Authorized Individual Weapons, Optics, Modular Attachments and Modifications for Annual Rifle and Pistol Training for FY 2017

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 table of equipment (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.<br>
2.  This MARADMIN supersedes and cancels ref (d). <br>
3.  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 ART and APT. <br>
4.  The following pistols are authorized for APT: Item, Nomenclature/table of authorized material control number (TAMCN)Pistol, M9/E1250 Pistol, M9A1/E1245 Pistol, Close Quarter Battle,.45 Cal M45A1/E1251 Pistol, Glock-19, all variants, with associated holster/equipment/ national stock number (NSN) 1005-09-000-7546 (TAMCN:  N60022). <br>
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/right handed (rh) shooter) (see note 1)/8465015985722/M9, M9A1 USMC holster kit (12140a/left handed (lh) shooter) (see note 1)/8465015986377/M9, M9A1 <br>
Pistol holster/1095015452308/M9A1<br>
Pistol holster w/light (rh shooter)/1095-01-629-9971/M9A1<br>
Pistol holster w/light (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-0075/M9A1<br>
Pistol holster (rh shooter)/1095-01-630-0963/M45A1<br>
Pistol holster (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-1153/M45A1<br>
Pistol holster w/light (rh shooter)/1095-01-629-9630/M45A1<br>
Pistol holster w/light (lh shooter)/1095-01-629-9605/M45A1<br>
Pistol holster (rh shooter)/1095-01-630-0945/G19<br>
Pistol holster (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-2220/G19<br>
Pistol holster w/light (rh shooter)/1095-01-630-0936/G19<br>
Pistol holster w/light (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-0942/G19<br>
6.  The following rifles are authorized for ART: Item, Nomenclature/TAMCN<br>
Rifle, 5.56MM M16A4 W/RCO/E1442<br>
Rifle, 5.56MM M16A4 W/RCO and adjustable buttstock/E1442<br>
Carbine, 5.56MM M4 W/RCO/E0195<br>
Carbine, 5.56MM M4A1 Close Quarters Battle Weapon (CQBW) W/RCO/E0190<br>
Rifle, 5.56MM M27 IAR W/SDO/E0100<br>
7.  The following optics are authorized for ART: Item, Nomenclature/TAMCN<br>
AN/PVQ-31A RCO, Rifle, Combat Optic (A4)/E1710<br>
AN/PVQ-31B RCO, Rifle, Combat Optic (M4)/E0017<br>
M7 RCO, Rifle, Combat Optic (A4/M4, horseshoe dot reticle pattern)/NSN 1240-01-645-3117<br>
Specter DR, El Can Optic (CQBW)/SFE16 SU-258/PVQ SDO, Squad Day Optic (M27)/E0082<br>
AN/PEQ-15 ATPIAL/E1798<br>
AN/PEQ-16B MIPIM/E0058<br>
AN/PSQ-18A (M203)/E1779<br>
8.  The following weapon attachment is authorized: Item, Nomenclature/TAMCN SU 277 Grenade Launcher Sight, NSN 1240-01-619-2962 M203A2 Grenade launcher/E0892<br>
9.  The following U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) approved upper receiver groups (URG) are authorized for ART: Item, Nomenclature/NSN, Part Number/TAMCN<br>
URG 10.3" barrel/109001D120980/SFE09<br>
URG 10.25" barrel/109001D120982/SFE09<br>
URG 14.5" barrel/109001D120984/SFE09<br>
10.  The following modular attachments are authorized for ART: Item, Nomenclature/NSN, Part Number/Weapon System U.S. Army Enhanced Performance Magazine (EPM) (tan in color with a blue follower), NSN 1005-01-630-9508, M4, M4A1, M16A4, and M27 is authorized for training use only.<br>
Magazine, cartridge, Black Polymer:  NSN 1005-01-615-5169, M4, M16A4, M27<br>
Magazine, cartridge, Coyote Tan Polymer:  NSN 1005-01-659-7086, M4, M16A4, M27<br>
Magazine, cartridge (tan follower) (see note 1)/1005015617200/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27<br>
Magazine, cartridge (green follower) (see note 1)/1005009215004/ M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27  <br>
Sling, small arms (Vickers) (see note 2)/VCAS-125-AA-CB/3X9S8/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27<br>
Sling, 3-point combat/8465015248847/M16A4, M4, M4A1 <br>
Back Up Iron Sights (BUIS), Knights Armament 200-600M/1005014996868/<br>
M16A4, M4, M4A1 BUIS, Knights Armament 200-600M (see note 3)/1005015815324/M16A4, M4, <br>
M4A1 BUIS, Knights Armament 300M/1005014496306/M4, M4A1<br>
BUIS, Matech 600M/1005014848000/M16A4, M4, M4A1<br>
Sight, front flip low/1005014731410/M27<br>
Grip, rifle/1005014536655/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27<br>
Grip pod, rifle/1005015411772/M16A4, M4, M4A1<br>
SOPMOD buttstock assembly/1005015449825/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27<br>
Buttstock, Enhanced/NSN 1005015449825/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27<br>
Grip, grenade launcher/1010015790712/M203<br>
BIPOD IWNS-911/3A703, M27 Flashlight (see note 4)/6230015523289/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27 Suppressor/1005014370324/M4A1 (CQBW) ONLY<br>
Note 1:  These are the only tested, approved, and authorized aluminum magazines for use in the weapons indicated for both training and combat.<br>
Note 2:  This sling is the primary model.  The 3-point combat sling is authorized but will be removed from Stock List 3 (SL3) and replaced by attrition.<br>
Note 3:  This BUIS is intended as primary model.  Other BUIS are authorized until they are no longer serviceable, then they shall be replaced with the item listed above.<br>
Note 4:  The visible light illuminator (VLI) (AN/PVS 29) is the white light for the M16A4 and M4 rifles.  Similar weapons mounted flashlights are also authorized.<br>
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) is used to gain optimal length of pull and eye relief when utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as body armor.  Units are encouraged to purchase and install kits as needed but must retain fixed buttstocks.<br>
12.  In keeping with the "train as you fight" ethos, it is imperative that Marines know how to properly and effectively arrange and mount modular attachments.  Improper mounting can lead to equipment loss.  Improper arrangement can lead to a device interfering with another. Proper Pre Combat Checks/Pre Combat Inspections during training will ensure this does not become a combat liability.<br>
13.  The recently procured Glock 19 listed in paragraph 4 is authorized for units with this pistol on their Table of Equipment, and assigned for distribution under the Marine Corps fielding plan.  Command approved concealed holsters are authorized for this item. <br>
14.  The grip pod, NSN:  1005015411772 for the service rifle/carbine and the 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 or bipod will not be used to support the weapon while firing Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program, Table 1/1A.<br>
15.  Both 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, and 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, are authorized to conduct ART and APT with experimental weapons and attachments, as directed, in support of the Marine Corps Warfighting Labs Sea Dragon study for Marine Corps Force 2025 table of organization, T/E, concepts and design.<br>
16.  Weapons Training Battalion Quantico, marksmanship program management section will release this message annually in order to update the authorized weapons, optics and modular attachments required for annual rifle and pistol training.<br>
17.  The point of contact is Mr. G. J. Bensinger at (703) 784-1178, or email gerry.bensinger(at)usmc.mil.<br>
18.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration.