Mr. Simmons. Yes, that is correct. The firing is accomplished by employees of the development and proof services, which is the weapons testing facility at the Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Mr. McCloy. Your task is primarily evaluation——
Mr. Simmons. Yes, sir.
Mr. McCloy. Of the characteristics of the rifle, particularly in terms of its accuracy and its wounding power, killing power?
Mr. Simmons. Yes, sir.
Mr. Eisenberg. Mr. Chairman, may this witness be admitted as an expert to testify in this area?
Mr. McCloy. Yes.
Mr. Eisenberg. Mr. Simmons, did you conduct a test from a machine rest, a test of round-to-round dispersion of this weapon, or have such tests conducted?
Mr. Simmons. May I check the serial number?
Mr. Eisenberg. I should ask first if you are familiar with this weapon.