OT - 300m vs 500m combat training

[Cdnwolf]

Fascinating series of articles about how the US Army has trained its men to fight with the idea the maximum range of engagement is 300 metres - which is perfect for street fighting in Iraq, but in Afghanistan most combat is occuring at 500 metres or more distance.

http://defensetech.org/2010/03/01/taking-back-the-infantry-half-kilometer/