The Marine Corps has officially hit full operational capability on its new sniper rifle a year ahead of schedule.

The U.S. Marine Corps has achieved Fully Operational Capability (FOC) for the MK22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) a year ahead of schedule. This modular rifle replaces older bolt-action systems like the M40A6,

The battlefield is evolving, and so are the tools of war. Enter the MK22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle—a precision-engineered marvel that has just achieved Fully Operational Capability (FOC) with the U.

Despite the best efforts of the Ordnance Department and civilian contractors, the quest for a suitable U.S. rifle with which to arm World War I snipers eventually led to a dead end.