What You Need to Know: The U.S. Marine Corps has achieved Fully Operational Capability (FOC) for the MK22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) a year ahead of schedule. This modular rifle replaces older bolt-action systems like the M40A6, offering extreme-range performance with interchangeable barrels in .338 Norma Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, and 7.62x51 NATO.

-The MK22 improves operational efficiency with its lightweight design, ease of maintenance, and the M317 Precision Day Optic (PDO), a cutting-edge variable-powered optic.

-Developed via an inter-service partnership with SOCOM and the U.S. Army, the rifle enhances mission readiness for infantry and reconnaissance units.

The U.S. Marine Corps has reached Fully Operational Capability (FOC) for its new MK22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR), a year ahead of schedule. Replacing the M40A6 and other older systems, the modular MK22 offers extreme-range capabilities in three calibers—.338 Norma Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, and 7.62x51 NATO.

The rifle is lighter, more adaptable, and easier to maintain, allowing barrel changes in the field. Developed through a partnership with SOCOM and the Army, the MK22 features the M317 Precision Day Optic, which significantly enhances accuracy and operational efficiency. This modernization lightens Marine loads and ensures mission readiness.

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