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R1145 · July 14, 2012, 02:42 AM

Full auto is desirable in a military individual weapon, but should only be used very rarely, in specific scenarios such as a close ambush or room clearing, for example. Short bursts, in conjunction with fire and maneuver, are another appropriate use, but one can argue that aimed rapid fire is more effective.

Generally, though, if someone is firing full auto, especially longer bursts, it's an indicator that they're not well-trained.

If I had to go to war (again...), I'd want full-auto capability, but wouldn't sweat it too much, even though it would be giving up some advantage in certain situations.

I would definitely want a light machine gun in the team, though!

July 14, 2012, 02:42 AM	#98
R1145 Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 351	Full auto is desirable in a military individual weapon, but should only be used very rarely, in specific scenarios such as a close ambush or room clearing, for example. Short bursts, in conjunction with fire and maneuver, are another appropriate use, but one can argue that aimed rapid fire is more effective. Generally, though, if someone is firing full auto, especially longer bursts, it's an indicator that they're not well-trained. If I had to go to war (again...), I'd want full-auto capability, but wouldn't sweat it too much, even though it would be giving up some advantage in certain situations. I would definitely want a light machine gun in the team, though! Last edited by R1145; July 14, 2012 at 02:49 AM.