Mandate Minimum 3,120 Rounds of Annual Rifle Training for Every U.S. Marine
The Issue
The #morebulletspeez petition serves as a foundational tool in our advocacy effort to secure a minimum of 3,120 rounds of annual rifle marksmanship training for every United States Marine. By signing, you contribute to a collective demonstration of public support for this critical initiative, which aims to address a significant gap in current training protocols. Many Marines in support and non-infantry roles, such as communications specialists, receive only about 400 rounds per year, often going months without range time. This shortfall undermines the Marine Corps' core doctrine that every Marine is a rifleman, potentially compromising operational effectiveness, individual proficiency, and overall combat readiness. The petition highlights this issue and calls for the inclusion of a dedicated amendment in the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of War Appropriations Act, proposing $235 million in targeted funding to implement robust, flexible training standards.
If this situation remains unchanged, Marine readiness and combat capability will continue to suffer, potentially compromising mission success and endangering lives in high-stakes environments. Without a mandated minimum of 3,120 rounds per year, non-combat personnel risk skill degradation, reducing the Corps' overall versatility and resilience. Conversely, enacting this amendment would enhance individual confidence, unit cohesion, and national security, ensuring all Marines are prepared for any contingency.
Now is the critical time to act, as the FY2027 Department of War Appropriations Act is under development, presenting an opportunity to allocate $235 million in targeted funding to enforce this minimum. By signing this petition, you help push the bill through Congress, seeking broad support to influence subcommittee deliberations and secure its inclusion. Immediate collective action can drive this vital change—join us in advocating for our Marines' sustained readiness.
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The Issue
The #morebulletspeez petition serves as a foundational tool in our advocacy effort to secure a minimum of 3,120 rounds of annual rifle marksmanship training for every United States Marine. By signing, you contribute to a collective demonstration of public support for this critical initiative, which aims to address a significant gap in current training protocols. Many Marines in support and non-infantry roles, such as communications specialists, receive only about 400 rounds per year, often going months without range time. This shortfall undermines the Marine Corps' core doctrine that every Marine is a rifleman, potentially compromising operational effectiveness, individual proficiency, and overall combat readiness. The petition highlights this issue and calls for the inclusion of a dedicated amendment in the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of War Appropriations Act, proposing $235 million in targeted funding to implement robust, flexible training standards.
If this situation remains unchanged, Marine readiness and combat capability will continue to suffer, potentially compromising mission success and endangering lives in high-stakes environments. Without a mandated minimum of 3,120 rounds per year, non-combat personnel risk skill degradation, reducing the Corps' overall versatility and resilience. Conversely, enacting this amendment would enhance individual confidence, unit cohesion, and national security, ensuring all Marines are prepared for any contingency.
Now is the critical time to act, as the FY2027 Department of War Appropriations Act is under development, presenting an opportunity to allocate $235 million in targeted funding to enforce this minimum. By signing this petition, you help push the bill through Congress, seeking broad support to influence subcommittee deliberations and secure its inclusion. Immediate collective action can drive this vital change—join us in advocating for our Marines' sustained readiness.
For more information, visit us at https://morebulletspeez.com/
Follow us on X https://x.com/MoreBulletsPeez
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/morebulletspeez/
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Petition created on October 9, 2025