Optimal Role of Suppressors in Combat?
I was unable to find a comprehensive discussion of this on M4C, but if I missed it feel free to shoot it my way. I'm just trying to find some information on when it makes sense for infantry to use suppressors in a combat environment, and on which weapons.
1. What is the general consensus now among the branches as far as when to supply troops on the ground with sound suppression?
2. Do the penalties of suppressors including increased weapon profile, weight, cyclic rate (non-OSS cans), fouling (non-OSS cans) and mirage outweigh their benefits?
3. Do integrally suppressed weapons have any future in military applications?
4. Are full-length cans or "CQB" cans being used more frequently?
5. How is using a suppressor on a carbine different than a precision rifle or MG?
Thanks in advance!