![]() They are responsible for the tactical employment of the 7.62mm M240B medium machine-gun. The Machine gunner is first and foremost, a specialist. In the 15th, Machine Gun Teams are often kept separate from the Rifle Squads and operate on their own, but have a tendency to attach themselves on occasion. The Machine Gun Team's mission is to effectively employ the M240 Medium Machine Gun providing direct fire in support of the Rifle Squads. Additionally, the AAR assumes responsibility for proper employment of the Automatic Rifle in the event that the AR is unable to fire. AT4 falls to the AAR in the event the Rifleman is occupied with another special weapon. ![]() Assistant Automatic Rifleman - Scans, ranges, and helps the Automatic Rifleman.And if qualified, can utilize a long range scope for Designated Marksman Capabilities. Automatic Rifleman - Effectively employs the M249 SAW or M27 IAR.Alternatively, the Rifleman can carry one of two special weapons - The M1014 12 gauge, semi-automatic combat shotgun Or the M32 MGL(Multiple Grenade Launcher). Rifleman - Supports the fire team leader and employs the M136 AT4 Anti Tank Weapon System.Fire Team Leader - Leads the fire team and who's secondary role is proper employment of the M203 Grenade Launcher.Riflemen operate in 4 man fire teams consisting of: ![]() Noncommissioned officers are assigned as fire team leaders, squad leaders, and platoon HQ members. They are the foundation of the Marine infantry organization, and as such are the nucleus of the fire team in the rifle squad. ![]() Riflemen are the primary scouts, assault troops, and close combat forces available to the MEU. Riflemen in the 15th deploy a variety of small arms to complete the infantry's mission including, but not limited to: The M9 9mm pistol, M4 Carbine, M203 Grenade Launcher, M249 SAW, M27 IAR, M136 AT4, M72A2 LAW, and the M112 Demolition Charge. The 15th MEU(SOC) Realism Unit Rifleman is the core of the 15th. The mission of the Marine Corps rifle squad is to locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver and/ or repel enemy assault by fire and close combat. ![]()
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