Which marketing innovation did Colt use to successfully promote the AR-15/M16 to military officials before its official adoption in 1964?

The Vietnam War era saw a dramatic shift in military weapons technology. One of the most significant product innovations was the adoption of the M16 rifle by U.S. forces, replacing the heavier M14. This lightweight rifle represented a radical departure in military small arms design and marketing strategy, but its initial deployment was surrounded by controversy due to reliability issues. Test your knowledge about this iconic firearm's development and the product decisions that shaped modern military equipment.

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Television commercials showing jungle warfare capabilities
Dramatic live-fire demonstrations where officials could shoot exploding watermelons
Celebrity endorsements from famous WWII generals
Free one-year maintenance contracts with every order