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ihctractor · February 27, 2013, 07:46 PM

In the 80s we patrolled the Nicaraguan border with Honduras. We were issued 6 loaded 30 round mags for our M-16 A2s and told that under no circumstances were we to get involved in any of the unrest that was going on there

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After each shift the magazines were turned in and you'd better be able to account for every round including the empty brass with a darn good reason for it being empty!

Fortunatly the biggest threat I ever faced was being shook down for $0.25 by some kid on a donkey selling questionable Coca-Colas.

February 27, 2013, 07:46 PM	#25
ihctractor Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 57	In the 80s we patrolled the Nicaraguan border with Honduras. We were issued 6 loaded 30 round mags for our M-16 A2s and told that under no circumstances were we to get involved in any of the unrest that was going on there. After each shift the magazines were turned in and you'd better be able to account for every round including the empty brass with a darn good reason for it being empty! Fortunatly the biggest threat I ever faced was being shook down for $0.25 by some kid on a donkey selling questionable Coca-Colas.