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SMAW spotting rounds.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
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Ground Warrior
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June 22, 2006
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I recently read your article: "Negligent Discharges: A Momentary Lapse"; "Counting to Five", [Vol. 7, Issue 1] concerning a SMAW gunner mishap. The article indicates that the gunner fired 5 spotting cartridges, thinking that was all he had, and considered the weapon in Condition IV. Unfortunately, during cleaning, he discharged the sixth round into the hands ...