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> Most infantry engagements happen within 150yds. An Army study found that in Afghanistan, >50% of all engagements happen at a distance of greater than 500m. T
by Tuna-Fish 7y ago
> Most infantry engagements happen within 150yds.
An Army study found that in Afghanistan, >50% of all engagements happen at a distance of greater than 500m. This is the reason for all the current work to extend the range of the average infantryman. A case could be made that some of that work is overspecializing for conditions that might not reoccur in future wars. For example, Pentagon is currently pushing hard for replacing the 5.56 with a 6.8 cartridge that is more powerful than the 7.62 NATO. That would make for a nice sniping round, but maybe not the best when kicking in doors and suppressing people close by?