Zarvan
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I have talked to these guys and their answer is based on they have no option. Giving them option and you would see the results. The moment SSG got option they got rid of Type 56 and switched to M4. Also now LCB units are doing same. It seem we have some special love for G3 and Type 56 and MG3. Give them option and trust most will get rid of G3 and Type 56Your basic concepts about infantry weapons are not clear
In films, a lot of things happens, such as replacement with in minutes - probably in just 1-2 scenes, isn't that what you want ? Stop watching Sultan Rahi movies, come into the real world.
In real life however, many other factors are considered such as effectiveness of a weapon in combat. Why don't you go and ask a section commander who is made in-charge of an LMG or MG-3, what are his views about this weapon. Yes, the "Machine Gun guy" is part of a section of around 10 men. The weapon (LMG) itself doesn't have any limitations whether its static or mobile. LMG is used both in defensive and offensive positions. Even in an assault, a soldier is not considered to run a marathon across the battlefield carrying a weapon; he is expected to be part of a team and use his weapon effectively (marching fire if necessary). That weapon is usually an assault rifle with semi-auto, full-auto and burst modes along with safety. The accuracy as well as rage of LMG increases when its deployed on a bi pod or tri pod as it provides suppressing fire. LMG is carried during an assault but if fired while on move from hips, the accuracy diminishes. LMG is expected to have more range (600m +) than an assault rifle range (400m +). The accuracy of assault rifle is effective when its fired with its butt tucked in shoulder and using sights for aiming. Firing an LMG in this position is possible with bi-pod, hardly otherwise. Then some weapons look good on paper, others prove their worth in battlefield. G-3 and MG-3 itself has proved effective in all types of wars that Pakistan Military has fought. AK-56 is also another effective assault rifle.
You are a government employee, right ? you should talk to security guards armed with G-3 or MG-3 in pickets or better yet talk to soldiers manning these weapons.