DoD Sustainable Products Center

Durable Targets and Target Backers

Demonstration Overview

 Durable target backer affixed to target frame. Durable target backerThe DoW STED Program is currently conducting test and evaluation (T&E) of durable targets and target backers at Department of War (DoW) Installations. These targets and backers can be used multiple times for thousands of rounds of multi-caliber ammunition, in any weather, without fragmentation.

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Demonstration Products*

The following systems were selected for test and evaluation:

  • Durable Target Products by DA Targets
  • Durable Target Backer Products by Trango Systems

*Mention of or referral to commercial products, services, and manufacturers herein is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement by, nor the official policy or position of, the Department of War (DoW), any of its Components, or the U.S. Government.

Demonstration Sites

Field T&E of these products occurred or is occurring at the following DoW installations to evaluate their performance in operational environments and to raise awareness of product availability:

  • MCB Quantico, Weapons Training Battalion
  • MCB Quantico, U.S. Marine Corps Shooting Team
  • MCB Camp Lejeune, Naval Health Research Center
  • MCRD Parris Island, Naval Health Research Center
  • MCB Hawaii, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment

Demonstration Details