The battalion was often issued specialized or experimental gear that differed from standard infantry:
Much of their initial preparation took place at Camp Pendleton and later in the rugged terrain of Guadalcanal . Training emphasized rubber boat maneuvers, long-distance forced marches with heavy packs, and jungle survival. 1920x1080 4th Marine Raider Battalion, Training...
Raiders were trained in silent killing, demolition, and the use of both American and captured enemy weaponry. The battalion was often issued specialized or experimental