Should the saying "every Marine a rifleman" be changed?

My MOS was 2531, Field Radio Operator. Commonly referred to as a battery powered grunt, who deployed with the infantry. I was also awarded expert 6 times (with only iron sights) in 8 years. If that doesn't warrant being called a rifleman nothing does.

I have seen admin guys clear bunkers, logistics guys shoot stuff up, so no.

I will disagree with you since I had to pull IA duty during Iraq war. I served next to 0311 and I am an air winger. I did not just do crap details either. I supported 1MarDiv with supply protection and protected EOD when infantry found them. So I had to know basics of tactics, oh and yes an 0311 was assigned to us and he taught us and trained us. So if you have every Marine a chance they will be a riflemen.

Of course it doesn’t, any more than someone saying “every soldier is an infantryman”...

I think your full of shit.

The Army does not send every soldier to Infantry school the Marine Corps does. You are arguing apples and oranges here. I am a long time Army soldier who has deployed multiple times and I also am in the National Guard. Having dealt with both active Marine and Army units I can tell you the differences and what sets the Marines apart. First they give respect and don’t treat anyone with contempt but the Army does we in the Guard are called the “ Nasty Guard” or all kinds of other derogatory terms by active components. The Marines know their history and heritage the Army barely even knows minimal history and traditions. The Army has changed a lot in my 30 plus years used to be you were a soldier first then your job. Basic infantry soldier skills were expected to be known. I am of the opinion that all soldiers should complete infantry school as do the Marines. Soldiers should know and be taught Army history and for Gods sakes stop coming up with retarded one liners for recruitment. Focus on being warriors and you will get the recruits. The Marines are riflemen we should follow the example not malign it!

This is a fundamental difference between the USMC and all other branches. I am a retired Army officer, started out as PV1, 11B eventually commissioned as an Engineer officer. I have worked with many Marines over my career. Marines are different from other branches.

Every Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Coastie may qualify with an M4 (or whatever was the standard for your era, .38 special for USAF), but you dont train on Infantry tactics or fieldcraft. Only Marines spend time at an actual Infantry School for non-infantry specialties.

Every Marine IS a rifleman, understand your traditions and what they truly mean.

Semper Fi brothers & sisters

As an artilleryman I served three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Half the time we were not doing an arty mission but provisional rifle platoon and task force MP mission. There are thousands of Marines that aren’t 0311s that have more trigger time with their rifle in combat than most 0311s nowadays.
Yes, every Marine is a rifleman.

Regarding my previous comment: non- Native is supposed to be non-Marine.

Clearly, you have not looked into the depth, and breadth, of 1) what it takes to be a United States Marine and 2) what the Marine Corps looks like to the rest of the non-Native universe.
It will take just one visit to a range where another branch of service is conducting a rifle qualification for you to fully appreciate the phrase "Every Marine is a Rifleman." As Marines, we are proficient with our individual weapons because we take the time, and we place the emphasis, on every single Marine being able to destroy the enemy in the most practical and cost-efficient manner. Period.
When you observe the other branch of service, while they are on the range, you will quickly begin to realize that they simply cannot shoot. Therefore, your level of tactical confidence for them falls very quickly. In that branch, there is more of an emphasis on them and their "jobs" versus them as a unified, lethal, and efficient organization.
I was an 0311 and then I went on to be an 0311/8654 and finally an 0321. While every Marine is a Rifleman, and every Marine can efficiently and skillfully operate their assigned rifle and pistol, which clearly demonstrates how serious the Corps is about fighting and winning, not every Marine is an infantryman. Rifleman yes. Infantryman no.
As you progress and gain greater knowledge, skill, and responsibilities, you will deepen both your pride, and your confidence in your brother and sister Marines no matter where you go. As Marines, we may not be good in everything, but what we are good in, we are straight-up experts. A single Marine, armed with his or her rifle, or even bare-handed, will completely destroy his or her enemy counterpart, when provided the opportunity to do so. That, my young infantryman brother, is the capability of any individual Marine at anytime.
Now take yourself, and your rifle squad, platoon, and company and see where you stand comparatively with the rest of the Corps: yeah, you and the 03 community are the very pointy, sharp, and deadly tip of a lethal spear.
Carry on.