U.S. Marines · Infantry

0311 Rifleman

Marine Corps Rifleman (0311) is the foundational infantry MOS. Riflemen serve as the basic maneuver element of the Marine rifle squad and the backbone of every infantry battalion.

last verified 2026-06-02

0311 (Rifleman) is in the Marines and requires a minimum AFQT of 32 and GT of at least 80. Last verified 2026-06-02 against marines.com (Infantry roles).

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Plain requirement

What you need.

  • Min AFQT32
  • Training~14 weeks
  • GT line score≥ 80

Source: marines.com (Infantry roles) · last verified 2026-06-02.

Role brief

About 0311 — Rifleman.

Marine Corps Rifleman (0311) is the foundational infantry MOS. Riflemen serve as the basic maneuver element of the Marine rifle squad and the backbone of every infantry battalion.

Starting pay · 2026

What this job pays as a junior enlisted member.

Base pay is set by pay grade, not by job — every Marines enlistee at the same grade earns the same monthly base pay. These are the 2026 active-duty rates (3.8% raise, effective 2026-01-01).

GradeRankMonthly base payService
E-1Private (Pvt)$2,407after 4 months of service
E-2Private First Class (PFC)$2,698under 2 years
E-3Lance Corporal (LCpl)$2,837under 2 years
E-4Corporal (Cpl)$3,142under 2 years
  • Plus food allowance (BAS)$460/moFlat enlisted rate, tax-free, paid on top of base pay.
  • Plus housing allowance (BAH)Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is paid on top of base pay and is tax-free, but it varies by duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents — there is no single nationwide figure. Use the official DoD BAH calculator for your assignment location.DoD BAH rate lookup →

Source: DFAS 2026 active-duty basic pay tables (3.8% raise, effective Jan 1 2026) · last verified 2026-05-23 · date retrieved 2026-05-23.

Eligibility notes

What 0311 candidates should check.

What are the MOS requirements for 0311 Rifleman?

The Marines Rifleman MOS (0311) requires a minimum AFQT of 32 and GT of at least 80, with initial training of about 14 weeks. Those are the ASVAB-based entry requirements; a recruiter confirms the full enlistment picture (medical, background, and current openings). Source: marines.com (Infantry roles), last verified 2026-06-02.

How long is 0311 Rifleman training?

0311 initial training runs about 14 weeks. Source: marines.com (Infantry roles), last verified 2026-06-02.

Source: marines.com (Infantry roles) · last verified 2026-06-02 · date retrieved 2026-06-02.

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