Videos tagged with Weapon Procurement

This lecture details the historical development of the naval cutlass, tracing its evolution from early forms to its final patterns. It covers design changes, procurement challenges, and its eventual phasing out of service. The presentation highlights the cutlass's role in naval combat and its distinction from officer swords.

Mark 'Coch' Cochiolo, a former Navy SEAL with extensive experience in weapon procurement and testing for Naval Special Warfare, critically reviews five small arms he considers significant failures during his career. He details issues with the H&K MK 23 Mod 0, EGLM, under-barrel shotguns, MK 14 EBR, and the XM8, highlighting design flaws, impracticality, and procurement problems that led to their limited adoption or failure.