Standard issue for officers and specialized units (e.g., SIG Sauer M17).
Compact weapons firing rifle-style cartridges for non-combat personnel (e.g., FN P90). 2. Rifles & Carbines Small Arms & Machine Guns
Common standards include 5.56×45mm (NATO) and 7.62×39mm (Soviet). Standard issue for officers and specialized units (e
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Select-fire weapons using intermediate cartridges (e.g., M4 Carbine, AK-74).
Man-portable, usually belt-fed, operated by one soldier (e.g., M249 SAW).
Versatile systems used on bipods or vehicle mounts (e.g., M240B, PKM).