M27 is now being used in the Designated Marksman role?

Thanks to Frank for the link!



WTF!  Are we seeing an admission that the M27 failed in its mission to fill the role of replacing the M249 as our platform of choice for suppressive fire?  Not exactly.  It seems that a hybrid position has crept in.

The Designated Automatic Rifleman.

Another of those concepts I have questions about.  We're giving up at least 200m from what we would expect a traditionally armed Designated Marksman to be able to hit.  At the same time we've also given up suppressive fires when compared to the M249.

Everywhere I look, all I see is risk being assumed...not because the new systems are better but because they're easier...lighter...cooler looking.

I don't get this new Marine Corps.