MCRP 8-10B.2 — Rifle Marksmanship

MCRP 8-10B.2 governs individual rifle marksmanship, including Service rifle employment, skills, techniques, and firing programs.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 8-10B.2
  • Title: RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP
  • Date: 11 Oct 2012
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCRP 8-10B.2 covers the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program, the Service rifle, ammunition, accessories, and rifle maintenance. It provides skills required for basic through advanced marksmanship and organizes techniques for rifle combat optics and backup iron sights.

Applies to: This publication is intended to be used as a reference guide concerning marksmanship skills for unit commanders, trainers, and individual Marines.

Topics covered

  • Combat rifle marksmanship firing tables
  • Marine Corps Competition in Arms Program
  • Service rifle operations
  • Rifle combat optics
  • Rifle ammunition
  • Internal ballistics
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Service rifle cleaning

Questions and answers

What rifle marksmanship skills does MCRP 8-10B.2 cover?

Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-01A, Rifle Marksmanship, presents how the Service rifle/carbine is employed by the individual Marine, contains the skills and techniques required for individual rifle marksmanship, and provides the skills that are required for basic through advanced marksmanship. (paragraph 2)

What publication number replaces MCRP 3-01A, Rifle Marksmanship?

Change all instances of MCRP 3-01A, Rifle Marksmanship, to MCRP 8-10B.2, Rifle Marksmanship. (paragraph 1)

Where should the erratum transmittal sheet be filed?

File this transmittal sheet in the front of this publication. (paragraph 2)

What is the distribution status of MCRP 8-10B.2?

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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