Some believe that the days of the Assault Rifle are over. Soldiers should carry a small light short ranged (200m or so) weapon capable of single or automatic fire, unless they carry a Sniper Rifle, Machine Gun or Grenade launcher. All others in the squad become protectors of, look outs spotting targets for and carrying ammunition for the Sniper, MG and Grenade Launcher. Assault Rifles would be kept but would be one of a range of weapons that could be issued as and when required not the main weapon of a foot soldier, much as an Anti Tank weapon would be carried only when there is armour in the area or a bunker needs busting. The "Golf Bag" of weapons plus ammo and rations would be carried by a small robotic "Mule"
Modern soldiers are weighed down by more kit than ever and a lot of ex soldiers are discharged with ruined knees and backs.