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| − | The General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) can be used as a light weapon, mounted on a bipod. It can also be seen in a sustained fire role, mounted on a tripod and fitted with the C2 optical sight. In this role , it will be a two-man team who grouped in a specialist Machinegun [[platoon]] to provide [[battalion]]-level fire support. Versions of the GPMG are mounted on most Army vehicles and some [[helicopter]]s. | + | The General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) can be used as a light weapon, mounted on a bipod. It can also be seen in a sustained fire role, mounted on a tripod and fitted with the C2 optical sight. In this role , it will be a two-man team who grouped in a specialist Machinegun [[platoon]] to provide [[battalion]]-level fire support. Versions of the GPMG are mounted on most Army vehicles and some [[Helicopter|helicopter]]s. |
Kushty as fcuk, and makes anyone look well 'ard. | Kushty as fcuk, and makes anyone look well 'ard. | ||
Revision as of 00:38, 17 May 2005
General Purpose Machine Gun
The General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) can be used as a light weapon, mounted on a bipod. It can also be seen in a sustained fire role, mounted on a tripod and fitted with the C2 optical sight. In this role , it will be a two-man team who grouped in a specialist Machinegun platoon to provide battalion-level fire support. Versions of the GPMG are mounted on most Army vehicles and some helicopters.
Kushty as fcuk, and makes anyone look well 'ard.
It is a little known fact that SF crews are selected after careful consideration of their medical records, and in particular X-Rays of their nappas, which must be thick enough to withstand tripod 'grazing' with getting amoungst a bit of man-portability.