FutureDevilDog
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Is there a standard issue SMG for any branch of the military (lets say Marines) other than in the special forces and such? Or is the sub-machine gun outdated.
Damien435 said:The Marines are switching to the M-4 Carbine, it is a compact assault rifle more suitable for filling the roles of modern warfare. It has almost the same range as the M-16 but is also much more suitable for urban combat than the M-16A4 (Is that what the Army is currently using?). The M-4 is a compromise. The Army however is is going with the XM-8, the SMG just doesn't many uses outside that of Special Forces and use by SWAT teams. It is limited in range but is compact and can put out a lot of bullets in a short time.
03USMC said:Damien435 said:The Marines are switching to the M-4 Carbine, it is a compact assault rifle more suitable for filling the roles of modern warfare. It has almost the same range as the M-16 but is also much more suitable for urban combat than the M-16A4 (Is that what the Army is currently using?). The M-4 is a compromise. The Army however is is going with the XM-8, the SMG just doesn't many uses outside that of Special Forces and use by SWAT teams. It is limited in range but is compact and can put out a lot of bullets in a short time.
No the Marine Corps is adopting the M16A4 as it's service rifle. There is not going to be a general issue of the M4. Units and personel requiring the M4 will be designated and it will remain a mission/billet orientated weapon.
03USMC said:Around August the M16A4 was adopted as the next service rifle.
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