PDWs...and other small arms.

[ahillock]

Note: I think this discussion of whether a sidearm is useful or needed for a soldier needs to be framed in regards to environment and type of engagement to be seen. If everything is going to be from a distance and you are surrounded by platoon of guys, maybe your need isn't as high. But for more specialized and more trained (and valuable to the military based on amount they have invested in you) like a SF soldier, going into battle without a sidearm doesn't make much sense.