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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Although it saw more widespread use throughout all branches of the UNSC prior to 2548, it has since been superseded in use by the BR55 in all branches but the [[UNSC Army]]. | Although it saw more widespread use throughout all branches of the UNSC prior to [[2548]], it has since been superseded in use by the [[BR55]] in all branches but the [[UNSC Army]]. | ||
==Design Details== | ==Design Details== | ||
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- "The single-shot DMR fits somewhere between the sniper rifle and the battle rifle. It's deadly at range, but a quick trigger finger and careful aim assure that even at medium to short distances it packs a punch."
- — Game Informer[1]
The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle[2], abbreviated DMR and formally known as the M392 Designated Marksman Rifle, is a combat rifle used by the United Nations Space Command.[1]
Background
Although it saw more widespread use throughout all branches of the UNSC prior to 2548, it has since been superseded in use by the BR55 in all branches but the UNSC Army.
Design Details
The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated select-fire bullpup rifle that fires 7.62x51mm ammunition. It is mounted with a scope capable of 3x zoom and possess a fire selector switch located above the grip of the weapon, and a magazine release button, which is located directly above the magazine housing, behind the trigger.
Trivia
- Stamped on the comb of the rifle are the words ARMALITE MG UNSC. This is possibly the manufacturer or a reference to realworld manufacturer ArmaLite Corp.
- The designation of this rifle model as a "Designated Marksman Rifle" would seem to indicate that it was designed for use in squad-based combat and not as a dedicated sniping tool. Designated Marksmen function in U.S. military fire teams to provide long-range support to their teams. This contrasts with Snipers who operate in small sniper-based squads and received more specialized training.
