0331 machine gunner
The machine gunner’s role encompasses the strategic utilization of various heavy weaponry, including the 7.62mm medium machine-gun, the 50 caliber machine gun, and the 40mm heavy machine-gun, along with their accompanying support vehicle. These skilled operators are responsible for delivering direct firepower to bolster the efforts of rifle and Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) squads, platoons, and companies within infantry and LAR battalions. Machine gunners are primarily stationed within the weapons platoons of rifle and LAR companies, as well as the weapons company of the infantry battalion.
Their duties encompass the following:
- Deploying a medium machinegun section/platoon to provide support during offensive operations.
- Deploying a medium machinegun section/platoon to bolster defensive operations.
- Deploying a medium machinegun section/platoon to provide essential support during urban operations.
- Deploying a medium machinegun section/platoon to assist in operations other than war (OOTW).
- Employing a heavy machinegun section/platoon to reinforce operations, especially in urban settings.