Army to study how sniper rifle, anti-armor and artillery fire impact brain health

Army to study how sniper rifle, anti-armor and artillery fire impact brain health

A day of training with the Carl Gustaf rifle, according to one soldier with significant experience with it, can be like a full-contact football practice. “I would equate it to getting a concussion in football, where you have headaches, nausea,” a senior non-commissioned officer told Task & Purpose. “I mean, I’ve literally seen people throw up after so many rounds.” Soldiers who train frequently with the Gustaf — the 84mm, shoulder-mounted succes…