Authorized Individual Weapons, Optics, Modular Attachments and Modifications for Annual Rifle and Pistol Training for FY 2016

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 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.
2.  This MARADMIN supersedes and cancels ref (d).
3.  Only T/O assigned rifles with designated optics, pistols and associated equipment that are current Marine Corps programs of record are authorized for use during ART and APT.  The intent is to ensure Marines train with the weapon system with which they will fight.  It is the responsibility of unit commanders to ensure Marines conduct marksmanship training with all required attachments.  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. 
4.  The following pistols are authorized for APT:
Item, Nomenclature/TAMCN
Pistol, M9/E1250
Pistol, M9A1/E1245
Pistol, Close Quarter Battle, .45 Cal M45A1/E1251
Pistol, Glock-19, MARSOC, with associated holster/equipment/ Q0009
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/rh shooter)(see note 1)/8465015985722/M9, 
M9A1
USMC holster kit (12140a/lh shooter)(see note 1)/8465015986377/M9, 
M9A1
Pistol holster w/light (rh shooter)/1095-01-629-9971/M9A1
Pistol holster w/light (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-0075/M9A1
Pistol holster (rh shooter)/1095-01-630-0963/M45A1
Pistol holster (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-1153/M45A1
Pistol holster w/light (rh shooter)/1095-01-629-9630/M45A1
Pistol holster w/light (lh shooter)/1095-01-629-9605/M45A1
Pistol holster (rh shooter)/1095-01-630-0945/G19
Pistol holster (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-2220/G19
Pistol holster w/light (rh shooter)/1095-01-630-0936/G19
Pistol holster w/light (lh shooter)/1095-01-630-0942/G19
6.  The following rifles are authorized for ART:
Item, Nomenclature/TAMCN
Rifle, 5.56MM M16A4 W/RCO/E1442
Rifle, 5.56MM M16A4 W/RCO and adjustable buttstock/E1442
Carbine, 5.56MM M4 W/RCO/E0195
Carbine, 5.56MM M4A1 Close Quarters Battle Weapon (CQBW) W/RCO/ 
E0190
Rifle, 5.56MM M27 IAR W/SDO/E0100
7.  The following optics are authorized for ART:
Item, Nomenclature/TAMCN
AN/PVQ-31A RCO, Rifle, Combat Optic (A4)/E1710
AN/PVQ-31B RCO, Rifle, Combat Optic (M4)/E0017
M7 RCO, Rifle, Combat Optic (A4/M4, horseshoe dot reticle pattern)/ 
NSN 1240-01-645-3117
Specter DR, El Can Optic (CQBW)/SFE16
SU-258/PVQ SDO, Squad Day Optic (M27)/E0082
AN/PEQ-15 ATPIAL/E1798
AN/PEQ-16B MIPIM/E0058
AN/PSQ-18A (M203)/E1779
8.  The following weapon attachment is authorized:
Item, Nomenclature/TAMCN
M203A2 Grenade launcher/E0892
9.  The following U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) approved upper receiver groups (URG) are authorized for ART:
Item, Nomenclature/NSN, Part Number/TAMCN
URG 10.3" barrel/109001D120980/SFE09
URG 10.25" barrel/109001D120982/SFE09
URG 14.5" barrel/109001D120984/SFE09
10.  The following modular attachments are authorized for ART:
Item, Nomenclature/NSN, Part Number/Weapon System
Magazine, cartridge (tan follower)(see note 1)/1005015617200/M16A4, 
M4, M4A1, M27
Magazine, cartridge (green follower)(see note 1)/
1005009215004/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27  
Sling, small arms (Vickers)(see note 2)/VCAS-125-AA-CB/3X9S8/M16A4, 
M4, M4A1, M27
Sling, 3-point combat/8465015248847/M16A4, M4, M4A1  
BUIS, Knights Armament 200-600M/1005014996868/M16A4, M4, M4A1
BUIS, Knights Armament 200-600M (see note 3)/1005015815324/M16A4, 
M4, M4A1
BUIS, Knights Armament 300M/1005014496306/M4, M4A1
BUIS, Matech 600M/1005014848000/M16A4, M4, M4A1
Sight, front flip low/1005014731410/M27
Grip, rifle/1005014536655/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27
Grip pod, rifle/1005015411772/M16A4, M4, M4A1
SOPMOD buttstock assembly/1005015449825/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27
Grip, grenade launcher/1010015790712/M203
BIPOD IWNS-911/3A703, M27
Flashlight(see note 4)/6230015523289/M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27
Suppressor/1005014370324/M4A1 (CQBW) ONLY
Note 1: these are the only tested, approved, and authorized magazines for use in the weapons indicated for both training and combat.
Note 2: this sling is the primary model for use. The 3-point combat sling is authorized but will be removed from sl3 and replaced by attrition.
Note 3: this BUIS is intended as primary model for use. Other units are authorized but will be removed from sl3 and replaced by attrition.
Note 4: the visible light illuminator (VLI) (AN/PVS 29) is the program of record white light for the M16A4 and M4 rifles.  Similar weapons mounted flashlights are also authorized.
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) kit is intended for use among shorter Marines and for Marines to gain optimal length of pull/eye relief when equipped with body armor/PPE. Units are encouraged to purchase and install kits as needed but must retain fixed buttstocks on hand for WIR.
12.  In keeping with the "train as you fight" methodology, it is imperative that Marines know how to properly and effectively arrange and mount the modular attachments.  Improper mounting can lead to loss of the equipment and improper arrangement can lead to a device interfering with another proper PCC/PCI during training will ensure this does not become a combat liability.
13. The recently procured Glock 19 listed in paragraph 4 is authorized (MARSOC units). The new pistol has a "Q" TAM (Q0009) as it is a SOCOM asset. Command approved concealed holsters are authorized for this item.
14.  Grip pod, rifle NSN: 1005015411772 for the service rifle/carbine and 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 and bipod will not be used for support during Table 1.
15.  Weapons Training Battalion Quantico, MPMS will release this message annually in order to update the authorized weapons, optics and modular attachments required for annual rifle and pistol training.
16.  The POC is CWO5, V. S. Pope (703)784-5520, or email vincent.s.pope(at)usmc.mil.
17.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration.