Service rifle
Firearm Type Calibre Service
Fusil Gras mle 1874 Bolt action 11×59mmR 1874-1905s
Mauser Model 1895 Bolt action , Contract : Germany 7×57mm Mauser 1895-1930s
Mauser Model 1912 Bolt action , Contract : Steyr , Austria 7×57mm Mauser 1912-1950s
FN FAL Selective fire 7.62×51mm NATO 1960 -1968
SIG SG 510-4 Selective fire 7.62×51mm NATO 1960s-2003
Heckler & Koch G3 Selective fire 7.62×51mm NATO 1970s-2010
SIG SG 542-1 Selective fire 7.62×51mm NATO 1980s-2014
SIG SG 540 Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 2000s-2014
SIG SG 543 Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 2000s-2014
M4 carbine Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 2008s-present
Galil ACE Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 2014s-present
SG 540-1M Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 2016s-present
Service rifles by nation -- Chile
A service rifle or service weapon (also known as a standard-issue rifle) is a weapon which an armed force issues as standard to its service members. In modern forces, this is typically a versatile and rugged battle rifle, assault rifle, or carbine suitable for use in nearly all environments. Most armies also have service pistols or side arms. Although certain weapons issued to special forces units are rarely considered service weapons in the truest sense, certain specialist rifles and submachine guns are categorized as such if issued as per standing operating procedures upon entering special environments or scenarios. These may include urban warfare (FIBUA/MOUT) and jungle warfare environments. Most armies also have service pistols/side arms.