Why is full auto fire being used so much that it is overheating the rifles? Does not the army teach basic marksmanship or is it just spray and pray once in the field?
No first hand experience in the Sandbox, but the shooting by our guys that is shown on various videos, all I see is somewhat aimed, suppressive fire and quick mag changes.
“Why is full auto fire being used so much that it is overheating the rifles? Does not the army teach basic marksmanship or is it just spray and pray once in the field?”
You’re essentially right Gunner!
The current M-16 m-4s do not have full auto capability. They do have a 3 round “burst” selection. I think the article is just an attempt to end the reign of the AR platform over the past 50+ years.
Seems like every time they look for a new rifle the offerings do not stand up well against the AR especially in the cost/benefit comparison. The European Arms MFGRs are looking to re-equip the US with their newest gunk like what they did to the 1911 with the Beretta pistol. (The marines are going back to the 1911.)
I agree with “Chesty” who, when confronted with the latest wiz-bang weapon system, said “Where does the bayonet go?”
Failures in training can’t be overcome by new, untested weapons......