The Modern officer

Today I’d like to talk about the Army’s new battle rifle, the SIG Sauer XM5. I’ve been researching it a lot lately since it’s the rifle that all my soldiers will be using, and honestly, it’s pretty cool. I never thought they’d replace the M4 in during my career in the military, and it’s interesting to see. A lot of research went into making this rifle and making it the perfect weapon for future conflicts. The first, and probably the biggest thing to talk about is the new 6.8 mm cartridge. It’s one of the many steps the Army is taking to prepare for near peer conflicts. During WW2 the Army used several different types of rounds and it was a logistical nightmare. So, after the war ended the Army looked for a single round that could be used in all their weapons. Ideally you want a round that is light enough that you can carry a lot of it but heavy enough to drop your target. They settled on the 5.56 mm cartridge. It was a good round for the wars of that time, but it had a few issues. Fi...

 Hi, my name is Anderson Hagerott. I was raised on a farm west of Bismarck North Dakota. I enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard my senior year of high school and ship off to basic right after I graduated. I attended basic training and the Military Police Academy at Fort Leonard Wood. while going through the academy I found that I had passion for law enforcement I decided that I wanted to pursue a career in that field.  I'm currently senior at NDSU. I'm majoring in criminal justice with minors in emergency management. and military science. After I graduate, I'd like to get a with the DEA or the U.S. Marshals Service. I will also be excepting a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. I'd like to stay in the Military Police Corps, and hopefully finish out a 20-year career.