Posted on Mar 21, 2015

How common is this type of incident?

PO3 John Jeter

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Does this type of thing actually occur or is this a gag? How would you respond to this situation?

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1 in a thousand, probably only saw movies about guns.

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CSM Michael J. Uhlig

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I believe it, most have never handled a weapon and have no concept of basic weapon operations. This training is part of turning civilians into Soldiers....no problem here.

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SGT Rick Ash

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In 1973 when I went through basic at Fort Dix I was issued an M-16. We were taught to disassemble, clean and reassemble. There were time tests. We even had do to that in total darkness. That weapon became part of me.

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SGT Rick Ash

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In 1973 when I went through basic at Fort Dix I was issued an M-16. We were taught to disassemble, clean and reassemble. There were time tests. We even had do to that in total darkness. That weapon became part of me.

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CSM Michael J. Uhlig

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That's a great point SGT Rick Ash, we have to use that weapons immersion to break the barrier of fear that most young Soldiers bring with them.

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