FALs in the news....update! 11/29 - Page 5

BC · July 20, 2012, 05:08

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Originally Posted by Story

Nicaragua 1979

In the Nicaragua picture, the flashhider seems cut in the middle to prevent the "banana peeling".

Spartatus · July 20, 2012, 11:30

This man wet himself. Really!

**tdb59** · July 20, 2012, 23:01

He won't get the deposit back on that Pepsi bottle, either....

**Story** · July 21, 2012, 20:49

Kenyan troops in Somolia, circa Oct 2011

d_s · July 24, 2012, 22:17

A couple from Syria

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Spieler · August 11, 2012, 06:49

U.S. Marines assigned to Delta Company, Anti-terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Division exit a Hawaii Army National Guard CH-47F Chinook helicopter with Botswana Defense Force soldiers during Southern Accord 2012 at Thebephatshwa Airbase, Botswana, Aug. 3, 2012. Southern Accord is an annual U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa combined exercise designed to increase interoperability with the armed forces of Southern African partner nations. (DoD photo by Sgt. Adam Fischman, U.S. Army/Released)

BC · August 11, 2012, 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Story

Kenyan troops in Somolia, circa Oct 2011

I'd have entire company issued either G3 or L1A1.

**Thorack** · August 11, 2012, 12:16

Well,

This is a Typical Senior NCO comment, But why arent they all in the same head gear? I was wondering if the wepons thing is it prevents theft, I dont know.

Thorack

**Hebrew Battle Rifle** · August 13, 2012, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorack

Well,

This is a Typical Senior NCO comment, But why arent they all in the same head gear? I was wondering if the wepons thing is it prevents theft, I dont know.

Thorack

The fact that they are all walking in the same direction is a major leadership accomplishment.

Ironhandjohn · August 13, 2012, 01:17

They should still check the floor and ceiling of the chopper for bullet holes.

What kind of chopper is that, anyway? It's not an MI-8/MI-17, as the intakes are different. French, maybe?

**Hebrew Battle Rifle** · August 13, 2012, 01:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironhandjohn

What kind of chopper is that, anyway? It's not an MI-8/MI-17, as the intakes are different. French, maybe?

Looks like a Puma.

Spartatus · August 13, 2012, 07:44

Not talking religion, here.

There are countries that are still staying with the FALs and G3s instead of going for 5.56x45mm.

Is this a financial reason because they can't afford to buy new rifles?

or

They prefer the 7.62x51mm NATO over the 5.56x45mm NATO because of the vast differences in performance?

NOTE: I see many are carrying the AKs of one type or another. I guess that could be because they are so cheap to buy, supposedly the most reliable, and idiot soldiers proof?

Anyway, so any thoughts?

ghf · August 13, 2012, 09:19

You guys are too hard. At least the rifles are the same caliber and they have uniforms.

With some of these Third World "armies", its a challange to motivate the Commander to pay and feed his soldiers before he uses the money to take his girlfriend on a vacation to Paris or something.

**def90** · August 13, 2012, 10:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartatus

Not talking religion, here.

There are countries that are still staying with the FALs and G3s instead of going for 5.56x45mm.

Is this a financial reason because they can't afford to buy new rifles?

Can't afford to re-arm.

4 brigada · August 14, 2012, 21:56

Maybe they dont need to "Re-Arm". A long time ago.. and in a different life, had experience with "re arming" no not rifles. With countries turning their nose up on equipment not adopted by the US Air Force. Claiming why should they use it, well that equipment they turned down was perfectly suited for their needs. What works is what is needed, and not always what works for some should work for all.

Spieler · August 19, 2012, 05:57

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers present arms during a ceremony to celebrate India's Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post on August 15, 2012.

**Story** · August 30, 2012, 13:03

Aleppo - 14th august 2012 - Syria, in Salaheddine Area, 100 meters from the front line, beside the 15th street, the SLA soldiers move on the street wining 100 meters before to come back and to lose 100 meters.

**Hebrew Battle Rifle** · August 30, 2012, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Story

Aleppo - 14th august 2012 - Syria, in Salaheddine Area, 100 meters from the front line, beside the 15th street, the SLA soldiers move on the street wining 100 meters before to come back and to lose 100 meters.

Lotsa luck gettin that inch pattern mag to lock into a metric pattern receiver. I think that I have discovered the reason for losing 100 meters.

**def90** · August 30, 2012, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hebrew Battle Rifle

Lotsa luck gettin that inch pattern mag to lock into a metric pattern receiver. I think that I have discovered the reason for losing 100 meters.

Could be a Libyan mag, just not pushed in all the way.. They were metric on top with an inch style bottom.

EinheitElf · August 31, 2012, 01:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hebrew Battle Rifle

Lotsa luck gettin that inch pattern mag to lock into a metric pattern receiver. I think that I have discovered the reason for losing 100 meters.

That looks to be a type 3 metric all the way there boyo!
Dont know about the mag... but do know, yea, not seated!!!

Spartatus · September 02, 2012, 19:55

I love to have 1 of these rifles.

medicmike · September 02, 2012, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartatus

I love to have 1 of these rifles.

Love the hats!

shlomo · September 02, 2012, 21:49

4 brigada · September 03, 2012, 02:10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqhlQ...yer_detailpage

July 20, 2012, 11:30	#202
Spartatus Registered FALaholic #: 64333 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Look closely This man wet himself. Really!

July 20, 2012, 23:01	#203
tdb59 Curio & Relic Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 63177 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: I am here Posts: 2,252	He won't get the deposit back on that Pepsi bottle, either.... __________________ "I've SEEN the future. Do you know what it is? It's a 47-year-old virgin sitting around in his beige pajamas, drinking a banana-broccoli shake, singing "I'm an Oscar Meyer Wiener".

July 21, 2012, 20:49	#204
Story Old Fart Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 7638 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Right here Posts: 5,205	Kenyan troops in Somolia, circa Oct 2011 __________________ The wartime diary of Kriegsmarine Oberleutnant z.S. Max von Zatorski. https://www.facebook.com/SeeklarDiaries

July 24, 2012, 22:17	#205
d_s Registered FALaholic #: 5575 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 706	A couple from Syria [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

August 11, 2012, 12:16	#208
Thorack Acquisition Corp Dude Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 748 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Posts: 5,591	Well, This is a Typical Senior NCO comment, But why arent they all in the same head gear? I was wondering if the wepons thing is it prevents theft, I dont know. Thorack __________________ 1. Whenever you are talking to a woman realize this person was born insane and you will never be surprised. 2. Never let Doctors cut on you unless its life or death and ALWAYS get a second opinion.

August 11, 2012, 06:49	#206
Spieler Registered FALaholic #: 13424 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Metro ATL, Ga, USA Posts: 118	U.S. Marines assigned to Delta Company, Anti-terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Division exit a Hawaii Army National Guard CH-47F Chinook helicopter with Botswana Defense Force soldiers during Southern Accord 2012 at Thebephatshwa Airbase, Botswana, Aug. 3, 2012. Southern Accord is an annual U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa combined exercise designed to increase interoperability with the armed forces of Southern African partner nations. (DoD photo by Sgt. Adam Fischman, U.S. Army/Released)

August 13, 2012, 01:17	#210
Ironhandjohn Registered FALaholic #: 11561 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: 1187 Hundertwasser Posts: 2,351	They should still check the floor and ceiling of the chopper for bullet holes. What kind of chopper is that, anyway? It's not an MI-8/MI-17, as the intakes are different. French, maybe? __________________ Stripping motivated people of their dignity and rubbing their noses in it... is a VERY bad idea!!

August 13, 2012, 07:44	#212
Spartatus Registered FALaholic #: 64333 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Why aren't people converting? Not talking religion, here. There are countries that are still staying with the FALs and G3s instead of going for 5.56x45mm. Is this a financial reason because they can't afford to buy new rifles? or They prefer the 7.62x51mm NATO over the 5.56x45mm NATO because of the vast differences in performance? NOTE: I see many are carrying the AKs of one type or another. I guess that could be because they are so cheap to buy, supposedly the most reliable, and idiot soldiers proof? Anyway, so any thoughts?

August 13, 2012, 09:19	#213
ghf Registered FALaholic #: 15873 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 271	You guys are too hard. At least the rifles are the same caliber and they have uniforms. With some of these Third World "armies", its a challange to motivate the Commander to pay and feed his soldiers before he uses the money to take his girlfriend on a vacation to Paris or something.

August 14, 2012, 21:56	#215
4 brigada Registered FALaholic #: 17849 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,514	Maybe they dont need to "Re-Arm". A long time ago.. and in a different life, had experience with "re arming" no not rifles. With countries turning their nose up on equipment not adopted by the US Air Force. Claiming why should they use it, well that equipment they turned down was perfectly suited for their needs. What works is what is needed, and not always what works for some should work for all. __________________ "Now, pilots are highly trained people, and wings not easily won; but without the work of the maintenance man...our pilots would march with a gun"

August 19, 2012, 05:57	#216
Spieler Registered FALaholic #: 13424 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Metro ATL, Ga, USA Posts: 118	Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers present arms during a ceremony to celebrate India's Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post on August 15, 2012.

August 30, 2012, 13:03	#217
Story Old Fart Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 7638 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Right here Posts: 5,205	Aleppo - 14th august 2012 - Syria, in Salaheddine Area, 100 meters from the front line, beside the 15th street, the SLA soldiers move on the street wining 100 meters before to come back and to lose 100 meters. __________________ The wartime diary of Kriegsmarine Oberleutnant z.S. Max von Zatorski. https://www.facebook.com/SeeklarDiaries

September 02, 2012, 19:55	#221
Spartatus Registered FALaholic #: 64333 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	I love to have 1 of these rifles.

September 02, 2012, 21:49	#223
shlomo Registered FALaholic #: 12779 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: elsewhere Posts: 11,986

September 03, 2012, 02:10	#224
4 brigada Registered FALaholic #: 17849 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,514	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqhlQ...yer_detailpage __________________ "Now, pilots are highly trained people, and wings not easily won; but without the work of the maintenance man...our pilots would march with a gun"

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