You mean the only improvements between then and now is the ability to see in the dark and communicate?
####, man... What were we thinking???
P.S. - Have you ever worn PVS-7Bs or better at night??? Or tried to lead a platoon without radios???
Of course, we haven't really "improved" the rifle squad, because the real improvements have come through various and sundry supporting arms and logistic things...
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