Hey Keith.
I have had a M3A take minor but a typical side impact and had the elevation recticle let loose at a very inopportune time. I have also seen all three of the turrets wear out, mostly the focus. I chalk it up to being used a lot and just some defective parts. Not that they are junk because they are not, just like I said that all people sometimes make a lemon. I have used them and other scopes and I have my preference. As far as training I said that I was traind by both Army and Navy SF. I was not part of a team. I was part of a SF experiment in the Amy. I worked with them and as one of them but I was not designated as a SF soldier. I had not completed Robin Sage so there for I was not a Green Beret and do not claim to be. My father was a Navy Seal. He was a sniper for IUWG 1/3 SEACOBRAS. He served three tours in Nam and was ranked as the Navy's top sniper in Viet Nam. I spent 10yrs training with my father and his team members.
You seem to know about SFQC and its workings so what is your storie?
I would love to chat more about it, my e-mail is
cody.e.smith@us.army.mil if you are interested.