Remember also that as you rise in rank, your restrictions become less and less. As a SSgt. I can use any weapon. I am smart enough to let the experts use the weapons they are best with though. Also know that if you take one of the MOS courses, you can use that weapon freely, even if you do not have the rank for it. We want our people experienced with all the weapons. get involved in the operations of the unit. take a staff position or 2, and stick it out. You will not be sorry and we will gain an experienced Marine. You have not experienced the rush yet of defeating another unit in a realism. take the advice from 1st Sgt. Candy. Try it for a while.