Mike Scott, range supervisor with the Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, explains an M4A1 that has been modified to allow high-speed cameras to view the operating areas of the weapon. The modification involves removing sections on the receiver part of the weapon.
The weapon is still fully functional, but is only fired using remote operations.  Pictured from the left are Scott, Command Sgt. Maj. Lebert Beharie, Research, Development and Engineering Command; Sgt. Maj. Dewey Blake, ARDEC; and Command Sgt. Maj. Darrin Bohn, U.S. Army Forces Command.

FORSCOM Command Sgt. Maj. explores the science supporting the Soldier

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Command Sgt. Maj. Darrin Bohn of the U.S. Army Forces Command has spent more than 30 years on active duty, including tours in Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. But it wasn't until he toured the Army Research......READ MORE

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