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Old 08-31-2011, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Legbreaker View Post
As an M60 gunner it wasn't uncommon for me (a tiny 65kgs/143lbs at the time) to carry around 40-45kgs/90-100lbs of gear. Most of that was combat load - my pack was usually fairly light.
And then one exercise they gave me the 77 set as well... (another dozen kgs)
All that and 40+ degree C heat to deal with too!
That's insane. Why would the MG gunner end up with the radio too? Were they trying to break you? Stuff that. I hated carrying the 77 set when I was just carrying a rifleman's load.
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