Dear Reader,
Last week, we talked about the vehicles/crafts SEALs use to
carry out their missions. Today, we’re
going to learn a bit about some of the weapons they employ.
The weapon of choice for SEALs operating from a water
environment is the Heckler and Koch 9mm MP-5A5 Sub-machine gun. SEALs choose this weapon when in close
quarter combat conditions.
The Navy SEAL sniper rifle is Model 700 Remington.300
Winchester Magnum. With its 10X Leupold
day-scope, it is one of three sniper rifles favored by SEALS, the others being
the M-14 with a Sniper kit and a McMillen 50 caliber SASR bolt action rifle.
The limpet mine is part of the SEAL combat swimmer standard
equipment. Attached to a vessel’s hull
underwater and set to go off at a precise time after the swimmer is a safe
distance away, this mine is a high explosive used for disabling and destroying
surface vessels.
Can you imagine the skill and knowledge it takes to employ
the above weapons? SEALs possess not
only great physical prowess but also have a high degree of mental acuity and
ability to make split-second decisions.
Everything I learn about this special breed of warrior only reinforces
my respect and admiration for them.
May the Lord bless you and the United States of America,
Jane
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