Advanced Combat Rifle Program

The Advanced Combat Rifle (ACR) program was a U.S. military initiative in the late 1980s and early 1990s aimed at developing a new, more effective infantry rifle. Its goal was to improve accuracy, range, and firepower while reducing weight and recoil. The program tested various advanced weapon designs with innovative features like modular configurations and improved ammunition. Although the program was ultimately canceled, it influenced future firearm development, leading to weapons like the FN SCAR. The ACR effort represented a move toward more adaptable, technologically advanced small arms to enhance combat effectiveness.