Ooooooh - a Carl G...

[Old Sweat]

Ironic, the FN MAG 58 (our C6) has been around about 55 years and it was only about 15 years ago that the yanks adopted it. The Regular yank units are now taking on the Carl G (RAngers have used it for over twenty years) and that weapon has been around about same amount of time.

Sometimes you just can't beat the classics (50 Cal, C6, 84mm and 81mm Mortar, 4 oldies but goldies)

The Canadian Army introduced the Carl Gustav in 4 CIBG in 1966. I was a liaison officer in the headquarters with garrison responsibilities that included operational equipment introduction and remember working on the project then.

 

[OldSolduer]

As a gunner I hated people that deemed it neccessary to hug in so close it jostled me and ruined my aim.    Although to be fair I know what you are talking about.  My first time as #2 the BB scared the crap out of poor Pte MJP due to the thump on the chest.  Now I know the actual worse is being the ARSO for countless serials.  Oh the headache...u

1992, Suffield. 67 rounds in a row as ARSO.

I think the effect of multiple explosions can be likened to taking several punches to the head.....resulting in a concussion.

 

[Journeyman]

I think the effect of multiple explosions can be likened to taking several punches to the head.....resulting in a concussion.

So many responses Jim, so many......  ;D

 

[OldSolduer]

So many responses Jim, so many......  ;D

GO FOR IT LOL.....

 

[Journeyman]

Well that does explain the :stars: some times  ;D


....I blame mine on too many 'toes-knees-nose' landings  :nod:

 

[OldSolduer]

Well that does explain the :stars: some times  ;D


....I blame mine on too many 'toes-knees-nose' landings  :nod:

Now that does explain a lot.....

This is why I have a particular distaste for Carl G. 

I much prefer Mr. Fifty Calibre, M2.

 

[Danjanou]

1992, Suffield. 67 rounds in a row as ARSO.

I think the effect of multiple explosions can be likened to taking several punches to the head.....resulting in a concussion.

Last time I was ARSO on an 84mm range was Gagetown 1988 or 1989. The number of rounds doin range (60+/-)sounds about right as was the screaming headache from the multiple explosions. As an added bonus there a fair number of misfires that day and always with the newbies  and numpties every unit is blessed with. The added stress of repeated very close supervision of the IA drills was the icing on the cake.  :

 

[Colin Parkinson]

1977 my basic training in the Reserves included the 3.5RL and the Carl G. 3.5 was more of a WHOOOSSSH than a THUMP as I faintly recall

 

[Haggis]

1977 my basic training in the Reserves included the 3.5RL and the Carl G. 3.5 was more of a WHOOOSSSH than a THUMP as I faintly recall

You faintly recall correctly.  The 3.5" rocket traveled so slowly that the No. 1 could throw off his aim simply becasue the the weight transfer of the round leaving the very light (in comparison to the 84mm) tube would allow his right shoulder to involuntarily shrug upwards.  Low right misses were very common....

... as were misfires.