New Army "Caliber Configuration Study"

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The 203 has been replaced already with an awesome launcher and the 40mm Grenade does not equal a 40mm CG round, by any stretch of the imagination. The 84mmCG is good because there are subcaliber rounds that can be fired, either through Flechets, Sabots or other means. Would love to see a metal storm type weapon for anti-vehicle or anti mortar use. The CIWS was used in Iraq a bunch, never saw it in Afg. I did get to shoot a lot of foreign stuff, like the FAMAS and the polish Beryl, PS90's and even a Tavor in full auto. I still get a smile when I remember shooting the Javelin though, seeing that thing just take off was awesome, The Line charges the Marines used were awesome too. Watched a gunner shoot a grenade out of the air like a clay pigeon was another good moment. a younger (14-16yo) talib throw the grenade as we were going by (they tried to hit the turrets like basketball hoops) our gunners with 50's had to point muzzles up in towns so they were given Benelli shotguns for force protection in addition to the M4 they had in a rack in the turret. The bad guys in Iraq were using parachute grenades to hit turrets so our gunners had shotguns. I was a T/C in a vehicle when I saw the talib pop out ahead and throw it, immediately, it was shot out of the air and our gunner (with a 240B) hit the Talib....was like a blocked shot in an NBA game.... Seems crazy now but at the time it was just an everyday thing.

Hanka, the scenario sounds good but the whole fine motor skill goes out the window when the bullets fly, my first firefight was over in 30min and I didnt remeber firing a shot but was down 4 magazines when I checked for expend report... I think the Air burst thing needs refinement, the Marines 6pack works well enough.