[Tallguy]

I really hate the idea of my friends having to carry their M-16 bolts in plastic baggies in their Shirt pockets until a fire fight. Also I was really embarrased to see our soldiers on live TV in a combat situation with their M-16's wrapped in plastic and tape. That really sucks.

I think that support troops, like the 507th Maintenance, would have benefited from being armed with the old AK-47. Reports indicated that all of their M-16's jammed at the critical moment. Support troops obviously aren't as diligent at cleaning their weapons so they probably should be equipped with a more forgiving weapon.

[arm958]

Support troops obviously aren't as diligent at cleaning their weapons so they probably should be equipped with a more forgiving weapon.

Ain't that the truth (I'm a former support troop). I imagine there are a few infantry soldiers who would prefer an AK variant in cruddy conditions too. Sometimes you don't have time to do a thorough cleaning.