0311
combat
United States Marine CorpsRifleman
Locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver.
Difficulty · extremeFitness · elite AI compatibility 88
Job Overview
The Marine rifleman is the primary weapon of the Marine Corps.
0311s serve in rifle squads, employing M27 IAR and squad weapons, executing patrols, assaults, and defensive operations.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Patrol and clear objectives
- Fire and maneuver drills
- Weapons maintenance
- Physical training
- Field training exercises
Work schedule
Field-heavy; deployment cycles
Environment
Bases, field, expeditionary environments worldwide
Supports
Marine infantry battalions
Training Pipeline
- 1Recruit TrainingMCRD San Diego / Parris Island · 13 weeks
- 2Marine Combat Training / Infantry Marine CourseCamp Geiger / Camp Pendleton · ~14 weeks IMC
ASVAB & Qualification Requirements
ASVAB line-score minimums
- GT80
Security clearance
SecretPhysical requirements
Very high physical standards. Combat Fitness Test and Physical Fitness Test.Required skills
MarksmanshipDisciplineEnduranceSmall-unit tactics
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Career Progression
E-1 Private→
E-3 LCpl→
E-4 Cpl→
E-5 Sgt→
E-6 SSgt
Fire team leader, squad leader, platoon sergeant.
Assignments & Special Schools
Duty stations
- Camp Pendleton, CA
- Camp Lejeune, NC
- MCB Hawaii
- Okinawa, Japan
Special schools
Scout Sniper (legacy)MARSOC A&SReconnaissance
Deployment: Regular MEU and unit deployments.
Advantages
- Elite reputation
- Strong leadership growth
- Brotherhood
- GI Bill
Disadvantages
- Extreme physical demand
- Frequent deployments
- Combat exposure
Civilian Career Equivalents
Law Enforcement
Firefighter
Security
Career Match Scores
Physical Demand98
Mental Demand70
Leadership80
Technical Level45
Travel88
Deployment Potential95
Civilian Transferability55
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