Marine Corps Proknow

Communications officer

0602

Field artillery officer

0802

Ground supply officer

3002

Infantry officer

0302

Logistics officer

0402

Manpower Officer

0102

Intelligence Officer

02XX

Ground intelligence officer

0203

Human Source intelligence officer

0204

Signals intelligence/ground electronic warfare officer

0206

Air intelligence officer

0207

Financial management officer

3404

Public Affairs officer

4302

Judge advocate

4402

Military police officer

5803

Aviation maintenance officer

6002

Aviation supply officer

6602

Aviation command and control

72XX

Low altitude air defense

7204

Air support control officer

7208

Air defense control officer

7210

Air traffic control officer

7220

M16A4

M16A4 Primary Function

Primary Function: Single-shot or three-round burst weapon designed as a lightweight yet pinpoint accurate rifle. Typically carried by the rifleman in a fire team

M16A4 Caliber

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

M16A4 Weight

Weight: 8.79 lbs. (with 30 round magazines)

M16A4 Effective Range

Effective Range: Area TGT - 800 meters, Point TGT - 550 meters.

M4 Carbine

M4 Carbine Weight

Weight: 7.5 lbs (with 30 round magazine)

M4 Carbine Caliber

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

M4 Carbine Effective Range

Effective Range: Area TGT - 600 meters, Point TGT - 500 meters

M4 Carbine Primary Function

Primary Function: Infantry Weapon—less weight and shorter barrel than the M16 making it a more appropriate weapon for shorter distances and confined spaces.

M203 40mm Grenade Launcher Primary Function

Primary Function: The M203 is a single-shot, 40mm grenade launcher that attaches to the M16A4 assault rifle and the M4 Carbine. When targets cannot be accessed by direct fire, Marines use the M203 Grenade Launcher to engage enemies. Typically, this weapon is carried by either the Fire Team's Grenadier or Fire Team Leader.

M203 40mm Grenade Launcher Caliber

Caliber: 40x46mm NATO

M203 40mm Grenade Launcher Effective Range

Effective Range: Area TGT - 350m, Point TGT - 150 meters

M203 40mm Grenade Launcher

M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) Primary Function

Primary Function: The M27 is the automatic weapon that delivers accurate suppressive fires in support of the Fire Team. It is a lightweight, magazine-fed 5.56mm weapon. The M27 is intended to enhance an automatic rifleman's maneuverability and displacement speed.

M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) Caliber

Caliber: 5.56mmx45mm NATO

M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) Weight

Weight: 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) empty

M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) Effective Range

Effective Range: Area TGT 800m, Point TGT 550m

M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR)

M32 Multi-Shot Grenade Launcher (MSGL)

M32 Multi-Shot Grenade Launcher (MSGL) Primary Function

Primary Function: The MSGL is a lightweight 40 mm six-shot revolver-type grenade launcher capable of firing 6 rounds in 3 seconds.

M32 Multi-Shot Grenade Launcher (MSGL) Caliber

Caliber: 40mm x 46 and 51mm grenades

M32 Multi-Shot Grenade Launcher (MSGL) Weight

Weight: 15.4 lb (7.0 kg) empty

M32 Multi-Shot Grenade Launcher (MSGL) Effective Range

Effective Range: Area TGT 400m, Point TGT 250m

M240B Medium Machine Gun Purpose

Purpose: The M240 Machine Gun provides Marines with a continuous and high rate of fire to engage long-range targets. It is a heavier automatic weapon than the M249 but provides a faster rate of fire and a longer effective range. Typically, the tripod is employed when the weapon is to be used for defensive situations, or when precise fire is needed in support of maneuver units. The bipod is always attached and is suitable for use while patrolling. Ammunition: 7.62mm Weight with bipod: 24 pounds

M240B Medium Machine Gun Ammunition

Ammunition: 7.62mm Weight with bipod: 24 pounds

M240B Medium Machine Gun Weight

Weight with bipod: 24 pounds

M240B Medium Machine Gun Max effective range

Maximum effective range with tripod: 1,800 meters Maximum range: 3,725 meters Can be mounted on tanks and light armored vehicles

MK-153 Shoulder Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) Purpose

Purpose: Portable anti-armor rocket launcher. Its mission is to destroy bunkers and other fortifications during assault operations as well as other designated targets with the dual mode rocket and to destroy main battle tanks with the HEAA rockets.

MK-153 Shoulder Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) Ammunition

Ammunition: 83mm

MK-153 Shoulder Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) Weight

Weight: To Carry: 16.6 pounds (7.54 kg)
Ready-to-Fire (HEDP): 29.5 pounds (13.39 kg)
Ready-to-Fire (HEAA): 30.5 pounds (13.85 kg)

MK-153 Shoulder Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) Max Effective Range

1 x 2 Meter Target: 250 meters
Tank-Sized Target: 500 meters

MK-153 Shoulder Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW)

M240B Medium Machine Gun

MK19 Mod 3 Automatic Grenade Launcher Purpose

Purpose: At the smallest unit level, the lightest weapons often carry the day, as maneuverability is one of the primary assets of a Marine fire team. When high-volume, suppressive fire support is required, there are few weapon systems as effective as the MK19 Mod 3 Automatic Grenade Launcher. Capable of destroying most light-armored vehicles, protecting supply convoys, and even defending against hovering rotary aircraft, the MK19 provides Marine infantry battalions with the means to deliver massive direct fire or indirect fire from hidden positions. The MK19 rapidly fires explosive 40mm grenades, making it an ideal weapon against armored, mechanized, and enemy infantry forces.

MK19 Mod 3 Automatic Grenade Launcher Ammunition

Ammunition: High-explosive, dual-purpose M430 40x53mm grenades

MK19 Mod 3 Automatic Grenade Launcher Weight

Weight: 72.5 pounds
Weight with tripod: 120 pounds

MK19 Mod 3 Automatic Grenade Launcher Maximum Effective Range

Maximum effective range: 1,500 yards
Nearest safe distance to launch: 75 meters in combat/310 meters in training

MK19 Mod 3 Automatic Grenade Launcher

.50 Caliber Machine Gun Purpose

Purpose: The Browning .50 Cal Machine gun provides Marines with automatic weapon suppression fire for offensive and defensive purposes. This weapon can be used effectively against enemy personnel, light armored vehicles, and slow, low-flying aircraft.

.50 Caliber Machine Gun Ammunition

Ammunition: .50 caliber rounds

.50 Caliber Machine Gun Weight

Weight: 128 pounds (84-pound gun; 44-pound tripod)

.50 Caliber Machine Gun Length

Length: 65.13 inches

.50 Caliber Machine Gun Maximum Effective Range

Maximum effective range: 1,829 meters with tripod mount

.50 Caliber Machine Gun