An unforeseen consequence of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.?

Question

I saw on the news today that an unforeseen consequence of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is a shortage of bullets. What do you think of this?

This question is not a "dig" on Bush, or anyone. It is just asking if you are surprised there is a shortage of bullets.

Answer 1

Not really surprising. During WWII the whole nation became "War activists" and most of America preformed jobs to help the cause.
Not happening here.

Answer 2

Yeah, a lot of police in America have to cut back live-fire training, I think in the end t's going to hurt local law enforcement, but that happens in every war, recent wars are the only ones in which the general populace hasn't been pushed to conserve metal and the like to help with the war. Look at WWII everyone pulled together doing stuff like donating pantyhose for binoculars (never understood how that worked).

It's not surprising to see a shortage of any-type of weapon in a long drawn out war such as Iraq/Afghanistan. The only reason we've been able to go this long without incident is because of huge military surplus following the Gulf War.

Additionally, I hope this spurs American law enforcement to develop electric sticks, the kind you'd see on Demolition man starring Sylvester Stallone.

Answer 3

I think we all pretty much know the product of the wars. A shortage of bullets, I dont think so. There are so many weapons and ammunition out there that could start another big and worst world war 3. The unforeen that we dont see, is the reality of the war. It could possibly lead to another big war. Do you see the sides teaming up? The two sides, terrorism and anti terrorism. Hey, it possibly may not happen, but think, Bush is a smart man, keeping the war on. It may not look like it, but hey, I feel something brewing between the nations.

So, to get to the point, I dont think of any consequece, but something thats bound to happen, a reality.

Answer 4

Good question. With the lions share of bullets going to the war zone civilian police have seen some shortages or difficulty in purchasing rounds for practice. While interesting this isn't much of a problem because police are increasingly using more non-lethal types of methods decreasing the average amount of ammo being spent.

Answer 5

You can never have enough bullets. Problem is that they're heavy when you carry half as much as you'd like. No one has come back from a firefight and said "Boy, I sure wish I hadn't a lugged all those bullets with me." And usually they'll pack twice as much the next time.

This applies on a national level as well as a soldiers level.

Answer 6

bs you mean that i am to believe we are throwing that much ammo down range? no we aren't.
each unit is given a allotment of ammo for a given period of time. that supply is dependent on a lot of factors, such as training,length of planned time for operation, and other factors. in a combat zone you can get more ammo if needed but not over night in which case you would be rationed till resupplied. in a non combat zone your not going to run out other than how the government which means military too. do their budgeting,use it all or get a smaller amount next time.
we are not using very much ammo in the war on terror as in other wars because it is a low intensity conflict as compared to WWII or Korea as examples.
what you are probably hearing is that the surge is using up more ammo than previously, but that part is being left out by the media on purpose. more than likely to show you how we are over extended, which were not, or no one is sacrificing at home when it is not needed. that has worked on people who have answered here already.

Answer 7

We can make more.