Quote Originally Posted by William F. Owen View Post
I agree, so why not allocate 2 x 8.6mm or 7.62mm Long Range/Sniper Rifles to the platoon?
That sounds good to me.

I agree with you on the importance of machineguns, and the relative unimportance of the IW for recon.

However, 5.56 just stinks against even light barrier material. And I challenge you to maneuver either the GPMG OR the Sniper Rifle in CQB in order to deliver projectiles on a target behind a light to medium barrier. Or to stop an automobile racing toward you with intentions unknown.

Just trying to "stir the pot" a bit. I certainly do like someone who challenges Conventional Wisdom.