Exactly, a common belief is that a semi-automatic is automatically inferior. In actuality, Soldiers are trained to shoot their M16/M4s in semi-auto most of the

Exactly, a common belief is that a semi-automatic is automatically inferior. In actuality, Soldiers are trained to shoot their M16/M4s in semi-auto most of the time, because unless you are pretty close or extraordinarily talented, burst fire or full is just going to be a waste of ammunition. The reason machineguns (m249, m60, etc..) are usually shot in full auto, is because they are primarily designed as a supressive weapon system.