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    Soldiers from 4-17 Infantry Battalion, conduct testing on New SDM- Rifle, Jan. 25, 2019 [Image 2 of 6]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform is using a Swarovski spotting scope mounted on a tripod in a desert training environment. The soldier wears hearing protection earmuffs and a black Army-branded cap, with a 'Ranger' tab and unit patch visible on the left shoulder. Additional soldiers in the background suggest a group training exercise, likely a marksmanship or sniper qualification event.

    MCGREGOR TRAINING COMPLEX, FORT BLISS, TEXAS –Sfc. Robert Shoup, an instructor assigned to the Army Marksmanship Unit, at Fort Benning, GA,. Closely watches as Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 4-17 Infantry Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, engage 600 meter targets using the Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDM-R), Jan. 25. The SDM-R is a new weapon still in the testing phase of development. Shoup, will use the data he collects from 1st SBKT, infantrymen to make future improvements on the SDM-R weapon and the ammunition used for the riffle. (Photo by US Army Sgt. Brian Micheliche, 1st Stryker Brigade Public Affairs).

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    Date Taken: 01.23.2019
    Date Posted: 01.28.2019 14:55
    Photo ID: 5060241
    VIRIN: 190123-A-JV676-937
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 1.08 MB
    Location: EL PASO, TEXAS, US

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