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Joint Service Small Arms Program
The Joint Service Small Arms Program, abbreviated JSSAP, is an office that was created in 1978 to coordinate weapon standardization between the various United States military service branches, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and later the USCG and SOCOM.
In 1962, the Air Force adopted the Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolver over the M1911A1. By 1977 their inventory was wearing out, and the USAF requested special ammunition for the M15 to improve its effectiveness due to malfunctions it suffered.
A subsequent Congressional investigation revealed that the USAF had 25 different handguns in inventory.[citation needed] Congressman Addabbo from New York said, "The current proliferation of handguns and handgun ammunition in Air Force inventory is intolerable." Congress encouraged DOD to select a standard handgun and phase out all others.[citation needed]
This task was assigned to the newly created Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP).
The United States Military forces had been using a variety of different small arms which grew over the years to about ten different types of handguns. Models in use included the M1911A1 (Colt .45 Automatic), Smith & Wesson (Combat Masterpiece in .38 Special caliber), Smith and Wesson Model 1917 (.45 ACP and .45 Auto Rim) and various other small arms. By the 1970s it became obvious that the M1911A1 (Colt Government .45ACP) model was going to have to be replaced.
The program to purchase the new standardized handgun was designated the XM9 program. There were 85 criteria for handgun characteristics that must be met to satisfy the procurement requirements.
Of the 85 requirements for the new handgun, 72 were mandatory, and 13 were optional. Basic Requirements:
Safety System:
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Joint Service Small Arms Program
The Joint Service Small Arms Program, abbreviated JSSAP, is an office that was created in 1978 to coordinate weapon standardization between the various United States military service branches, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and later the USCG and SOCOM.
In 1962, the Air Force adopted the Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolver over the M1911A1. By 1977 their inventory was wearing out, and the USAF requested special ammunition for the M15 to improve its effectiveness due to malfunctions it suffered.
A subsequent Congressional investigation revealed that the USAF had 25 different handguns in inventory.[citation needed] Congressman Addabbo from New York said, "The current proliferation of handguns and handgun ammunition in Air Force inventory is intolerable." Congress encouraged DOD to select a standard handgun and phase out all others.[citation needed]
This task was assigned to the newly created Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP).
The United States Military forces had been using a variety of different small arms which grew over the years to about ten different types of handguns. Models in use included the M1911A1 (Colt .45 Automatic), Smith & Wesson (Combat Masterpiece in .38 Special caliber), Smith and Wesson Model 1917 (.45 ACP and .45 Auto Rim) and various other small arms. By the 1970s it became obvious that the M1911A1 (Colt Government .45ACP) model was going to have to be replaced.
The program to purchase the new standardized handgun was designated the XM9 program. There were 85 criteria for handgun characteristics that must be met to satisfy the procurement requirements.
Of the 85 requirements for the new handgun, 72 were mandatory, and 13 were optional. Basic Requirements:
Safety System: