When was the round forward assist first used?

[Al Diehl]

I never seen a round one on anything prior to the M16A2 so, I say no to a transition period.
The Marines adopted the A2 in 1983 and the Army in 1986.

Al

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[BillyCorps]

I never seen a round one on anything prior to the M16A2 so, I say no to a transition period.
The Marines adopted the A2 in 1983 and the Army in 1986.

Al

Your correct with 1983, I meant to write early 1980's so I apologize for any confusion on my part. It was around 1987 when the A2 pretty much wiped out any issued A1's .

I don't believe there ever was a round forward assist before the A2 so I'm not sure what you mean by " transition period" is that from something I said or from some where else?