Why does our forward observer have a brand new M4A1 and we still use decades old M4's and half my squad has 7B's?

I appreciate that MSG. It's not that I want an M4 A-1, it's how the funds are allocated.

SSG Geoffrey Tate - Funds are allocated fairly well down on our side buddy. Plus, all our M4s have 10 1/2 inch barrels. They're as cool as they get.

MSG Dan Castaneda - You had to teas the poor guy? Great laugh.

Exactly, great response!

So a loose m4 that is 8 moa is better than no m4? Thank you for your wisdom.
Our forward observer that will never shoot his weapon is wven baffled that he got it.

SSG Geoffrey Tate -
In the Corps our artillery observer or spotter who is responsible for directing artillery and mortar fire onto the target, also may be called to do double duty as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) for close air support and spotting for naval gunfire.
So the need for a functional weapon maybe of concern. In your initial post you make no mention of a malfunction or non accurate weapon. With reference to the original post an old weapon does not mean a nonfunctional weapon. In the late 70's early 80's the Marine Corps still had in the armory 38 revolvers and yes they functioned. Would a nice new Colt 45 been nice, sure but you make do with what you have. It's called adapt and overcome!

MSgt (Join to see) - Youngsters complain about everything, I drove one young soldier that was to heavy, nuts, caused he complained that I was to old to drag him if he was wounded, I told him to loose weight cause I would live his behind. He bitched and complained to higher, and was told Meza is right loose weight.

It's a little flip flopped these days.