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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2024 <br /> Equipment Name: Daniel Defense model MK18 RIII Rifles (Acquired in 2024 <br /> Quantity Owned/Sought:The SWAT Team is Lifespan:Approximately 7 Years <br /> seeking 13 rifles to replace the PWS MI rifles. <br /> Equipment Capabilities: Capable of firing .223 caliber ammunition <br /> Manufactured Product Description:The MK18 AR15 style firearm is unmatched in size, weight, and <br /> performance, and features the pica'nny quad rail Daniel Defense provides to USSOCOM.The IRIS II <br /> picatinny quad rail features a Bolt-Up System that has been rigorously tested prior to fielding by <br /> USSOCOM.The 10.3 inch Cold Hammer Forged barrel is the same length in use for the MK18 upper <br /> most commonly used for CQB operations.The independently ambi GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle <br /> accommodates left and right-handed shooters.This rifle also comes with the ergonomic Daniel Defense <br /> Buistock and Pistol Grip. <br /> Purpose/Authorized Uses:The DID MK18 rifles serve the same function as patrol rifles. They allow <br /> officers to address lethal threats with precision from a distance. Compared to handguns,they are more <br /> accurate at greater distances and can penetrate most body armor. The DID MK18 rifles will be issued to <br /> members of the SWAT team. <br /> Fiscal Impacts:The initial purchase price for the DID MK18 rifles will be$21,108.62 for thirteen rifles in <br /> 2024. Annual maintenance costs are approximately$150 for batteries, parts and cleaning supplies. <br /> Annual Maintenance:Anticipated to be$500 <br /> Personnel Cost:Anticipated to be approximately$80,500.This cost reflects a year of required training <br /> or personnel assigned to the SWAT Team <br /> Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: PPD Policy 312.4.4 covers deployment, use, care, and <br /> maintenance of rifles. In addition,there are a multitude of California Penal Code sections that also apply <br /> o the transportation,care,and maintenance of assault rifles. Only officers who have completed a <br /> P.O.S.T. certified patrol rifle course may be issued. A qualification course must be completed by each <br /> officer at least annually. <br /> Training Required: Officers must complete a P.O.S.T. certified course to be issued a rifle. These courses <br /> are a minimum of 16 hours of instruction on use, deployment and maintenance of the rifles. P.O.S.T. <br /> also requires four hours of tactical firearm instruction every two years for officers and this training is <br /> facilitated by P.O.S.T. certified rifle instructors. SWAT Team members who will be issued the DID MK18 <br /> rifles receive additional range training at least monthly. <br /> Other Notes: None. <br /> 20 <br />