"We’re surrounded. That simplifies our problem of getting to these people and killing them."
Chesty Puller, Chosin Reservoir
WEEK 1 - RIFLEMAN SUITE & COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP
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The rifle is the primary tool by which an individual Marine: (1) Obtains dominance over the enemy and (2) neutralizes
the effects of enemy weapons. To that end, the Marine Corps Combat Rifle Program progresses the individual Marine from the fundamentals of marksmanship to advanced combat shooting by ensuring service standards are reviewed, practiced, and evaluated. The objective at the completion of training is the Marine’s ability to competently and effectively employ the service rifle under varying conditions.
the effects of enemy weapons. To that end, the Marine Corps Combat Rifle Program progresses the individual Marine from the fundamentals of marksmanship to advanced combat shooting by ensuring service standards are reviewed, practiced, and evaluated. The objective at the completion of training is the Marine’s ability to competently and effectively employ the service rifle under varying conditions.
WEEK 2 - WEAPONS EMPLOYMENT & ENGAGEMENT
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When Marines have completed individual marksmanship training, and before they commence combat firing in tactical problems, they must learn the techniques of rifle, automatic rifle, and grenade launcher fire. Technique of fire refers to the application and control of the combined fire of a fire unit. A fire unit is a group of men whose combined fire is under the direct and effective control of a leader.
WEEK 3 - COMBAT FORMATIONS & OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS
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Fire team and squad formations are groupings of individuals and units for efficient tactical employment. The factors influencing the leader's decision as to the selection of a particular formation are the mission, terrain, situation, weather, speed, and degree of flexibility. Combat formations and signals enable the leader to control the movement and maneuver of his unit when moving to and assaulting an enemy position.