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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2024 <br /> <br />20 <br /> <br />Equipment Name: Daniel Defense model MK18 RIII Rifles (Acquired in 2024) <br />Quantity Owned/Sought: The SWAT Team is <br />seeking 13 rifles to replace the PWS MK111 rifles. <br />Lifespan: Approximately 7 Years <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 RIS 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 DD 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 DD MK18 rifles will be issued to <br />members of the SWAT team. <br />Fiscal Impacts: The initial purchase price for the DD 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 />for 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 />to 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 DD MK18 <br />rifles receive additional range training at least monthly. <br />Other Notes: None. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 103 of 249