Modernization of the current weapons rack systems for modern arms storage, transport, and for future weapons systems

Even with multiple changes to weapon systems, weapon versions, accessories, optics, and MTOE changes, the National Guard continues to use the same weapons racks that they have used for over half a century. With each change, racks have been sent to alteration shops to accommodate shape, locking devices, and storage space for the need. Recently, the DOD awarded a new contract for individual and squad automatic weapons that will change the platform entirely, once again, requiring a new change in weapons storage. While there is no specific or immediate timeline for the new weapon systems to be integrated into the National Guard, there are current weapons racks that are available to not only replace and modernize the current weapon storage systems, they are already adaptable to the new weapon systems, meaning that the National Guard will be prepared to receive and store the weapons once they are fielded. Consistent with current Force Modernization efforts for the National Guard, modern storage equipment is needed across the entire force. NGAUS recommends the modernization of current weapon storage racks that include the ability to be adaptable, transportable, and capable of serving the force for the next half a century and beyond.

Congress funds the modernization of weapons rack systems that will serve the National Guard into the next century of weapons storage, transport, and weapons modernization.