Cadet Candidate Weapons Training

Published on July 26, 2022

Cadet Candidates are conducting crew served weapons training to become familiar with the operation and maintenance of the M249, M240B, M320, M17, and FGM-148 (Javelin). Pictured, they focus on the M320 grenade launcher and learn the fundamentals of warfighting and basic standards to gain experience with these common infantry platoon weapon systems.

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