Cal .50 SRTA M858 Ball/M860 Tracer
The SRTA/SRTA-T is designed to be ballistically comparable to the M33 Ball/M17
Tracer out to 150 meters, with a maximum range of 700 meters. The SRTA/SRTA-T can
be fired in the M2 Machine Gun with the use of the M3 Recoil Amplifier Barrel
Assembly
The Army continues to support the realization of low-cost, efficient training that provides
a capability (5.56mm through Cal .50) to significantly enhance unit proficiencies in the
small arms arena. Using the appropriate combination of NDI assessment, and
developmental opportunities, small caliber training ammunition programs/acquisitions are
in-step with the Army’s needs to train better and smarter. The generic use of
Performance Specification Acquisition strategies have, in most cases, resulted in lower
unit costs compared to the corresponding combat rounds. There are, however, additional
operational and support cost savings and training enhancements realized by the short and
limited range capabilities of these cartridges. Units are now able to train at nearby
locations, accruing savings in terms of fuel, troop support, and billeting while increasing
the opportunity to train effectively.
Sources and Resources
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m858.htm
Maintained by Robert Sherman
Originally created by John Pike
Updated Saturday, September 12, 1998 6:35:55 AM