https://www.army.mil/article/41283/army-begins-shipping-improved-556mm-cartridge/
Army begins shipping improved 5.56mm cartridge | Article | The United States Army
Jul 22, 2011 - The Army announced Wednesday it has begun shipping its new 5.56mm cartridge, the M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round, to support warfighters in Afghanistan.
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