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In the spirit of Marines training as

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they fight . The Marine Corps is

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allowing the use of new weapons and

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optics during individual marines annual

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marksmanship qualifications , officials

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say The decision to allow the

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additional items was prompted by the

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commandant's decision last year to

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field the M 27 Infantry automatic rifle .

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The I . R . S free floating barrel

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makes it more accurate than the current

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M 2 49 squad automatic weapon and will

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be issued as its replacement marines

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not issued . The sol will continue

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firing with their M . 16 A fours and M

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Force . With improved combat optics

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approved pistols include the M nine M

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nine A one and M 45 . As always , you

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can log onto Marine Stop Medal for more

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information and check out MAr Admin 1

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24 12 from Washington . I'm Sergeant

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Todd Hunter , mm