Quote Originally Posted by Ken White View Post

Getting rid of the SAW / M249 would also be a step forward. The Marines are on the right track with an Automatic Rifle, one per fire team...
Beat me to it. OP, you might be interested in reading up on the IAR:

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news...istan-120610w/

I have no combat experience, but can say as a very recent graduate of the USMC infantry officer training pipeline that accurate suppression is what is being taught and stressed.