Ah the SAW. It puts the Automatic Weapon in "Squad Automatic Weapon" and the suck in, well, suck. It will also be my new (old) responsibility for the squad/platoon. I was in charge of the SAW during training in California for a month (as well as being a CLS and carrying a CLS pack, operating as a vehicle driver most every day, alpha team leader, and sometimes squad leader) it seemed the SAW gained weight every day, but I know it inside and out - I'm actually more familiar with it than the standard M16 battle rifle at this point.
I'm rather honored to take on the responsibility of the SAW this time around. I thought that I was done with the weapon, but while waiting to draw my M16 I was told that my name wasn't on the list for weapons issue...and then found a SAW in my hands. It's refurbished/new which means less dealing with the nasty things that other people have done to the weapon in the past and hopefully an easier time for me generally. It's got all the latest and greatest accessories, too. Sure it's bulky, and heavy, but its an excellent system, and a great skill to become more proficient in!
Other than that, things here at our station are rainy. Very rainy. Wet weather gear is working well, chow is good but definitely not Navy or Air Force rations, and morale is excellent. Sad to see that a few good battle buddies didn't make it out for this, but it happens, and creates an opportunity to get to know your other battle buddies better, and learn and better gauge their strengths and weaknesses. Will try to update this on a more regular basis, with some photos and video added to the blog and/or youtube on a weekly basis.
TACKLE ANYTHING!
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