"The M240B machine gunners use a flexible pouch to carry their basic load of 7.62MM ammunition in combat. The pouches currently fielded with the Army employ a flexible cloth or plastic coated material that interface with the M240B machine gun through a one-piece steel collar. The one-piece collar does not allow access to the end of the ammo belt and thus additional ammo cannot be added during a fire fight.

Based on his personal experience, a U.S. Army Sergeant, deployed to Iraq, recommended that ARDEC develop a Combat Ammunition Pack (CAP) with a split collar design that would permit the assistant gunner or ammo bearers to add additional ammo during a fire fight. U.S. Army ARDEC and Savit Corporation teamed up to develop a design for a CAP that provides the attributes recommended by the sergeant. Combining their skills and creativity, the team developed a design concept and fabricated a number of prototypes for evaluation in the field by U.S. Army Infantry and Special Forces personnel. The army personnel were provided with prototypes capable of holding 50 and 100 rounds of 7.62MM ammunition. At the conclusion of the operational evaluations in a field environment, the military evaluations gave ARDEC a thumbs-up and recommended that the 50 round version be developed and produced.

Based on the soldiers� recommendation, The ARDEC/Savit team developed the final design and prepared engineering/manufacturing drawings. The design incorporated a split steel collar with spring-loaded latches to allow for very quick opening and closing of the CAP. The pouch assembly was designed to be manufactured from universal (digitally printed) camouflaged textured nylon duck cloth. The pouch assembly was designed with snaps and hook and loop fasteners on one side. These fasteners serve to close the pouch assembly but allow quick access to the end of the ammo belt when needed. If a need arises to add ammunition while the CAP is attached to the M240 machine gun, the assistant gunner (AG) simply depresses the latches and opens the steel collar assembly. The AG then pulls on the free side of the collar, overcoming the restraint provided by the snaps and hook and loop fasteners and gains access to the end of the ammo belt. The CAP can be closed just as quickly by reversing the procedure.

Once again, the ARDEC/Savit team has responded to the voices of our soldiers deployed in forward positions. In response to those voices the team designed, produced and quickly deployed military hardware to the field, providing a significant operational advantage for our soldiers in combat.

Available in both 50 and 100 Rounds.

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