Medics train on small arms weapons for combat zones

Canadian Forces Army News ^ | 2008-03-21 | (army news video)

[Clive]

Army News video:

Medics train on small arms weapons for combat zones

PETAWAWA, Ontario — 2 Field Ambulance medics learn to return fire during Exercise STRIKING SERPENT.

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[Sax]

HK MP7 Personal Defense Weapon

[mamelukesabre]

A medic carries first aid, AND a rifle, AND a pistol, AND ammo? Geez, do they get a wheelbarrow too?

[Clive]

C7A1 ASSAULT RIFLE

The C7A1 assault rifle is an improved version of the basic C7 combat rifle, incorporating a low-mounted optical sight. It is a Canadian adaptation of a U.S. firearm known as the M16A1E1. The C7A1 eliminates the carrying handle of the C7 and substitutes an optical sight. The weapon is equipped with a 3.5x optical sight, which is mounted in place of the carrying handle.

C7A1 rounds are 5.56 x 45 NATO standard. The weapon has an effective range of 400 metres and a rate of fire of 700 to 940 rounds per minute. Along with the optical sight, optional attachments include the M203A1 40mm grenade launcher, the AN PAQ 4 Laser pointer and the Image Intensification Night Sight (Kite sight). It has been in service with the Army since 1986.

Armament:
Cartridge: 5.56mm x 45mm NATO
Rate of Fire: cyclic, 700 to 940 rounds per minute
Magazine: 30 rounds

Specifications:
Weight: empty - 3.3kg, full - 3.9kg (not including M203A1
grenade launcher)
Length: normal butt, 1.0 m
Barrel Length: 530
Operation: direct gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed
Range: 400 m
Entered service : 1986

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http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_display.asp?product=97&more=97 BROWNING 9-MM PISTOL

The Browning 9-mm pistol is carried by officers and soldiers who require a sidearm that can be rapidly drawn and fired, even in confined spaces. The pistol consists of a barrel, a slide, a breech block, a frame, and a 13 round magazine.

Armament:
Cartridge: 9mm x 19mm

Specifications:
Weight: 1 kg (with empty magazine)
Length: 19.69 cm
Barrel length: 12.38 cm
Operation: recoil operated, semi-automatic
Feed: 13-round detachable magazine
Sights: Rear – fixed square notch, Front – tapered post
Sight Radius: 159mm
Muzzle Velocity: 350 m/s

Used By: Canada, Belgium, United Kingdom, and many law enforcement agencies.

[Clive]

While the particulars in my Reply 3 state that the C7 is a development from the M16A1E1 its specifications are actually closer to the M16A3.

For example, it uses full auto instead of the 3 round burst of the M16A1E1 and the carry handle has been replaced with the optical sight.

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[Kenny Bunk]

One unusual and remarkably un-american feature is that it is quickly and easily - and permanently - disabled prior to capture by the enemy.

Not quite what we had in mind with the old

Praemonitus Praemunitus

[Joe Brower]

Added 'banglist' keyword.

Great article -- thanks! When I was in, I just carried a .45 most of the time.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Ping my Christmas list....

[Sax]

For some Germans in Afghanistan Christmas came early.