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Army reports Vietnam small arms mix and moral boost from M16
The article describes M16s praised for light weight and rapid fire by 1st Cavalry and other units in Vietnam while detailing M14 M60 and M79 grenade launcher use. It notes helmeted troops’ preferences and mentions a newsman spotting a Colt .45 revolver among patrol gear.
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25Th Army
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1St Cavalry