Lots here: MacArthur's Rainbow Division going to Iraq. Guardsmen on their 2d combat tour. Snipers training to interdict terrorists planting IEDs.
To: rocksblues
2 posted on
01/17/2005 5:04:29 PM PST by
rocksblues
(Sgt. Rafael Peralta, American Hero, Everyone should know his name.)
To: mark502inf
I think M-14s are being used across the spectrum now. Didn't we see some pics of Marines with M-14s in Fallujah? It makes perfect sense. No one weapon suits all occassions. By adding the M-14 the depth of the battlefield just about doubled.
3 posted on
01/17/2005 5:10:25 PM PST by
ProudVet77
(I'm ready for some NASCAR!)
To: mark502inf
This may be the weapon used.
4 posted on
01/17/2005 5:11:15 PM PST by
rocksblues
(Sgt. Rafael Peralta, American Hero, Everyone should know his name.)
To: mark502inf
Data for M14 Sniper Rifle
Caliber 7.62 mm
Weight (Empty) 8.7 lbs
Length 44.14 inches
Effective Range 1500 feet
Firing Rate 750 rds min
Muzzle Velocity 2800 feet per sec
Feed 20 rounds
5 posted on
01/17/2005 5:17:15 PM PST by
Uncle Miltie
(Democrat Obstructionists will be Daschled!)
To: mark502inf
All I have to say is ABOUT DAMNED TIME!!!! (Gives new meaning to "Reach out and touch someone", doesn't it)
I wonder how long it will take the MSM to start whinning about this......
9 posted on
01/17/2005 5:23:59 PM PST by
dirtbiker
(Solution for Terrorism: Nuke 'em 'till they glow, then shoot 'em in the dark!)
To: mark502inf
8 |
Commander Michael Manning said: Now we can acquire targets, identify targets, and destroy targets with organic direct fire weapons. |
What kind of ammo are they using, corn meal muffins?
--Boot Hill
12 posted on
01/17/2005 5:28:06 PM PST by
Boot Hill
(How do you verbalize a noun?)
To: mark502inf
13 posted on
01/17/2005 5:30:49 PM PST by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: mark502inf
"destroy targets with organic direct fire weapons."
Well, as long as they don't shoot anybody.
To: mark502inf
Somebody help me out here, isn't the sniper version of the M14 called the XM21? I know their basically the same rifle but maybe not?
25 posted on
01/17/2005 8:55:53 PM PST by
edchambers
(Neocon foot-soldier of the Haliburton death squad)
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