Real-World Background: It could be argued that the essence of what a SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) should accomplish in the US military can be traced back most fundamentally to the Stoner LMG. The 5.56 NATO, the compact design, the high rate of fire– the problem was, though, was that that weapon was rather complicated and wasn't a rock-solid design. However, in the era of late 20th century combat, the need for a such a weapon remained, so Fabrique Nacional came up with a weapon that could be mass-produced and would give a squad reliable suppressive fire. Though the weapon is precise relative to other LMGs, the key component is volume of fire, and in an urban situation where collateral damage is a very real possibility, the 5.56 round ensures that your target is the only thing being affected.

Notes for Usage: A small package with surprising punch, the SAW cuts down targets. Lower damage, lower accuracy, and higher rate of fire. The iron sights on this gun are too narrow and will interfere with the guns functioning. The clip, though large, will burn out pretty quickly, so ammo should be checked occasionally. Full auto is necessary. Fire and keep firing, because with this gun, you want as many rounds on target as humanly possible.

Optics: Use an RDS, the SAW won't be very effective without it. This gun works by constant sight picture, because 3 or 4 rounds won't cut it. ACOG won't work that well because of the amount of bullets, but it can be useful in bringing the target up close.

Prime Environment: Urban (Example: Base 3 on Nelson Bay)