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AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS, OPTICS, MODULAR ATTACHMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS

FOR ANNUAL RIFLE AND PISTOL TRAINING FOR FY 2016
Date Signed: 2/29/2016
MARADMINS Active Number: 114/16

R 010001Z MAR 16
MARADMIN 114/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CDI//
SUBJ/AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS, OPTICS, MODULAR ATTACHMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS
FOR ANNUAL RIFLE AND PISTOL TRAINING FOR FY 2016//
REF/A/ MCO 3574.2L/05SEPT14//
REF/B/ MCRP 3-01A RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP//
REF/C/ MCRP 3-01B PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP//
REF/D/MARADMIN 069/15//
REF/E/MARADMIN 716/11//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS ORDER FOR MARINE CORPS COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP
PROGRAMS. REF B IS THE MARINE CORPS REFERENCE PUB FOR RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP. REF C
IS THE MARINE CORPS REFERENCE PUB FOR PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP. REF D IS THE
AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS, OPTICS, MODULAR ATTACHMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS FOR
FY15 ANNUAL RIFLE AND PISTOL TRAINING. REF E IS THE FY12 COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP
SYMPOSIUM POST SYMPOSIUM MESSAGE: PARAGRAPH 3.A OF THIS REFERENCE DIRECTS
PUBLICATION OF THIS ANNUAL MESSAGE.//
POC/WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION (WTBN) QUANTICO, MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
SECTION (MPMS)/V. S. POPE/CWO5/TEL: 703-784-5520/G. J. BENSINGER/GS12/TEL:
703-784-1178//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. In accordance with the references, this MARADMIN
provides annual guidance on the Weapons, Optics, and Modular Attachments Required
(as fielded and reflected on unit T/E) during annual rifle training (ART), annual
pistol training (APT), and authorized modifications to the service rifle and
pistol for the fiscal year indicated.
2. This MARADMIN supersedes and cancels ref (d).
3. Only T/O assigned rifles with designated optics, pistols and associated
equipment that are current Marine Corps programs of record are authorized for use
during ART and APT. The intent is to ensure Marines train with the weapon system
with which they will fight. It is the responsibility of unit commanders to
ensure Marines conduct marksmanship training with all required attachments. In
accordance with ref (e), as approved by DC CDI, the following weapons, optics,
modular attachments and modifications are authorized for use in the conduct of

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ART and APT.

4. The following pistols are authorized for APT:
Item, Nomenclature/TAMCN
Pistol, M9/E1250
Pistol, M9A1/E1245
Pistol, Close Quarter Battle, .45 Cal M45A1/E1251
Pistol, Glock-19, MARSOC, with associated holster/equipment/ Q0009
5. The following equipment is authorized for APT:
Item, Nomenclature/NSN, Part Number/Weapon System
Pistol flashlight/6230-01-617-8332/M9A1, M45A1, G19
USMC holster kit (12140b/rh shooter)(see note 1)/8465015985722/M9,
M9A1
USMC holster kit (12140a/lh shooter)(see note 1)/8465015986377/M9,
M9A1
Pistol holster w/light (rh shooter)/1095-01-629-9971/M9A1
Pistol holster w/light (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-0075/M9A1
Pistol holster (rh shooter)/1095-01-630-0963/M45A1
Pistol holster (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-1153/M45A1
Pistol holster w/light (rh shooter)/1095-01-629-9630/M45A1
Pistol holster w/light (lh shooter)/1095-01-629-9605/M45A1
Pistol holster (rh shooter)/1095-01-630-0945/G19
Pistol holster (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-2220/G19
Pistol holster w/light (rh shooter)/1095-01-630-0936/G19
Pistol holster w/light (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-0942/G19
6. The following rifles are authorized for ART:
Item, Nomenclature/TAMCN
Rifle, 5.56MM M16A4 W/RCO/E1442
Rifle, 5.56MM M16A4 W/RCO and adjustable buttstock/E1442
Carbine, 5.56MM M4 W/RCO/E0195
Carbine, 5.56MM M4A1 Close Quarters Battle Weapon (CQBW) W/RCO/
E0190
Rifle, 5.56MM M27 IAR W/SDO/E0100
7. The following optics are authorized for ART:
Item, Nomenclature/TAMCN
AN/PVQ-31A RCO, Rifle, Combat Optic (A4)/E1710
AN/PVQ-31B RCO, Rifle, Combat Optic (M4)/E0017
M7 RCO, Rifle, Combat Optic (A4/M4, horseshoe dot reticle pattern)/
NSN 1240-01-645-3117
Specter DR, El Can Optic (CQBW)/SFE16

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SU-258/PVQ SDO, Squad Day Optic (M27)/E0082

AN/PEQ-15 ATPIAL/E1798
AN/PEQ-16B MIPIM/E0058
AN/PSQ-18A (M203)/E1779
8. The following weapon attachment is authorized:
Item, Nomenclature/TAMCN
M203A2 Grenade launcher/E0892
9. The following U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) approved upper
receiver groups (URG) are authorized for ART:
Item, Nomenclature/NSN, Part Number/TAMCN
URG 10.3 barrel/109001D120980/SFE09
URG 10.25 barrel/109001D120982/SFE09
URG 14.5 barrel/109001D120984/SFE09
10. The following modular attachments are authorized for ART:
Item, Nomenclature/NSN, Part Number/Weapon System
Magazine, cartridge (tan follower)(see note 1)/1005015617200/M16A4,
M4, M4A1, M27
Magazine, cartridge (green follower)(see note 1)/
1005009215004/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27
Sling, small arms (Vickers)(see note 2)/VCAS-125-AA-CB/3X9S8/M16A4,
M4, M4A1, M27
Sling, 3-point combat/8465015248847/M16A4, M4, M4A1
BUIS, Knights Armament 200-600M/1005014996868/M16A4, M4, M4A1
BUIS, Knights Armament 200-600M (see note 3)/1005015815324/M16A4,
M4, M4A1
BUIS, Knights Armament 300M/1005014496306/M4, M4A1
BUIS, Matech 600M/1005014848000/M16A4, M4, M4A1
Sight, front flip low/1005014731410/M27
Grip, rifle/1005014536655/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27
Grip pod, rifle/1005015411772/M16A4, M4, M4A1
SOPMOD buttstock assembly/1005015449825/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27
Grip, grenade launcher/1010015790712/M203
BIPOD IWNS-911/3A703, M27
Flashlight(see note 4)/6230015523289/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27
Suppressor/1005014370324/M4A1 (CQBW) ONLY
Note 1: these are the only tested, approved, and authorized magazines for use in
the weapons indicated for both training and combat.
Note 2: this sling is the primary model for use. The 3-point combat sling is
authorized but will be removed from sl3 and replaced by attrition.

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Note 3: this BUIS is intended as primary model for use. Other units are
authorized but will be removed from sl3 and replaced by attrition.
Note 4: the visible light illuminator (VLI) (AN/PVS 29) is the program of record
white light for the M16A4 and M4 rifles. Similar weapons mounted flashlights are
also authorized.
11. The following are authorized modifications:
Item, Nomenclature/NSN, Part Number/MI Number
Tactical latch, charging handle/1005015237358/MI-1005-OR/1
M84 gas buster
charging handle/1005015370026/MI-05538/10012A-OR/1A
Actuator, gun safety
(ambidextrous)/1005015369963/MI-05538/10012A-OR/1A
Magazine release (ambidextrous)/1005015376498/MI-05538/10012A-OR/1A
Adjustable buttstock (M16A4)
kit/1005015696938/MI-05538/10012A-OR/1A
Note: the adjustable buttstock (M16A4) kit is intended for use among shorter
Marines and for Marines to gain optimal length of pull/eye relief when equipped
with body armor/PPE. Units are encouraged to purchase and install kits as needed
but must retain fixed buttstocks on hand for WIR.
12. In keeping with the train as you fight methodology, it is imperative that
Marines know how to properly and effectively arrange and mount the modular
attachments. Improper mounting can lead to loss of the equipment and improper
arrangement can lead to a device interfering with another proper PCC/PCI during
training will ensure this does not become a combat liability.
13. The recently procured Glock 19 listed in paragraph 4 is authorized (MARSOC
units). The new pistol has a Q TAM (Q0009) as it is a SOCOM asset. Command
approved concealed holsters are authorized for this item.
14. Grip pod, rifle NSN: 1005015411772 for the service rifle/carbine and bipod
P/N: IWNS-911/3A703 for the M27 IAR are authorized to be attached to the weapon
but the legs of the grip pod and bipod will not be used for support during Table
1.
15. Weapons Training Battalion Quantico, MPMS will release this message annually
in order to update the authorized weapons, optics and modular attachments
required for annual rifle and pistol training.
16. The POC is CWO5, V. S. Pope (703)784-5520, or email
vincent.s.pope(at)usmc.mil.
17. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh, Deputy Commandant,
Combat Development and Integration.//

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