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 * 1) The first SPC weapons went in operational use in Afghanistan in late 2002.
 * 2) Thanks to the accurate design of SPC weapons, the ammunition's higher energy has but a limited negative impact on controllability, but has “rediscovered” that a larger round necessarily means that fewer rounds can be accommodated in a standard size magazine.
 * 3) The desire for larger-capacity magazines and ammunition pouches for the same wright and volume was one of the main factors that led to the introduction and standardization of the 5.56mm ammunition.
 * 4) Both the SCAR-L and the SCAR-H will come with a choice of three user-interchangeable barrels: “S” (standard, assault rifle configuration), “CQC (close quarter's combat, carbine), and “SV” (sharpshooter version, longer/heavier barrel for high accuracy).
 * 5) The SCAR-L should not exceed a total length of 853mm (759mm with folded stock) and an empty weight of 3.3kg.
 * 6) The 6.8x43mm round has a 115gr bullet, making nearly twice the size for the standard M885 bullet, which is 62gr.
 * 7) On 15 November 2004, FN Herstal defeated many international competitors to win an initial USSOCOM contract, worth $634,000 for the delivery of a first batch of SCAR prototypes.
 * 8) The SCAR is the very first rifle to be designed from scratch in view of the specific requirements of SOF operators.
 * 9) The SCAR-L was initially also expected to offer the possibility for conversion not only to the 6.8 SPC but also to the Russian 7,62x39mm and 5.45x39mm.
 * 10) The M4A1 has quickiy become the weapon //oi// choice for US Army troops engaged in MOUTs, due to its superior ease of use in restricted spaces and overaii improved ergonomics when compared to standard assault rifles.
 * 11) The M1014 JSSB (Joint Service Shotgun Breaching) kit attaches under the barrel of an M16 or M4 rifle.
 * 12) The M4A1's shorter barrel exacerbates the insufficient lethality shortcomings of the M885 ammunition.
 * 13) The British Enfield SA-80is reported having further confirmed its sinister reputation for unreliability.
 * 14) The XM29 programme calls for a basic platform for the Scar to be available in four versions; standard, short, sharpshooter, and squad automatic rifle.
 * 15) The M4A1 is increasingly popular among many U.S. law and order and other internal security agencies, the latest customers being the DEA and FBI.