Armies all over the globe today are using assault rifles as their main weapons.In the old days,swords are their main choice for a battle.Is it a good idea for a soldier to bring with them a shorter-smaller version of sword nowdays just as a backup weapon?I don't think a bayonet is enough.What do you guys think about this?
2006-10-10 22:10:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No. I don't think that issueing a sword is worth it. The training required to become proficient with a sword, any size sword, is greater than that needed to use a knife (bayonet), thus increasing training time and cost.
A bayonet is designed to be used for a variety of functions, from can/MRE/letter/box opener to digging tool, to fighting weapon. A small sword can only be used as a weapon.
The weight of a bayonet is minimal, but a small sword carries some weight. Service members already are carrying up to 70 lbs of equipment, and a sword would just increase that, making them less mobile, slower, and better targets.
There are other reasons, but those are the quick three that I came up with.
2006-10-11 00:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by My world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering the vast majority of battlefield conflicts are now down at the push of a button or the long-range killing of mechanised warfare, soldiers rarely get close enough to each other to actually consider using these sorts of inplements.
The Bayonet is small, compact and deadly when needed, a sword would just limber down a soldier who is already overcrowded with his full Battle-gear
2006-10-11 05:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by thomas p 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it only weighs down the soldier, having to keep a long and sharp thing like that and having always to guard it t make sure he doesn't get injuries from it (if he wears it old style)
I think handguns are more better as a backup.
2006-10-11 05:20:23 · answer #3 · answered by Marco A. J. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, you've never served in the military before. With proper training and techniques, a dagger is just as deadly.
But then again, if you are anywhere that close, you are pretty much dead.
2006-10-11 05:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by CuriousE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, you've been beat to the punch, that's what the knives are for. My hubby bought a Navy SeAL knife as his choice of blade for just in case.
2006-10-11 05:18:22 · answer #5 · answered by afafae25 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i prefer a pistol as a backup. kind of linear logic...
2006-10-11 05:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they will get their asses kicked.
2006-10-11 05:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋