Yeah kind ironic that really the max effective range of the M203 wasn't much further than what they trained on rifle for the M4 and M16 was 300m. I don't know if they train for ranges that are further now, but then again with some units drawing out old M14s for platoon/marksmen. I am sure these people are being trained to his target at further ranges with their new weapons.
Like I said one of the interesting things is that everyone in our units had M16 in the Arms Room, even if they were SAW or M60 gunners. I am sure these weapons would follow the company so when they were in 'secured forward' areas they still would be able to carry weapon, but not the heavier one. Then these areas would be secured with enough weapon emplacements...
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