P.C. run amok
Because of "political sensitivities"... the Army is no longer allowed to use Israeli made ammo in theater. What a bunch of bull.
"...Since the Army has other stockpiled ammunition, "by no means, under any circumstances should a round (from Israel) be utilized," said Rep. Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii, the top Democrat on a House of Representatives Armed Services subcommittee with jurisdiction over land forces....The Israeli firm was one of only two worldwide that could meet U.S. technical specifications and delivery needs, said Brig. Gen. Paul Izzo, the Army's program executive officer for ammunition. The other was East Alton, Illinois-based Winchester Ammunition, which also received a $70 million contract."
In fact, I'd make sure I had some IMI 5.56 or 7.62 in my mags. Just to ADD insult to injury. Take that, Ambercrombie. http://news.myway.com/top/article/id/411289top06-24-2004::18:06reuters.html
"...Since the Army has other stockpiled ammunition, "by no means, under any circumstances should a round (from Israel) be utilized," said Rep. Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii, the top Democrat on a House of Representatives Armed Services subcommittee with jurisdiction over land forces....The Israeli firm was one of only two worldwide that could meet U.S. technical specifications and delivery needs, said Brig. Gen. Paul Izzo, the Army's program executive officer for ammunition. The other was East Alton, Illinois-based Winchester Ammunition, which also received a $70 million contract."
In fact, I'd make sure I had some IMI 5.56 or 7.62 in my mags. Just to ADD insult to injury. Take that, Ambercrombie. http://news.myway.com/top/article/id/411289top06-24-2004::18:06reuters.html
posted by Vermillion3 at 20:56
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