I see your diversions.....and call your lie:
The first order came from the Air Force, ca. 1962....for semi auto AR-15s.
You are incorrect. THe semi automatic Sporter was not available until 1964.
Here is what the AF ordered:
In May 1962, following tests led by Gen. Curtis LeMay, the U.S. Air Fo...
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