How many rounds are fired in the U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Qualification — Table 1/2 (M16A4/M4)?

This course of fire totals 50 rounds across 4 stages, fired at 200 yd, 200 yd, 300 yd, 500 yd.

What score do you need to pass the U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Qualification — Table 1/2 (M16A4/M4)?

The minimum passing standard is 190/250 (76%) minimum. Higher hit percentages earn higher classifications: Expert (220-250 pts (88-100%)); Sharpshooter (210-219 pts (84-87%)); Marksman (190-209 pts (76-83%)); Unqualified (189 or fewer).

U.S. Marine Corps

Rifle Qualification — Table 1/2 (M16A4/M4)

Known-distance rifle qualification fired at 200, 300, and 500 yards, scored on a ring system worth up to 5 points per round.

Military 50 rounds 190/250 (76%) minimum

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Representative structure based on long-published USMC qualification tables. Scoring rings, exact round counts per stage, and passing scores are set by current Marine Corps orders — confirm with your unit before a record attempt.

Course of Fire

Distance	Rounds	Position	Time	Notes
200 yd	10	Standing, slow fire	Untimed / slow	Fundamentals check
200 yd	10	Sitting/kneeling, rapid	~60 sec	Transition from standing
300 yd	10	Prone, rapid	~70 sec	Includes magazine change
500 yd	20	Prone, slow fire	Untimed / slow	Longest range, precision

Scoring Tiers

Tier	Score Range
Expert	220-250 pts (88-100%)
Sharpshooter	210-219 pts (84-87%)
Marksman	190-209 pts (76-83%)
Unqualified	189 or fewer

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds are fired in the U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Qualification — Table 1/2 (M16A4/M4)?: This course of fire totals 50 rounds across 4 stages, fired at 200 yd, 200 yd, 300 yd, 500 yd.
What score do you need to pass the U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Qualification — Table 1/2 (M16A4/M4)?: The minimum passing standard is 190/250 (76%) minimum. Higher hit percentages earn higher classifications: Expert (220-250 pts (88-100%)); Sharpshooter (210-219 pts (84-87%)); Marksman (190-209 pts (76-83%)); Unqualified (189 or fewer).
Is this the official course of fire?: Representative structure based on long-published USMC qualification tables. Scoring rings, exact round counts per stage, and passing scores are set by current Marine Corps orders — confirm with your unit before a record attempt.

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