Perhaps , the infantryman has to carry too much other crap , instead of bare bones fighting needs . Considering that most of our enemies have kept us tied up all over the world , without it . If thats the theory , they might as well issue a pump pellet gun , they can then carry thousands . Go back to the 30.06 . Not an expert by any stretch , but some things never change in history , one being , the more encumbered you are , the less effective you are . One thing not to skimp on is power of your weaponry . The US has by far , the best logistics , and support in the world . Ammo shouldn’t be one of our issues . I still am convinced that any flaws we have , come from our methods . It has to be , otherwise , we wouldn’t be able to be defeated , time , and time again , by people with low , to no tech , little support , and not geared up like the Michelin man . Keep giving our guys lesser and lesser cal rounds , is not going to do anything but put them in danger . On the other hand , giving the cops lesser equipment would probably be a step in the right direction , but not the military .
