The point is that there are known issues that haven't been addressed. It isn't about a rifle, it's about the solution to the problem.
Always consider the problem space. What is the problem? "Rifle has to X,Y,Z." Not "the M4 is just fine," or "We need the HK416."
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I don't have the source but there was one story about the units that were deployed at the start of OIF using Flak jackets which can barely stop smalls arms fire.
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Heh. I was one and lemme tell ya: the PASGT flak jacket can't stop a BB gun let alone small arms. We used to call 'em "party sweaters."
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The worst thing you could probably do is to promise a new series of equipment and take forever to deliver.
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Why? Everybody is used to it being that way. The stuff we need takes forever (rifle, armor) and the stuff we don't give a rat's ass about (new berets, fancy digital Velcro camo) is pushed on us in a heartbeat. Such is the way of the DeeOhDee. Will probably continue as such in the future.