the whole new rifle is a solution looking for a problem IMO. The m16/m4 are great weapons IMO, I think we(the MIl) should switch to a mid length system to reduce stress on the op systems. Or upgrade to piston guns maybe.
But before we go and spend millions of dollars on new weapons, how about we update our training standards?
How about we get platoon sgts and cmdrs on board with wpns maint. and fighting with a gun, not firing on a rifle range?
how about we ditch the armory inspections with q tips and cotton patches before turn in?
But Im just a lowly grunt, what do I know right
I think the Marine Corps is attempting to go in the right direction with tables 1, 2 and 3. But is still missguided, and needs to make training overall more dynamic and fluid, stop running ranges and get out service members in a fighting mindset for chistsake!
I could go on and on about this, it drives me absolutely nuckin futs to see dipshits using a steel cleaning rod to clean the crown! just to appease the armorers who are appeasing the xos, the mothafreakin crown with a steel rod!!!!
and to reemphasize the whole lube issue, run your damn gun wet!
ok, rant over.
Men acquire a particular quality by constantly acting a particular way. We become just by performing just actions, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing brave actions-Aristotle
The wise man sees in the misfortune of others what he should avoid-Marcus Aurelius
For these things give thanks at nightfall:
The day gone, a guttered torch,
A sword tested, the troth of a maid,
Ice crossed, ale drunk- Havamal
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