Considering all weapons available to all branches, which weapon have you been in awe of? Why?

SrA Jeff Campbell — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:06:44 -0400

Response by SrA Jeff Campbell made Jun 12 at 2015 8:09 AM

SrA Jeff Campbell — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:09:44 -0400

My personal opinion was the one weapon that made my JAW drop to the ground was when I witnessed a live demonstration of the A-10, while stationed in England! The Front 50 caliber Gun destroying an old bus was AMAZING! I have also watched some Naval exercises while I was in Guantanamo Bay Cuba, and that was quite impressive as well. I am looking for all branches input with this question. Thanks for responding and Thanks for your current or Past Service!!!

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 12 at 2015 8:19 AM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:19:19 -0400

CIWS, Close IN Weapons System. Fires a 20mm round at a rate of 4,500 per minute.

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Jun 12 at 2015 8:39 AM

Col Joseph Lenertz — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:39:54 -0400

The B-52 BUFF. Ugly, mean, old, and dirty. Gravity nukes, ALCMs, and SRAMs. Harpoons, mines, and electronic warfare. Low altitude, high altitude, worldwide recognized ass kicker. Listening to eighty one (81) 500-pound bombs pound man-made thunder in your direction has scared the living crap out of every person who has had the misfortune to be nearby. For nearly a full minute, a 500 pound bomb is exploding every half-second, and there's not a damn thing you can do about it.

Response by SrA Jeff Campbell made Jun 12 at 2015 8:49 AM

SrA Jeff Campbell — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:49:21 -0400

My Dad said that he actually witnessed "Puff The Magic Dragon" destroying fields in the Vietnam War! He said it was Ridiculous how much ground was covered. I think we should introduce the Dragon to the ISIS! Anyone think this may stop them....The only way that this problem is going to go away is what they respond to, STRONGER VIOLENCE! These savages need to be stopped, I think a little taste of PUFF the Magic Dragon is just what they need to be introduced to!!!

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Jul 22 at 2015 3:47 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:47:20 -0400

While many are going to say the bigger the better, I'll keep it simple. The MA DUCE is without a doubt the finest weapons system ever!!! It can stop your heart just by the sound, and to be behind one will make your nether regions feel a certain kind of way. I could name MANY others that I've seen and used, but the 50 has weathered MULTIPLE wars, and came out stomping guts and taking names. And to make it better, it's stayed the same for over 50 years.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jul 28 at 2015 9:29 PM

SN Greg Wright — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:29:36 -0400

Any SSBN, because a single one of them can end the world.

Response by SGT Jeremy Mills made Jul 29 at 2015 7:54 PM

SGT Jeremy Mills — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:54:33 -0400

Mark 19's are scary/cool if not reliable. I saw what a spectre gunship can do, and that is terrifying.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Jul 29 at 2015 8:04 PM

PO3 David Fries — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 20:04:32 -0400

Several! AC-130, A-10, Sea Whiz, I could keep going.

Response by Sgt Jeffrey Warner made Sep 25 at 2018 3:16 PM

Sgt Jeffrey Warner — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:16:45 -0400

M-60 machine gun. It was reliable, great distance, changeable barrels, and very dependable.
I also liked the M-14, which was dependable, and hit like a train whatever it was aimed at.
The only advantage the M-16 toy gun offered, was less weight. It failed in all other areas.

Response by SP5 Charles Gould made Sep 21 at 2022 9:51 PM

SP5 Charles Gould — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:51:32 -0400

The individual soldier on the ground, committed to mission, highly trained, with a sharp knife and tactical support.