Military Equipment

NCR troopers use mass-produced weapons made from common materials (such as steel and wood) that perform reliably and can survive harsh treatment. The basic service weapon is a semi-automatic 5.56mm service rifle, supplemented by 9mm submachine guns, hunting rifles, varmint rifles and even caravan shotguns. High-end firearms such as marksman carbines, assault carbines, riot shotguns and .308 sniper rifles are commonly issued to veteran units, particularly in strategic locations such as Hoover Dam. A limited supply of energy weapons, such as laser rifles, Plasma Defenders, tri-beam laser rifles and multiplas rifles, is also available, though restricted to rear echelons.

The M&A 9mm pistol is the standard sidearm of both officers and soldiers, though some can be found carrying 10mm pistols. All of these weapons are provided by the Gun Runners, who handle a majority of the weapons contracts of the Army. The standard armor consists of a metal breastplate and backplate supported by leather straps with leather shoulder protectors worn over brown fatigues. The NCR is also known to use mine tactics; Chief Hanlon is famous for it.

The heavy infantry shock units are specialized units provided with heavy weapons and salvaged power armor. Non-functional suits of T-45 power armor captured during the war with the Brotherhood of Steel and confer superior protection. At least one suit of functional power armor was known to be in service with the colonel of a rear echelon unit along the Long 15. They carry heavy weaponry such as light machine guns, hunting shotguns and even heavy incinerators. Rear echelon units are also provided with a limited supply of Gatling lasers and plasma casters.

In addition to the regular infantry, there is an entirely separate special forces branch known as the NCR Rangers. Most Rangers wear NCR-designed Ranger patrol armor, while veterans opt for the so-called "Black Armor": a traditional Desert Ranger trenchcoat worn together with a pre-War 3rd generation combat armor and matching helmet. They also have access to weapons such as trail carbines, Ranger Sequoias, anti-materiel rifles and brush guns.

The NCR makes use of salvaged pre-War weapons and equipment as well; Hoover Dam is protected by an anti-aircraft gun capable of firing flak shells to bring down aircraft. The NCR remnants at Griffith Observatory also made use of both mounted and portable anti-air missile launchers. The NCR Army also has at least one functional Robobrain which is stationed at Hoover Dam.