The M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) or M24 is the military and police version of the Remington Model 700 rifle, M24 being the model name assigned by the United States Army after adoption as their standard sniper rifle in 1988. The M24 is referred to as a "weapon system" because it consists of not only a rifle, but also a detachable telescopic sight and other accessories.
Snipers compete in unknown distance-stalk events at Fuerzas Comando 2014 140726-A-WP252-007
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Link, assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, ejects an expended casing from his weapon while training with the M24 Sniper Weapon System on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Link, assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, trains with the M24 Sniper Weapon System on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Friday, July 11, 2014.
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Airmen, assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, train with the M24 Sniper Weapon System on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Friday, July 11, 2014.
Senior Airman Aric Shott, assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, ejects an expended casing from the chamber of a M24 Sniper Weapon System on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Friday, July 11, 2014.
Senior Airman Austin Cavenaugh, assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, seats a round into the chamber of a M24 Sniper Weapon System while training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Friday, July 11, 2014.