[xm177e2]

Hand-to-hand combat is not as rare as one would think, there were reports from Afghanistan that special forces were taking on Al Qaida with knives in some instances. I don't think SF troops are stupid or suicidal, they wouldn't use knives unless they had to.

[Rokke]

I think that's a good point, however, I would imagine they weren't closing with an aware enemy to do it, as is implied by a bayonet charge. The whole discussion is a little silly. I used the term "bayonet charge" in my original post as being representative of outdated tactics. I am sure arguements could be made for the use of just about any weapon or tactic. Heck, one of my favorite pictures from Afghanistan is the SF troop riding horseback. But the story behind the picture is that man was where he was to locate targets and guide new technology weapons into those targets. He wasn't riding the horse because he thought mounted cavalry is still an effective way to win battles. Interestingly enough, he also was an Air Force "techno-puke". Go figure.