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When I was in 18B school (back in the dark ages, when we actually fired the MG34) I remembere we did hundreds of stoppage drills on the thing, just because it was open bolt.
In the case cited above - idiocy ruled completely - WTF was an uncleared weapon doing in a 'safe' area? Why wasn't the instructor/owner of the weapon with a weapon new to the students during initial orientation to the system? Why was the idiot trying to force the wrong ammo into the chamber?
Culpability runs to the instructor first and the student 2nd - run a clearing drill immediately upon getting to a weapon, even if 30 people have handled it prior to your turn. Bullet launchers can be tempramental, and the operator has to be ready for any eventuality - cook off, misfire,stuck round - anything....
edited for spelling.
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In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times.
Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare"
Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb
Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
Last edited by x SF med; 10-03-2006 at 09:08.
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