Weapons…
Also this week, we completed the academic and hands-on training on the MK19 (pronounced “Mark 19″ ) and M2 .50 cal (pronounced “ma deuce” or “50 cal”) weapons systems. The MK19 is a machine gun that shoots grenades (unbelivable weapon) and the .50 cal that is used against equipment and “light-skinned” armored vehicles. Both weapons have been around for several decades.
The term “light-skinned” refers to vehicles that do not have heavy armor - think armored personnel carrier, as opposed to a tank.
Tim
Tim,
I fired a .50 cal in 1970. I hope they have improved them, the thing was a beast. The MK19 sounds interesting. Personally the claymore mines were the scariest weapon I ever saw.
Get some rest when you can. Will they allow you to have weapons on MediVac missions?
Mike
Mike Lombard - May 18th, 2007 at 9:38 amMike,
No weapons are allowed on the aircraft, due to the Geneva Convention. The pilots have a personal weapon, but nothing for the aircraft or that is “crew-served” (meaning machine gun, etc.
Take care,
tiffany - May 18th, 2007 at 3:09 pmTim
Tim,
Then I suggest you make your personal weapon a Mark 19 or a 50 Cal !
Mike Lombard - May 21st, 2007 at 6:29 am