-6576/facsimile 835-6138.

FOR THE COMMANDANT:

EDWIN F. DAVIS, JR

Colonel, Infantry

Director, Operations and Training

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