Rifleman
Locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver.
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
Training Pipeline
- 1Recruit TrainingMCRD San Diego / Parris Island · 13 weeks
- 2Marine Combat Training / Infantry Marine CourseCamp Geiger / Camp Pendleton · ~14 weeks IMC
Official Qualification Requirements
Requirements being verified against the official service publication. We do not display unofficial or estimated scores — contact a recruiter for the current minimum.
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Requirements are subject to change by the Department of Defense and each service. Always confirm the current standard with an official recruiter before making a decision.
Not required. Marines.com lists the enlisted requirement as "Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident," so lawful permanent residents (green card holders) qualify (also 10 U.S.C. 504). Source: marines.com/become/requirements.html. Citizens of the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau) may also enlist under 10 U.S.C. 504. Verified August 2026 against the official branch site, 10 U.S.C. 504, and AR 601-210 (20 March 2026).
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Career Progression
Fire team leader, squad leader, platoon sergeant.
Assignments & Special Schools
- Camp Pendleton, CA
- Camp Lejeune, NC
- MCB Hawaii
- Okinawa, Japan
Deployment: Regular MEU and unit deployments.
Advantages
- Elite reputation
- Strong leadership growth
- Brotherhood
- GI Bill
Disadvantages
- Extreme physical demand
- Frequent deployments
- Combat exposure