The Average Joe
Average Line Rifleman Loadout
The following profile represents the standard equipment carried by an average Mobile Infantry rifleman. This does not include specialist weapons, squad-level ammunition, crew-served weapon loads, or vehicle-carried reserve supplies.
Line Rifleman Equipment Profile
| Category | Item | Qty | Est. Unit Weight | Est. Total Weight | Unit Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | R-20 Service Rifle | 1 | 9 lb | 9 lb | $45 | $45 |
| Magazines | R-20 magazines | 10 | 0.5 lb | 5 lb | $2 | $20 |
| Ammunition | 6.25×48mm rifle ammunition, 200 rounds | 1 basic load | 0.037 lb per round | 7.4 lb | $10 | $10 |
| Explosives | G-25 Fragmentation Grenade | 3 | 1 lb | 3 lb | $4 | $12 |
| Combat Gear | Steel helmet | 1 | 3 lb | 3 lb | $8 | $8 |
| Combat Gear | Web gear | 1 | 4 lb | 4 lb | $6 | $6 |
| Combat Gear | Entrenching tool | 1 | 2.5 lb | 2.5 lb | $5 | $5 |
| Combat Gear | Knife / bayonet | 1 | 1 lb | 1 lb | $4 | $4 |
| Sustainment | Canteens, 2-quart | 2 | 4.5 lb filled | 9 lb | $3 | $6 |
| Medical | Bandages | 2 | 0.25 lb | 0.5 lb | $1 | $2 |
| Field Pack | Rucksack + contents | 1 | 20 lb | 20 lb | $20 | $20 |
| Clothing | Heavy leather boots | 1 pair | 4 lb | 4 lb | $10 | $10 |
| Estimated Total | 68.4 lb | $148 | ||||
Profile Notes
- General Rank: E-1 to E-3
- Estimated Combat Load: approximately 65–70 lb
- Configured For: rapid deployment, immediate entrenchment, and short-term defensive operations
- Sustainment Duration: limited independent operation before drawing from squad, platoon, or company supply
- Specialist Equipment: GL-34 grenades, LMG drums, radio gear, medical bags, and crew-served ammunition are accounted for separately at squad or team level
Ammunition and Magazine Weight Notes
For planning purposes, the standard 6.25×48mm rifle cartridge is estimated at approximately 17 grams per round, or about 0.037 lb per round.
| Item | Planning Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6.25×48mm cartridge | 0.037 lb each | Approximately 17 grams per round |
| 100 rounds of 6.25×48mm ammunition | 3.7 lb | Used for cost and bulk ammunition planning |
| 200-round rifleman basic load | 7.4 lb | Standard average rifleman combat load |
| Empty R-20 magazine | 0.5 lb | Estimated steel magazine weight |
| Loaded 20-round R-20 magazine | 1.24 lb | 0.5 lb magazine + 0.74 lb ammunition |
| 10 loaded R-20 magazines | 12.4 lb | Includes magazines and 200 rounds of ammunition |