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The weapons being put on the AC was a new development they started last time we were deployed. My section was given this responsibility, and we are trying to be proactive about it all, but since we're aircrew, it's sort of an uphill battle. We had to fight to get the M16s on the plane to begin with, and the Security Forces are fighting to get us M4's.
We did go out and requal with the M16 before we left. I hadn't fired one in about 10 years, and the SMSgt that was with me hadn't since 1968!! The AF considers our pistols to be primary weapons for aircrew.
When the topic of non-zeroed weapons came up, someone had made the comment we'd be better off trying to hit something with a thrown rock! TS is right; at least we'd "look mean".
Peregrino: Yep, we're ANG. I won't get into the fight we had just to get issued body armor on the plane! I flew OIF when it kicked off and we had none!
TS: Thank you for the offer. I'll be sure to pass this on to my Chief the next time I see him, which will be Tuesday.
Five-O: We're lucky to have room for us on the plane, let alone a company of infantry! We're pretty much jammed to the gills with equipment.
Thanks for all the advice. I really appreciate it all!!
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