Download or read book Required Operational Capability (ROC) Number INS 1.07 for Machine Gun, 40mm (Grenade), CARDS Reference Number 0253 written by MARINE CORPS WASHINGTON DC. and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A need has been identified (USA Combined Arms Center, Rear Area Security Support, Threat Annex, April 1978) for a weapon to deliver accurate, intense, decisive firepower against enemy personnel and light armor vehicles in support of combat operations in rear areas. The weapon will be utilized in mobile and static (base defense) missiles. The Navy's MK 19 MOD 1 40mm (grenade) Machine gun has been identified as an ideal candidate weapon for this requirement. This weapon was type classified Standard for the US Navy in 1967 and is currently in production. The weapon is currently in use by the US Navy, US Coast Buard, and certain Allied Forces. The Navy's MK 19 MOD 1 40mm (grenade) Machinegun has been identified as an ideal candidate weapon for this requirement. This weapon was type classified Standard for the US Navy in 1967 and is currently in production. The weapon is currently in use by the US Navy, US Coast Guard, and certain Allied Forces.