Most of our training was with the M14, and we didn't get the M16 until just before our trip across the pond! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Makes sense huh?!!!? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> With as many M16's that jammed, we would have preferred the M1 carbine as well! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> I always relished the M60 myself! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
It all makes perfect military sense, Tom. Train with the M14, fight with the M16. We trained with the M16 and were given M1 carbines. Fortunately in the AF we did not have to use them much, but they shot well. Then in the Army I trained with Infantry weapons (all combat arms officers do) and never saw another M60 after I was assigned to a tank company. My weapons were the 45 cal grease gun, 45 1911, and 50 cal MG, along with a 105mm tank cannon. It all makes perfect sense. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
