Videos tagged with Combat Doctrine

This guide details the critical engagement rule for MACV-SOG operators in Vietnam, emphasizing the necessity of multiple hits per target to ensure neutralization. The protocol, derived from combat experience, advises against single shots and advocates for short bursts on automatic fire. It highlights the severe consequences of underestimating threats, where downed enemy soldiers could re-engage if not fully incapacitated. The strategy necessitates carrying ample ammunition to adhere to these lethal engagement standards.

This guide, informed by combat experience in Afghanistan and Iraq, challenges outdated military doctrine regarding machine gunner ammunition loadouts. It emphasizes the critical need for machine gunners to carry more than a 50-100 round starter belt, especially given the realities of initial contact and the potential delay in Assistant Gunner (AG) resupply. The advice comes from an authoritative speaker with high expertise, referencing specific combat zones and training locations.