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Jeff White · January 30, 1999, 11:22 PM

I'd equip my army with the Canadian C7 and C8. Full auto (I'd train my soldiers to use it not depend on a mechanical device)and the tougher A1 type sights. I don't see any need for the average rifleman to have the A2 sight.

For squad automatics I'd use the M249. the original version, before the American Army "improved" it. The one with the skeletonized stock the adjustable gas regulator and no handguard. The only "improvement" I'd keep would be the fold down carry handle.

At platoon level it woulld be the FN MAG 58 with the FN tripod and dial sight to allow plunging fire. My machine gunners would be trained to use the MG to it's full capabilities, not just as a heavy automatic rifle.

There would be a company level heavy weapons platoon that would have two MK 19s and two M2 .50 caliber MGs with the FN fixed headspace modification. Three M252 81mm mortars and four Javelin Anti Armor teams and one Stinger Team.

Jeff

January 30, 1999, 11:22 PM	#3
Jeff White Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1998 Location: Kinmundy, IL, USA Posts: 1,397	I'd equip my army with the Canadian C7 and C8. Full auto (I'd train my soldiers to use it not depend on a mechanical device)and the tougher A1 type sights. I don't see any need for the average rifleman to have the A2 sight. For squad automatics I'd use the M249. the original version, before the American Army "improved" it. The one with the skeletonized stock the adjustable gas regulator and no handguard. The only "improvement" I'd keep would be the fold down carry handle. At platoon level it woulld be the FN MAG 58 with the FN tripod and dial sight to allow plunging fire. My machine gunners would be trained to use the MG to it's full capabilities, not just as a heavy automatic rifle. There would be a company level heavy weapons platoon that would have two MK 19s and two M2 .50 caliber MGs with the FN fixed headspace modification. Three M252 81mm mortars and four Javelin Anti Armor teams and one Stinger Team. Jeff