Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, load their magazines as they prepare for another round of firing drills with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. The Marines are training with the weapon meant to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon in the unit’s upcoming deployment. - Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, load their magazines as they prepare for another round of firing drills with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. The Marines are training with the weapon meant to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon in the unit’s upcoming deployment.