OK. THINK !
The reason you see bubbles when the guy gets hit is because the "bullet trajectory" was still ongoing.. through him, mind you.
Notice they fall underwater rather fast: all this happens while the bullets pass through them and air bubbles from the bullet appear to come from the dying soldier..
Damnit boys, come on...

Is it that hard ?
I'm ready to wager on this: GO IN THE BOARD OF DEVELOPERS AND ASK 2015. If you were correct in your observation, I will be your bitch for a month.
[This message has been edited by SoLiDUS (edited July 19, 2001).]