MOS 0311

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MOS 0311 is the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) for Rifleman. It is the primary infantry MOS for the Marine Corps.

USMC infantry Barwanah, Iraq, 2006
USMC infantry Barwanah, Iraq, 2006

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[edit] General info

The riflemen employ the M16A4 service rifle,the M4 carbine, the M203 grenade launcher, and the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW). Riflemen are the primary scouts, assault troops, 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, scout-snipers in the infantry battalion, and reconnaissance or assault team in the reconnaissance units. Noncommissioned officers are assigned as fire team leaders, scout team leaders, rifle squad leaders, or rifle platoon guides.

[edit] Training

Training for this MOS is conducted at the United States Marine Corps School of Infantry. The training period is 52-days.

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