Quote Originally Posted by Ken White View Post
Each Mech Squad was authorized one, thus 3 per Mech Platoon versus two per walking infantry Platoon (plus the two Javelins). Ranger Platoons also have three guns (plus the Carl Gustaf -- which is a good deal -- and / or Javelins).
Hmmm. Maybe this was another case of extra MGs, but when I was light (and I mean literally "Light" - not AASLT or ABN) we had 3 MGs. Neat thing was that we started with M60s. When we got tagged for an SFOR rotation, we were bumped up in priority for M240Bs, but nobody asked for the M60s in return. So, we were really heavy of MGs (6 per PLT!). Of course, we didn't really use them in Bosnia for anything other than training. But the older guys were happy to keep their M60s and the younger guys were happy with their new M240Bs. It was one of those rare occasions in the Army where everybody was happy. Of course, we did our best to pursue other avenues to crush their enthusiasm, and succeeded spectacularly.