FW: Underwater weaponry

[Robert Fountain <rfountain@xxxxxx>]

I have a question.

It would seem for spec ops that the use of special underwater weapons would
be of great use and importance and therefore be given much attention and
funding for research and development.  On the other hand most images of
armed SEAL, Force Recon and the like are emerging out of the water and onto
the beach with dripping wet M-16s, M-4s, and MP-5s.  How reliable are these
weapons after a infiltration swim in salt water?  Are there techniques or
procedures to protect these weapons during the swim and what does it take to
ready these weapons for use?  Shouldn't they be contained in a water proof
container and then readied once out of the water or can you SCUBA in and
emerge out of the water firing your MP-5SD?

Thanks

Robert Fountain