Posted on Jul 13, 2014
CSM Michael J. Uhlig
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This is on public source internet and wanted to share with you some of the successes we are having developing a smarter bullet....it will no doubt be a game changer during future missions! Here's what the website had to say:

"The Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) system seeks to improve sniper effectiveness and enhance troop safety by allowing greater shooter standoff range and reduction in target engagement timelines. The objective of the EXACTO program is to revolutionize rifle accuracy and range by developing the first ever guided small-caliber bullet. The EXACTO 50- caliber round and optical sighting technology expects to greatly extend the day and nighttime range over current state-of-the-art sniper systems. The system combines a maneuverable bullet and a real-time guidance system to track and deliver the projectile to the target, allowing the bullet to change path during flight to compensate for any unexpected factors that may drive it off course."

There's a video that demonstrates the trace, take a look at the link below.

I'm interested in some of the other areas we are making advances and using cutting edge technology - feel free to share a link here.

http://www.darpa.mil/NewsEvents/Releases/2014/07/10a.aspx
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LTC Jason Strickland
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CSM Michael J. Uhlig, thanks for sharing. The lethality and accuracy of these EXACTO program rounds is exceptional. Great advancements!
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