Which of the following BEST describes the primary role of the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) within a Marine Corps fire team?
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A
To provide a high volume of suppressive fire similar to the M249 SAW.
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B
To serve as a precision marksman rifle for engaging targets at extreme ranges.
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C
To provide accurate, suppressive fire while maintaining maneuverability with the fire team.
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D
To function as the primary breaching weapon for close-quarters combat.