He used the forward assist, too. First time I’ve ever heard of anyone actually doing that.
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That kid showed some serious situational awareness under extreme pressure. Amazing American young man.
You mean when clearing the malfunction? Just recently read something about that here at FR.
Actually I watched the vids many times and never noticed it.
Second time I’ve heard of it. Back in 2003 during the invasion of Iraq, one of the members of the transportation company that made a wrong turn and were captured supposedly used his forward assist when his M16 jammed from the dust and dirt.