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...it is used to make the enemy seek cover and not fire back...

Yes, in 1991 Basic at Ft Sill we were taught to use automatic fire only for that purpose, such as in an ambush. During that training exercise, I was in charge of a squad that contained one Bozo.

We did great at being ambushed - although the squad panicked and froze I directed them to pour automatic fire into the hill we were being ambushed from. I had myself and others cover while the squad went back to the rally point, then they covered the rest of us going back.

Private Bozo did ok since he only had to run back to the rally point, then copy the others and pour withering fire into the hill. Next, I set up a perfect ambush for the next group with an excellent cross-fire on the kill zone.

Unfortunately Private Bozo got impatient and fired early against orders, causing the other group to surround and kill us.

I really hope that guy didn't last long after Basic. Probably not.

[DIRTYSECRET]

Come on people. We should not get like our enemies. We do not need automatics. At least not now. The time could come. WE should not react to the fact that the left wants all our guns.

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Since the time of the Romans there has always been at least one Bozo in every unit. Saw him many times in my AF career.