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New "Green" bullets for Army
The most familiar item in the Army's arsenal is getting an upgrade. The M855 bullet was designed in the 70s -- and has been in use since then, despite some complaints from soldiers that it's often less than effective. The new M855A1, which the Army will be demonstrating Wednesday at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, is deadlier, faster, and may soon replace its older cousin. The new ammunition is notable for being "green" for one thing; it's lead-free, meaning the new ammo is environmentally friendly, the Army said. The military began providing the lead-free round last June to U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. It's good to know the creatures in the North Arabian Sea will not be harmed from dining on UBL. Posted by: GolfBravoUSMC 2011-05-05 |
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