Michael......... a good bro got into khe sahn as a 2nd Lt with a mech inf unit right about the same time........ Skip had always trained with Garands & then M14's & M1 carbines in ROTC........ & when he got to Nam...... he picked up a fine M2 carbine and a couple bandoleers of 30 rounders..... he always said it was a lot more maneuverable either getting in or out of a track or a tank........... & he trusted them more...........one thing that he & my family always reminded me of........ tracers work both ways.......
be safe, enjoy life, journey well
da gimp
OFC, Mo. Chapter