Posted on Nov 4, 2016
Deploying for OEF. We have to carry M16 since Army isn't getting M4s anymore. True?
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Trying to figure out how to get M4s fielded to our unit in a short time. I know we can essentially "trade" another unit for theirs but there's a long line of approvals. Is the Army going to be turning to a new standard weapon system therefore not producing the M4 anymore?
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Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Reserves
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I deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 with an M16, it's alright to not look tacticool on deployment. Your M16 will be reliable as long as you take care of her.
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OMG!!!!!!! You're deploying with M16's and not M4's! I'd go to IG and scream, cry, and stomp my feet. Imagine the travesty of this situation.
You have larger issues to worry about (e.g. taking care of your soldiers). I'd deploy with my Mini-14 if I was allowed. It shoots the same 5.56mm round.
You have larger issues to worry about (e.g. taking care of your soldiers). I'd deploy with my Mini-14 if I was allowed. It shoots the same 5.56mm round.
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