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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2022 <br /> Additional Military Equipment Requested: <br /> Equipment Name: Daniel Defense model MK18 RIII Rifles (Attempting to acquire in 2023) <br /> Sought:The SWAT Team is seeking 13 rifles to TLifespan:Approximately 7 Years <br /> replace the PWS MK111 rifles. <br /> Equipment Capabilities: Capable of firing.223 caliber ammunition <br /> Manufacturer Product Description:The MK18 AR15 style firearm is unmatched in size,weight, and <br /> performance, and features the picafinny quad rail Daniel Defense provides to USSOCOM. The RIS II <br /> picafinny 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 <br /> Defense Buttstock 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 <br /> more accurate at greater distances and can penetrate most body armor.The DD MK18 rifles will be <br /> issued to 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 /> 2023.Annual maintenance costs are approximately$1S0 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 <br /> training 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 <br /> apply to the transportation, care, and maintenance of assault rifles. Only officers who have completed <br /> a P.O.S.T. certified patrol rifle course may be issued a rifle. A qualification course must be completed by <br /> each 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: Will replace current SWAT rifle inventory <br /> 140 <br />