Course Description
Basic Machine Gun Course is a method for Marines to receive training in the fundamentals of machine gun employment and gunnery and is available to all units and MOSs. The end state is that Marines are certified and confident with medium and heavy machine guns thereby increasing the unit’s lethality and survivability in combat.
Your Marines will receive their certification and instruction from our 0331 cadre.
Course Curriculum follows Chapter 13, NAVMC 3500.44D (07 May 2020) and will certify students on 1000-Level Events for 0331 and prepare them for follow-on Advanced Machine Gun Course
Marines will be instructed on the M2A1 .50 Caliber Machine Gun, Mk. 19 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher, and the M240B Medium Machinegun.
Registration is open throughout Fiscal Year 24 and 1st Marine Division units may schedule any class that fits their TEEP. Please understand that seats are on a first come, first serve basis.
Division Schools will work with your unit to find seats. If your nominations enter into a back log, please contact the Training Chief or Operations Chief.
Important note regarding ammunition: Given the current FY-24 allocation, units that submit Marines for this course may have to provide an allocation of 7.62mm for the M240B for an amount proportional to the students they submit. If this is needed, this will be communicated during the nomination process. Please consult your S-3 on this matter and direct any questions regarding ammunition requirements to the Division Schools Operations Chief.
Target Population Description
Course Dates
| BMGC 1-24 (Completed) |
BMGC 2-24 (Completed) |
| BMGC 3-24 (Completed) |
BMGC 4-24 (Completed) |
| BMGC 5-24 (Completed) |
BMGC 6-24 (Completed) |
| BMGC 7-24 (Completed) |
BMGC 8-24 (Completed) |
BMGC 9-24 (Closed - Full Class)
Report: 5 August 2024
Graduate: 9 August 2024 |
BMGC 10-24 (Closed - Full Class)
Report: 16 September 2024
Graduate: 20 September 2024 |
Nomination Process
Units should submit their nominations via the "Submit a Nomination" tab facilitated by MS Forms.
Registration will close if a class reaches its maximum seat capacity ahead of the registration closed date. If this happens, the following class’s registration will open early. This will be communicated during the nomination process.
Class seat capacity is shown next to the class number. This is driven by factors such as staff guidance and physical space. These seat dates may change slightly throughout the year.
Units may request to have Marines added to the standby roster for classes that are full prior to the report date. Standby Marines must still meet the requirements outlined below. Marines that are not accepted as standbys will be offered preferential seating for the next following course.
Seat availabilities are shown as (Seats Taken/Maximum Seats)
Submit a Nomination
Submit nominations using the MS Forms link below:
Nomination process is currently closed as all remaining FY24 classes are full.
Coordinating Instructions
Reporting Instructions
- Marines will report to Building 33063T (33 Area Armory) at 0630 in “boots and utes.” Front and back SAPIs will be in the flak.
- Marines will ensure they have items prescribed by the Gear List.
- Contact the Lead Instructor for BMGC or the Training Chief for additional details.
Gear List
- Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform, MARPAT Woodland (1)
- Field Cover, MARPAT Woodland (1)
- Combat boots (1)
- ID Card
- Military-issue reading glasses (as required)
- Kevlar or unit issued ATE Helmet (Woodland MARPAT Cover, if issued)
- IIF issued Plate Carrier with front and back SAPI Plates.
- (1) Hydration System and (2) canteens w/covers (full)
- IFAK
- Tourniquet (2)
- Assault Pack
- Tactical gloves
- Ear protection
- Ballistic Eye Wear (day and night)
- Note taking gear
Contact Us
Training Chief
Staff Sergeant Arthur F. Renteria
Office Number: 760-725-8758
Lead Instructor, Basic Machine Gun Course
Sergeant Juna D. Martinez
Email:
T & R Standards
These are the specific T&R Events that every student must complete and will be certified on following completion of Basic Machine Gunner’s Course:
- 0331-EMPL-1001, React to Machinegun Fire Commands
- 0331-HMG-1001, Perform Operator Maintenance for a Heavy Machinegun
- 0331-M2-1001, Engage Targets with a M2A1 Heavy Machinegun
- 0331-MK19-1001, Perform Operator Maintenance on an MK-19 Heavy Machinegun
- 0331-MK19-1002, Engage Targets with a MK-19 Heavy Machinegun
- 0331-MMG-1001, Perform Operator Maintenance for a M240B Medium Machinegun
- 0331-MMG-1002, Engage Targets with a Medium Machinegun
- 0331-MMG-1003, Zero a Machinegun Day Optic (MDO)
- 0331-WPNS-1001, Zero a Limited Visibility Optic to a Machinegun
- 0331-WPNS-1002, Register a Range Card
Additional Information
BMGC is a very physical demanding course and machine gun employment requires substantial strength and endurance. Please ensure that your Marines are able to stand the rigors of the course. If a student is unable to perform, they may be dropped at the discretion of Division Schools staff.
Personally own ballistic protection equipment such as helmets, plate carriers, and SAPIs are not authorized. This matter is non-negotiable. Should a student refuse to wear their Marine Corps issued gear, they will be dropped from the course.
If your Marine needs to have their IFAK updated or restocked, ensure that they get this done through IIF prior to reporting to the course. They will not have the time otherwise. Marines found with empty or improperly stocked IFAKs will be dropped from the course.