CTG, 7.62MM, All Types

The CTG, 7.62MM, All Types line item in the Army's FY 2026 ammunition procurement budget supports the acquisition of a diverse range of 7.62mm cartridges for operational, training, and test requirements. This line item is managed under the Army's Procurement of Ammunition appropriation and is structured to ensure readiness for both active and reserve components. The procurement supports war reserve, training, and depot stock levels in accordance with Department of Defense and Army munitions requirements processes.

E01902 / CTG, 7.62mm Blank, M82 w/M13 Link is a training-unique blank cartridge, used exclusively for non-live fire exercises with the M240 machine gun family. These cartridges are essential for safe, realistic training, simulating live fire without projectiles, and help maintain depot stock levels to support annual Army training cycles.

E02007 / CTG 7.62MM 4 BALL/1 TRACER F/OHF is another training-specific item, designed for overhead fire exercises. These rounds are manufactured to minimize fragmentation risk, allowing soldiers to safely train beneath the flight path of bullets. The procurement supports annual training and depot inventory goals.

E02011 / CTG, 7.62mm Ball M80A1 LeadFree, w/M13 Link and E02012 / CTG, 7.62mm 4 Ball M80A1/1 Tracer M62A1 LeadFree represent the Army's standard combat and training ammunition. The M80A1 Enhanced Performance Round (EPR) features a steel penetrator and non-lead slug, providing improved performance against personnel and light-armored targets while reducing environmental impact. These procurements support both training and war reserve inventories, with the XM1161E1 tracer variant being phased in for improved signature control and environmental compliance.

E89100 / CTG, 7.62mm Special Ball, M118 Long Range is a match-grade cartridge intended for sniper use in rifles such as the M40, M110, and MK21. This round is used for both training and operational purposes, providing long-range accuracy against personnel and non-armored targets. The procurement supports both training and war reserve requirements.

F57510 / CTG, 7.62MM Advanced Armor Piercing, M1158 is designed for use against hard targets, featuring an exposed black metal tip and a lead-free tracer. While there is no FY 2026 procurement for this item, previous years' investments have built up inventory for operational needs. This round is intended for combat use, supporting war reserve stocks for contingency operations.

F57515 / CTG, 7.62 Reduced Range Ammunition consists of XM1164 Ball and XM1165 Tracer cartridges, optimized for live-fire training on ranges with reduced surface danger zones. These are not approved for combat and are classified as Code B items. The procurement supports the Army's goal of providing safe, realistic training opportunities while managing range safety and environmental constraints.

The CTG, 7.62MM, All Types line item is structured to maintain the Army's operational readiness, support robust training programs, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards. The procurement strategy leverages both the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant and a second source facility in Oxford, MS, to ensure supply chain resilience and meet minimum sustaining rates. The Army also seeks to maximize procurement quantities through cost savings achieved via contract negotiations and potential foreign military sales, thereby optimizing the use of appropriated funds.