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The Mk 14 EBR is a variant of the M14 battle rifle chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. It is used by U.S. special operations and some Army units as a designated marksman rifle, and has a collapsible stock, a 18-inch barrel, and a flash hider.
Learn how NATO assigns two-letter and three-letter codes to countries, and how Macedonia changed its code from FY/FYR to MK and MKD after its name dispute with Greece. See the full list of NATO country codes and their ISO equivalents.
Learn about the history and criteria of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Qualification Badges, which are awarded to soldiers and civilians who meet specific weapon qualification standards. See the different types of badges, clasps, and grades for rifle, pistol, and air rifle.
The Expert Soldier Badge is a special skills badge of the U.S. Army for soldiers who are not infantry, special forces, or combat medics. To earn the badge, soldiers must perform in various warrior tasks, mission essential tasks, land navigation, and combat fitness tests.
Map of major U.S. military bases in Iraq and the number of soldiers stationed there (2007) The United States Department of Defense continues to have a large number of temporary military bases in Iraq, most a type of forward operating base (FOB).
The Driver and Mechanic Badge is a military special skill badge of the United States Army for operating and repairing motor vehicles. It is awarded to soldiers who meet specific qualification standards and is worn on the service uniform with metal bars indicating the type of vehicle.
The EIB is a special skills badge of the U.S. Army for infantry and special forces personnel who pass a battery of tests on basic infantry skills. To get the EIB, candidates must meet physical fitness, land navigation, weapon qualification, forced foot march, and lane or station testing requirements.
FIPS 10-4 is a standard for two-letter codes for countries and their subdivisions, used by the US government for geographical data processing. The list includes codes for independent countries, dependent territories, and areas of special sovereignty, as well as their short-form names.