I'm thinking more along the lines of, is this stuff technically available for release as general military surplus? If so, and I find any available through the normal surplus channels, I'll certainly be considering placing bids on it.
They say it's at the end of its useful economic life cycle. So what? They say that about EVERYTHING that they replace, especially electronics. I've bought hundreds of two way radios at surplus and made thousands of dollars off of them, and they were allegedly obsolete, too. Many of them are still in service with their new owners, fifteen years later.
I'll be watching for the following items:
Blank firing adapter (for M16 MILES)
Laser kit for M16 MILES
Detector harness
Control pack
Whatever else is needed.
I figure if I can find 20 sets, I'll probably be able to put at least 10 in service and keep them running for some time.
It would be helpful to know what the FSC (Federal Supply Codes) and NSN's are for each of these items. If there's anybody who gets to train with this stuff, please take a moment next time you get your hands on it and write the NSN's down if you can find them. With them, I can search the entire surplus system for them.
CJ