05-15-2011, 07:28 PM
warped Wrote:Ideally I would opt for a one caliber system...Folks are arguing both sides of this one and many of these people are very knowledgeable about the issues. To my knowledge, no one to date has forwarded a compelling argument for either a one caliber system, the current practice, or a variant.
One of my hopes is we can help resolve the question semi-analytically. The draft requirements statement we are working to build is one step.
I believe there have been studies that address the costs of increasing the variety of items in a logistics chain. That would be one aspect of the trade between a single-cartridge/single load system.
Another is training and ammo exchange within small units.
How can we quantify? Are there any public domain trade studies that address?