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AK-47's were made to withstand diverse environments, it's a very tough weapon.
The M-16 on the other hand has had its share of problems. The type of powder used in the ammunition caused a heavy build up in the upper receiver and would cause it to jam. But the type of ammo used after
Vietnam has improved, as well as the cleaning methods.
Their is no excuse for not taking care of your weapon, what this points to is the lack of the units NCOs doing their jobs. The NCO is
responsible for making sure that the soldiers under their command maintain their weapons. If their weapons were in this kind of shape, then we can be glad that the Iraqis didn't use chemical weapons, because I'll bet that their NBC gear wasn't in proper condition either.
The commander of this unit, along with the surviving NCO's should be brought up on charges of dereliction of duty, and court martialed.
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