Williams’ floating chamber rifle, based on the Remington Model 8, in .35 Remington. This is regarded as the predecessor to his tappet operated firearms. Image source: uscarbines.com.
Rangers lead the way, defending Americans before the creation of the USA. The rifle is the weapon of the US army from the Brown bess to the Jorgensen, 1903 m1 m14 m16 m4. The rifleman like the UK armies of its foundation the core of the army.
If the Rifleman is the core of the army the Sergeants and Corporals are the heart. US soldiers fight by their own proclivity to battle. More than any other soldier US men are independent of action. Rangers lead the way the tip of the spear. Enlisted