05-10-2012, 04:25 AM
I think the best solution to the future dismounted infantry small arms structure will involve the following weapon systems:
It also could streamline the system if the carbines and DMR/SASS shared the same chassis, with a Grendel mag that allowed a COAL of 2.4". This could also accommodate newer 5.56 ammunition with longer ogive projectiles using solid alloys and sectional bullets for multi-purpose applications, since many armies are going that direction. The AR15 is handicapping the 5.56 anyway, since it was built around the .222 Remington cartridge, with no re-design after the .223 Remington/5.56 evolved from it. External visual differences and weight/feel would be imperceptible to the shooter.
- A SCHV carbine like the M4A1 SOMPOD Block II (free-floated handguard, FDE color, CHF barrel)
- The Mult-Role LMG chambered in Grendel
- A DMR/SASS system in SCHV with special match ammunition or Match Grendel (A mid-sized LMT MRP would be a great platform for this, since the unit could configure it for the region or mission.)
It also could streamline the system if the carbines and DMR/SASS shared the same chassis, with a Grendel mag that allowed a COAL of 2.4". This could also accommodate newer 5.56 ammunition with longer ogive projectiles using solid alloys and sectional bullets for multi-purpose applications, since many armies are going that direction. The AR15 is handicapping the 5.56 anyway, since it was built around the .222 Remington cartridge, with no re-design after the .223 Remington/5.56 evolved from it. External visual differences and weight/feel would be imperceptible to the shooter.
- A multi-shot grenade launcher with precision guided warheads available
- A man-portable 60mm mortar with precision guided warheads, to include a thermobaric warhead option that would allow a quick-fire capability while the lead element in-contact with eyes-on can laze the target for some serious devastation from the thermobaric warhead. This would be a favorite with JoeTentpeg, trust me.