Rifle Marksmanship - United States Marine Corps

MCRP 3-1A

Rifle Marksmanship

U.S. Marine Corps PCN: 139 00024 00

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Headquarters, United States Marine Corps

Washington, DC 20380-0001

23 Feb 1999

FOREWORD

1. PURPOSE

Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-01A, Rifle Marksmanship, provides the doctrine, techniques, and procedures for Marine Corps rifle marksmanship.

2. SCOPE

Every Marine is first and foremost, a rifleman. MCRP 3-01A reflects this ethos and the Marine Corps warfighting philosophy. This publication discusses the individual skills required for effective rifle marksmanship, and standardizes the techniques and procedures throughout the Marine Corps. It constitutes, the doctrinal basis for all entry level and sustainment level rifle marksmanship training.

3. SUPERSESSION

MCRP 3-01A supersedes the discussion of rifle marksmanship in Fleet Marine Force Manual (FMFM) 0-8, Basic Marksmanship and FMFM 0-9, Field Firing for the M16A2 Rifle. (The discussion of pistol marksmanship in FMFM 0-8 remains in effect until until superseded by MCRP 3-01B, Pistol Marksmanship, which is currently under development.)

4. CHANGES

Recommendations for improving this manual are invited from commands as well as directly from individuals. Forward suggestions using the User Suggestion Form format to:

DIRECTOR C422 MCCDC DOCTRINE DIVISION 3300 RUSSELL ROAD SUITE 318A QUANTICO VA 22134-5021

5. CERTIFICATION

Reviewed and approved this date.

BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS J. E. RHODES

Lieutenant General, U. S. Marine Corps Commanding General

Marine Corps Combat Development Command Quantico, Virginia

DISTRIBUTION: 139 000024 00

MCRP 3-01A

Rifle Marksmanship

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

1001 Role of the Marine Rifleman 1002 Conditions Affecting Marksmanship in Combat 1003 Combat Mindset

Chapter 2. M16A2 Service Rifle

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Characteristics/Capabilities Nomenclature Operational Controls Cycle of Operation Ammunition Preventive Maintenance Function Check User Serviceability Inspection Field Maintenance Cleaning the Rifle in Abnormal Conditions

Chapter 3. Weapons Handling

3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016

Safety Rules Weapons Conditions Determining a Weapon's Condition (Chamber Check) Weapons Commands Loading the Rifle Making the Rifle Ready Fire Cease Fire Unloading the Rifle Unloading and Showing the Rifle Clear Filling and Storing Magazines Reloading the Rifle Remedial Action Weapons Carries Weapons Transports Transferring the Rifle

Rifle Marksmanship

1-1 1-2 1-2

2-1 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-12 2-12 2-13 2-13

3-1 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-8 3-9 3-11 3-12 3-13

MCRP 3-01A 3017 Clearing Barrel Procedures

Rifle Marksmanship 3-14

Chapter 4. Fundamentals of Marksmanship

4001 Aiming

4-1

4002 Breath Control

4-4

4003 Trigger Control

4-5

4004 Follow-Through/Recovery

4-6

Chapter 5. Rifle Firing Positions

5001 Select a Firing Position

5-1

5002 Types and Uses of the Rifle Web Sling

5-1

5003 Hasty Sling

5-2

5004 Loop Sling

5-6

5005 Prone Position

5-10

5006 Kneeling Position

5-15

5007 Sitting Position

5-18

5008 Standing Position

5-24

Chapter 6. Use of Cover and Concealment

6001 Cover and Concealment

6-1

6002 Supported Firing Positions

6-4

6003 Searching for Targets and Engaging Them From Behind Cover

6-9

6004 Moving Out From Behind Cover

6-10

Chapter 7. Rifle Presentation

7001 Presentation of the Rifle

7-1

7002 Search and Assess

7-5

Chapter 8. Effects of Weather

8001 Physical Effects of Wind on the Bullet

8-1

8002 Physical Effects of Temperature and Precipitation on the Bullet and the Rifle 8-3

8003 Physical and Psychological Effects of Weather on Marines

8-4

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