The M16 Controversy:

Reliability Issues and Their Impact on Soldiers During the Vietnam War The M16 rifle, initially deployed by the U.S.

military during the Vietnam War, was touted as a lightweight and highly accurate weapon that would give American soldiers a decisive advantage.

However, the reality on the ground painted a very different picture, as the M16 became the center of a controversy that had profound implications for the troops fighting in the conflict.

One of the primary issues with the M16 was its propensity for jamming and misfiring, often at the most critical moments in combat. - https://vietnamfocusguide.com/blog/why-m16-was-bad-vietnam/?unique_id_oa4b782q

The Flaws of the M16: How a Troubled Weapon Impacted Vietnam War Soldiers