[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2280]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. ROSCOE G. BARTLETT

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2009

  Mr. BARTLETT. Madam Speaker, I submit the following: Funding of 
$7,500,000 is necessary to adapt Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) 
technology to provide the same effectiveness improvements already 
demonstrated for 155mm artillery projectiles to all indirect fire 
systems. The Army and Marine Corps have recognized needs for increased 
precision for ground combat units. The lack of precision for either 
105mm artillery or 120mm mortars creates significant operational 
difficulties. The 105mm artillery and 120mm mortar can be developed in 
parallel at a significantly accelerated schedule at a reduced cost due 
to technology that has already been tested and proven, and due to the 
ability to share common design features with the 155mm PGK. Government 
and industry tests to assist with design and sizing of the PGK to 
smaller calibers will continue through FY2009. Based on that work, FY10 
funding would enable a low risk, accelerated approach to delivering a 
much needed operational capability to the field by 2011.

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