Small Arms Weapons Evaluations

Project Manager Soldier Weapons Assessment Team (PM SWAT) Report, U.S. Army Infantry Center, Directorate for Combat Developments, Small Army Division, TACOM - Armament Research Development & Engineering Center

Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI) Handbook
Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI) 2006 Update

Due to fielding priorities, many units deployed to OIF were not fielded items from the RFI. In fact, the majority of the units that deployed to OIF did not receive RFI and were forced to supplement individual equipment with unit or personal purchases. Some soldiers were purchasing these items from catalogs while deployed. The items range from load bearing equipment to weapon sights and optics. Many, if not all these items are standard Army issue and are available in the supply system.

Some of these items are listed below:
• Rifle Accessories:
– Magnified Rifle Optics (Trijicon, Leupold, or Bushnel etc…)
– Reflex Sights (EO Tech or Trijicon)
– Tactical Flashlights (Surefire)
– Bipods (Harris)
– Back-Up Iron Sights (KAC or Swan)
– Tactical Slings (Black Hawk, Spec. Ops etc…)
• Sniper Accessories
– Spotting Scope (Leupold)
– Ballistic Tables
– Log Book (Black Hawk)
– Camouflage Paint
– Improved Bipod (Harris)
• Load/Ammunition Carrying System(s)
– MOLLE-type pouches for IBA (Black Hawk)
– Ammo Bearer Bags (Tactical Tailor or London Bridge)
– Three-Day Assault Packs (Black Hawk or Eagle)
– Tactical Vest (Black Hawk)
• Tactical Pistol Leg or Shoulder Holsters (Black Hawk)
• Pistol Visible Aiming Laser
• Crew-Served Weapon Sighting Systems (Israeli Wheel)