Recon Battalions utilize a variety of advanced weaponry, including rifles, pistols, and machine guns, each designed for specific combat scenarios. Key weapons include the M4 Carbine, M9 Beretta, and M82A3 Barrett, showcasing the battalions' emphasis on versatility and firepower.
Key points from this article:
The M4 Carbine is a direct gas impingement rifle used by Recon Battalions, capable of firing NATO 5.56 rounds.
How the M40A5 sniper rifle, built with a Remington 700 action, enhances the precision capabilities of Recon Battalions in combat situations.
Why the inclusion of the M249 Para SAW and M82A3 Barrett in their arsenal underscores the need for both light and heavy fire support in diverse operational environments.
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Recon Battalion Weapons
Brandon Webb
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Here’s a rundown of the weapons currently used by Recon Battalions: M4 Carbine The M4 is a direct gas impingement rifle that fires the NATO 5.56. The standard M4 barrel length is 14.5, but can be outfitted with different barrel length uppers. M9 The M9 Beretta is a semi-automatic pistol that fires a 9mm […]
Here’s a rundown of the weapons currently used by Recon Battalions:
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M4 Carbine
SOFREP: M4 Carbine
The M4 is a direct gas impingement rifle that fires the NATO 5.56. The standard M4 barrel length is 14.5, but can be outfitted with different barrel length uppers.
M9
SOFREP: M9 Beretta
The M9 Beretta is a semi-automatic pistol that fires a 9mm round.
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M40A5
SOFREP: M40A5
The M40A5 is a bolt action sniper rifle chambered in 7.62mm and is built with a Remington 700 action and utilizes a McMillan fiberglass stock. These rifles are built with parts from various manufacturers by Marine Corps armorers.
M82A3 SASR
SOFREP: M82A3
The Barrett M82A3 is a magazine fed semi-automatic rifle that fires the .50 BMG round. It has a max effective range of about 1800 m.
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M249 Para SAW
SOFREP: M249Para
The M249 Para SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) is a belt fed light machine gun chambered in 5.56 NATO. The PARA version of the machine gun features a shorter barrel and a collapsible stock.
M110 SASS
SOFREP: M110SASS
The M110 SASS is a semi-automatic, magazine fed sniper rifle that fires the 7.62 round. It is manufactured by Knights Armament.
Here’s a rundown of the weapons currently used by Recon Battalions:
M4 Carbine
SOFREP: M4 Carbine
The M4 is a direct gas impingement rifle that fires the NATO 5.56. The standard M4 barrel length is 14.5, but can be outfitted with different barrel length uppers.
M9
SOFREP: M9 Beretta
The M9 Beretta is a semi-automatic pistol that fires a 9mm round.
M40A5
SOFREP: M40A5
The M40A5 is a bolt action sniper rifle chambered in 7.62mm and is built with a Remington 700 action and utilizes a McMillan fiberglass stock. These rifles are built with parts from various manufacturers by Marine Corps armorers.
M82A3 SASR
SOFREP: M82A3
The Barrett M82A3 is a magazine fed semi-automatic rifle that fires the .50 BMG round. It has a max effective range of about 1800 m.
M249 Para SAW
SOFREP: M249Para
The M249 Para SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) is a belt fed light machine gun chambered in 5.56 NATO. The PARA version of the machine gun features a shorter barrel and a collapsible stock.
M110 SASS
SOFREP: M110SASS
The M110 SASS is a semi-automatic, magazine fed sniper rifle that fires the 7.62 round. It is manufactured by Knights Armament.
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