
Originally Posted by
Brian1/75
Qualifying with 500m targets and actually hitting them is two different things. All service chest-thumping aside, the use of the m16, as well as the SAW, is probably antiquated. I don't know how the Marines employ 240s, but having one attached to a squad is common place in the Army. If the Army had the IAR, fire teams could quickly maneuver, still have a decent casualty producing weapon, and have a heavy base of fire for suppression coming from the gun.
You've got to be kidding me. I've seen guys I'd smoke the shit out of under normal circumstances smoke my ass because I was weighed down with more kit than them. That SAW gunner is really going to wish he had an IAR when he's IMTing up some steep ass hill.
It will be interesting to see the feedback from Marines tasked with carrying the IAR. Gear has gotten more efficient with size and weight.
Last edited by variablebinary; 07-21-10 at 22:49.
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