Oh, just because to add this. I read a little summary article written yesterday on the OICW stating that the maker of the weapon thinks the first OICWs could be in active duty in late 2006.

o! So we are going to see it in service soon?

Well, just keep in mind that things always move very slowly when it comes to the millitary.

Originally Posted by Whispering Death

Well, just keep in mind that things always move very slowly when it comes to the millitary.

LOL. Too true.

Military Time;

Five Minutes: Half hour

One Hour: Rest of the work day

One Day: Whole week

One Week: Next month

One Month: Six months

One Year: Time yet to be determined

So I believe it is under the category, One year! hehe

I was involved with the weapon testing program for a short time after I was recalled in 2001. The system is pretty impressive as well as deadly. The problems they were having at the time I was involved was the weight issue. You'd have to be a big dude to carry one of those all day.

As a sailor, they would be pretty useful on a bridge wing on a ship against small craft. One round into the bridge could mess with a guy's mind (if you could get it there), but then a harpoon up jobu's butt would work quite well too!

Well ,you could tell us more Senior Chief!

That's interesting Senior Chief. What specifically did you do in involvement with the program?

Well, I think Senoir Chief is one of the weapon tester!

I don't know if anyone said it, but the XM-29 was canceled. But they are still tinkering with the XM-25 idea.