Wow learn something new. Didn't realize that M1 when first issued had M16 aboard. Yeah I agree with you that it didn't make sense to take them off the M1A1s.
It one of those things when people who were in charge of planning failed to realized that if the tank was disable and crew survive they would need something to defend themselves with.
Interesting combination of personnel weapons. I totally get the shotgun. Another weapon that seems to never be issued enough.
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