ALI AYUN, IRAQ – JUNE 11: Iraqi soldiers prepare for a village clearance mission with US forces on June 11, 2010 in Ali Ayun, Diyala Province, Iraq. Iraq faces multiple challenges in the lead-up to the draw down of US forces in Iraq, with many observers claiming that while they have the capabilities of handling home-grown problems, they are far from being able to tackle external threats. Political wrangling has reportedly fostered greater instability throughout the country with fears of renewed sectarian violence breaking out as insurgents set-up attacks in an attempt to exploit vulnerabilities amongst the populace. (Photo by Warrick Page/Getty Images)
By Shepard Ambellas
It was recently uncovered by Intellihub.com staff that the corporation of the U.S. Army, could be used to mask a massive militarized weaponization of the “enemy” in an effort to generate more wartime revenue for the privately owned military industrial complex.
What is most startling about the bid request is not only the sheer amount of AK style rifle magazines but the fact that the standard U.S. Army issue rifle is not of the AK family. The bis request called for “592,825 (approx) AK Rifle Magazines: 7.62x39mm Caliber, New Production, Steel, 30 Round Capacity”.
In fact, a write-up on MilitaryAnswers.com reads, “and fires the same round. It is essentially a shortened version with a 14.5 inch barrel that is preferable if you are in close-quarters combat. The basic M4 is a standard issue rifle for the Army. M4s have a trigger group that allows semiautomatic and three-round burst fire modes. By 2014, the Army hopes to replace all off its M4 carbines with the more advanced M4A1 variant.”
the full bid request posted on FBO.gov reads;
While some proponents of war might argue that the U.S. Army is rather just tying up magazines that could have readily been sold or dispersed to the enemy limiting the enemies supply capabilities, essentially heading the enemy off at the pass.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Sources:
^Standard Issue Rifles Used in the U.S. Military – MilitaryAnswers.com
^10–AK Rifle Magazines – FBO.gov
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Shepard Ambellas is the founder & director of Intellihub.com (a popular alternative news website), researcher, investigative journalist, radio talk show host, activist, and filmmaker.