Testing/Limited Use
Marines with MARSOC, Force Reconnaissance, and MEU(SOC)s occasionally use specialized weapons that the rest of the fleet does not. In addition, some weapons are tested and evaluated in select units before acceptance and large-scale adoption. In a few cases, older weapons are brought out of retirement for limited use.
- Strider SMF - MARSOC only
- Kimber ICQB - MARSOC only
- MEU(SOC) .45 pistol - issued to MEU (SOC) forces
- Heckler & Koch MP5 - MARSOC and Force Reconnaissance only
- High Standard HDM (.22 LR) (USMC Force Recon, limited issue of 10 per company.)
- Multi-shot Accessory Underbarrel Launcher - in evaluation
- Mk 18 CQBR - subcompact variant of the M4 carbine which replaces burst fire with fully automatic capabilities - Force Recon
- FN SCAR - MARSOC only
- Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle - Marine SOCOM only
- M32 Multiple Grenade Launcher - in limited service
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