Every Marine is first and foremost a rifleman.
The Marine Corps Reference Publication for Rifle Marksmanship provides techniques and procedures for Marine Corps rifle marksmanship.
This manual reflects this ethos and the Marine Corps’ war-fighting philosophy. This publication discusses the individual skills required for effective rifle marksmanship and standardizes the techniques and procedures used throughout the Marine Corps.
It constitutes the doctrinal basis for all entry–level and sustainment–level rifle marksmanship training.
Covered in this informative guide:
Chapter 1. Introduction to Rifle Marksmanship
- 1001 Role of the Marine Rifleman
- 1002 Conditions Affecting Marksmanship in Combat
- 1003 Combat Mindset
Chapter 2. Introduction to the M16A2 Service Rifle
- 2001 Description
- 2002 Operational Controls
- 2003 Cycle of Operation
- 2004 Ammunition
- 2005 Preventive Maintenance
- 2006 Function Check
- 2007 User Serviceability Inspection
- 2008 Field Maintenance
- 2009 Cleaning the Rifle in Various Conditions
Chapter 3. Weapons Handling
- 3001 Safety Rules
- 3002 Weapons Condition
- 3003 Determining a Weapon’s Condition (Chamber Check)
- 3004 Weapons Commands
- 3005 Filling, Stowing, and Withdrawing Magazines
- 3006 Reloading the Rifle
- 3007 Remedial Action
- 3008 Weapons Carries
- 3009 Weapons Transports
- 3010 Transferring the Rifle
- 3011 Clearing Barrel Procedures
Chapter 4. Aiming
- 4001 Aiming
- 4002 Breath Control
- 4003 Trigger Control
- 4004 Follow–Through/Recovery
Chapter 5. Firing
- 5001 Selecting a Firing Position
- 5002 Types and Uses of the Rifle Web Sling
- 5003 Factors Common to All Shooting Positions
- 5004 Elements of a Good Shooting Position
- 5005 Prone Position
- 5006 Sitting Position
- 5007 Kneeling Position
- 5008 Standing Position
Chapter 6. Cover and Concealment
- 6001 Cover and Concealment
- 6002 Supported Firing Positions
- 6003 Searching for and Engaging Targets From Behind Cover
- 6004 Moving Out From Behind Cover
Chapter 7. Rifle Presentation
- 7001 Presentation of the Rifle
- 7002 Search and Assess
Chapter 8. Effects of Weather
- 8001 Physical Effects of Wind on the Bullet
- 8002 Physical Effects of Temperature and
- 8003 Physical and Psychological Effects of Weather on Marines
Chapter 9. Zeroing
- 9001 Elements of Zeroing
- 9002 Types of Zeros
- 9003 M16A2 Sighting System
- 9004 Windage and Elevation Rules
- 9005 Initial Sight Settings
- 9006 Zeroing Process
- 9007 Battlesight Zero
- 9008 Factors Causing a BZO to be Reconfirmed
- 9009 Factors Affecting the Accuracy of a BZO
Chapter 10. Engagement Techniques
- 10001 Target Detection
- 10002 Range Estimation
- 10003 Offset Aiming
- 10004 Techniques of Fire
- 10005 Engaging Immediate Threat Targets
- 10006 Engaging Multiple Targets
- 10007 Engaging Moving Targets
- 10008 Engaging Targets at Unknown Distances
- 10009 Engaging Targets During Low Light and Darkness
- 10010 Engaging Targets while Wearing the Field Protective Mask
