Editing SEAL Recon Rifle (section)

==History==
The concept of an [[accurized]] rifle based on the 5.56 NATO cartridge was first observed in 1993 during the [[Battle of Mogadishu (1993)|Battle of Mogadishu]].<ref name="AFO"/> This led to the development of various options for improving accuracy in the field, including improved ammunition and triggers, a range of optics, free-floating handguards, and rail systems.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://soldiersystems.net/2015/09/12/gunfighter-moment-daryl-holland-10/ | title=Gunfighter Moment - Daryl Holland - Soldier Systems Daily | date=12 September 2015 }}</ref>

Developed in-house by SEAL team armorers,<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.recoilweb.com/cmmgs-new-mk4-recce-rifle-for-2014-37423.html | title=CMMG's new MK4 RECCE Rifle for 2014 | newspaper=Recoil | date=9 January 2014 | last1=Lewis | first1=Jody }}</ref> the rifle was centered less around a rigid specification and more around the concept of an accurized rifle that could share the duties and ammunition of fielded [[M4 carbine]]s, whilst also being able to engage targets beyond the carbines' range.<ref name="SOFREP">{{Cite web | url=https://sofrep.com/gear/the-recce-rifle-originally-developed-for-the-seal-teams/ | title=The RECCE Rifle: Originally Developed for the SEAL Teams }}</ref>

When further development was handed over to [[Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division]],<ref name="AFO"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-recce-rifles/ | title=Best Recce (Recon) Rifles | date=23 January 2018 }}</ref> the [[United States Army]] incorporated their own concepts and funding into the joint program, resulting in the [[Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle]] which many SEALs were disappointed with.<ref name="Rottman2011" /> 

Former SEAL sniper Kyle Defoor recounts:<ref name="EDM"/>

{{Blockquote|text=It went to 18" quite frankly because the big Army got involved. Most of us that have a lot of time on one (myself included) think that 16" is better for a number of reasons:
# 2" does make a difference, especially with a &#91;[[suppressor]]&#93;.
# Weight (it's not pounds at this stage it's ounces) and remember that balance has a factor here too.
# I've shot both together on the same range at the same time. I don't really care what charts and scientists say, me and [my fellow SEALs] can hit just as good with 16" as 18".
[...]
The MK12<ref>{{cite web |last1=Witner |first1=Scott |title=The Ultimate Guide to Recce Rifles: History, Build, and Tactical Advantage |url=https://blog.refactortactical.com/blog/recce-rifle/ |website=RE Factor Tactical |publisher=Scott Witner |access-date=13 December 2023}}</ref> is ok as it comes, but, me and majority of the guys that were around me immediately [replaced] the fixed stock. Some would go with a Geissele trigger too, and some would put a tube rail back on. All of these little touches were done in house at the shooters home team.}}