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0311 - Rifleman

Summary

The Rifleman employs the M4 Service Rifle, the M320 Grenade Launcher, the M3E1 multi-purpose anti-armor anti-personnel weapons system (MAAWS), and the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR).

Riflemen are the primary scouts, assault, and close combat forces available to the MAGTF.

They are the foundation of the marine infantry organization, and as such are the nucleus of the fire team in the rifle squad, the scout team in the LAR squad, and scout platoons in the infantry battalion.

Noncommissioned officers are assigned as fire team leaders, scout team leaders, and rifle squad leaders.

Prerequisites

Must possess a CL score of 90 or GT score of 90 or higher.

Must meet initial strength test standards associated with PEF assignments as listed in the glossary (pg.

xiv) prior to shipping to recruit training.

Must meet MOS classification standards as listed in the glossary (pg.

xiv) prior to graduating from recruit training.

Must have a WS-B water survival.

Requirements

Squad/Section leaders will complete the ISULC Course (M100302) SOI Camp Pendleton, CA; or (M030304) SOI Camp Lejeune, NC.

POI CID

M10HDG2, M100312, M03RG34, M10RG32

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (e), Infantry Training and Readiness Manual.

Related SOC Title & Code

Infantry 55-3016.

Machine Gunner, 0331.