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The M-16 rifle was carried by U S army units almost from the beginning of the Vietnam conflict.The 7th Air Cav had them when they deployed to vietnam in august of 1965.The marine corp did not carry the M-16 until 1969 I believe.

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Did the secrete service have m16 rifles in 1963?

Yes, the United States Secret Service did have M16 rifles in 1963, but they were not yet in widespread use; the M16 was officially adopted by the U.S. military in 1964. At that time, the Secret Service primarily used other firearms for protection, such as revolvers and the M1 Carbine. The M16 became more prominent in the following years, particularly during the Vietnam War.


World War 2 and the Vietnam War?

1. WWII, first war in history in which every US fighting man was armed with a semi-automatic rifle, the M1 Garand. WWII created the AIRBORNE divisions (paratroopers). 2. Vietnam, first war in history in which every US fighting man was armed with a fully-automatic rifle, the M16 Jungle Rifle (assault rifle). Vietnam War created the AIRMOBILE divisions (helicopters). Note: Secretary of Defense McNamara "clarified the M16" for jungle warfare only.


How many people skipped the country in the Vietnam war?

Try: Statistics About The Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.


What guns did the US use in veitnom?

You mean "Vietnam". There were many firearms used in Vietnam by the U.S. The USGI started the war using M14 but switched shortly in the war to the M16 as the primary rifle. As for machine guns, they used the M-60. Pistols were Beretta 9mm and a few 1911 .45 because some people were smart and keep their 1911 from before the switch to 9mm. There are many more firearms used in Vietnam by the US, but those were the main players.


What role did Robert mcNamara play in the decision to escalate us military involvement in Vietnam?

Robert McNamara was Secretary of Defense during the early days of the Vietnam War. Robert McNamara spoke to Congress about the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964 and begged Congress to let the United States enter fighting in Vietnam. Before that, the United States involvement was only a teaching mission to teach South Vietnam how to organize and fight North Vietnam.

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What was used in the Vietnam war?

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What would the Vietnam war be like if the Americans used the M14 instead of the M16 rifle?

i would owned them on cod any way so it dosent matter


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When do Vietnam won the war?

There was no country called "Vietnam" during the war. There was a country called North Vietnam and another country called South Vietnam, which one are you asking about?


Which country was the Vietnam war in?

Vietnam obviously.


Is Vietnam a war?

There was a Vietnam War, and it is also a country bordering China


How many countries was there in Vietnam after the Vietnam war?

After the war, there was a reunification of Vietnam. So the answer is "One country".


What Country was taken by Soviets in the Vietnam war?

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Did the secrete service have m16 rifles in 1963?

Yes, the United States Secret Service did have M16 rifles in 1963, but they were not yet in widespread use; the M16 was officially adopted by the U.S. military in 1964. At that time, the Secret Service primarily used other firearms for protection, such as revolvers and the M1 Carbine. The M16 became more prominent in the following years, particularly during the Vietnam War.