Grendel as a Universal Infantry Cartridge

[JASmith]

RedFalconBill,

You last two paragraphs touched on two very important issues:

1. The "give a sh#$@!" factor, and
   
2. The value of training
   

You're right, most of the time, folks who are pressed with numerous check-box responsibilities frequently don't have the time or energy to think about the larger picture, much less how the rifle cartridge might make a difference. There are times, however, that their comfort zone is jostled by changes in the world status. At that point, there's a flurry of activity and, depending on the quality of solution and sustainability of interest, things can be changed. I'm hoping we can have a soundly thought out and tested solution ready for that singular event.

Training is critical, and can make huge differences when other things are equal. We need to include this factor in our discussions, because one outcome may still be that a mix of 5.56 and 7.62X51, with proper training and intra-squad team work, will work best for us. We need to at least partly quantify this so that alternative solutions can be compared and addressed for the amount of improvement in capability brought to the table.