War on the Rocks The Transformation of Marine Marksmanship
Oct 29, 2024
Guest
Capt. Phil Williams
Guest
Gunner Josh Grayek
Guest
Maj. Steve Stephenson
Guest
Gunnery Sgt. Jude Stewart
Join Capt. Phil Williams, a CH-53 pilot, Gunner Josh Grayek, and Maj. Steve Stephenson, a logistics officer and CEO, along with Gunnery Sgt. Jude Stewart, as they dive into modernizing Marine marksmanship. They discuss innovative training initiatives that enhance individual combat skills while balancing technology and tradition. The conversation highlights the SPEAR model for quantifying lethality and the vital role of marksmanship in evolving warfare. Their insights shed light on making Marines more lethal and capable than ever before.
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Importance of Small Arms Lethality
- Small arms lethality remains strategically crucial even in modern warfare.
- Individual marksmanship is becoming more important as technology proliferates and units must operate smaller to avoid being targeted.
Impact of CCLTF
- The Close Combat Lethality Task Force (CCLTF) in 2018 shifted focus to individual rifleman lethality.
- This initiative aimed to modernize training and equipment for individual Marines, recognizing their crucial role in combat.
Introduction of RCO
- Josh Grayek recounts being in Fallujah and receiving one RCO (Rifle Combat Optic) for the entire platoon.
- This highlights the evolution of marksmanship tools and training over time.