Do Marines still qualify with iron sights?

Do Marines still qualify with iron sights?

Weapons and gear The Marine Corps will phase out the legacy iron sights, carrying handle and three-point sling for the M16 rifle. While the The iconic M16 iron sights and handles will still be authorized, the Marine Corps will gradually deplete its existing stocks through attrition.

What are the vision requirements for the Marines?

Vision requirements are also very stringent. Eyesight should be 20/20 or correctable to 20/20, no exceptions. Uncorrected visual acuity must be better than 20/200 in either eye.

Do Marines get optics?

The VCOG adopted by the USMC will be a 1x to 8X optic, outfitted with a first focal plane scope. Marines can alternate between various magnification settings. This opens up a Marines’ versatility and ultimately makes them more lethal.

What red dot do the Marines use?

The red dot sight that the United States military typically uses is the M668CCO Close Combat Optic. If using an M16 rifle or M4 Carbine weapon, this optic choice is the most convenient, best quality, and has the most efficient target speed.

Does the military still use iron sights?

Army recruits used only iron sights during basic training until 2015, when Army switched to the close combat optic, which allows soldiers to to aim with the benefit of a built-in red dot centered on a target when they look through the scope, officials told Task & Purpose.

What does Hsst mean USMC?

HQMC SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT SELECTION TEAM
FY22 HQMC SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT SELECTION TEAM (HSST) PROCESS > United States Marine Corps Flagship > Messages Display.

What ACOG do Marines use?

Trijicon TA31RCO ACOG
The United States Army, Air Force and Marine Corps field the Trijicon TA31RCO ACOG, a 4× magnification model with a 32mm objective lens (4×32), with specially designed ballistic compensating reticles that are fiber optic & tritium illuminated, for the M4 carbine and M16A4 rifle.