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Old 11-13-2003, 05:46 AM  
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Originally posted by DarkJedi
You all talk about how good m16 is if you keep it nice and clean.
Of course it doesnt jam during practice shooting when you clean it after every use.


The thing jams when you're out in the desert or in the jungle. When there is war going on around and you simply dont have the time or mean to clean it. In the middle of the battle it gets some sand or some water inside and all of the sudden it stops working. Thats when it makes a difference.
It is a reliable weapon...even under adverse conditions. I have used the weapon in three different operations and it did not jam in any of the three...and I would not hesitate to take it into battle again. Even if it does jam...it is a simple matter of clearing it. In the Jessica Lynch incident...as I have pointed out in a previous post...they were supply troops and simply were not well trained in the use of weapons. If I remember correctly...during her interview it was mentioned that a .50 cal jammed...and the gunner could not clear it. As I further stated the Army should learn a lesson from this incident and put a priority on training non-combatant units to be more proficient in the use...and maintinance of weapons.
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