Marksmanship

This manual provides guidance on the operation and marksmanship of the pistol, M9, 9–mm; pistol, M1911A1, caliber .45; and the revolver, caliber .38. It reflects current Army standards in weapons qualifications. It can help an instructor to develop training programs, plans, and lessons that meet the objectives of the United States Army Marksmanship Program for developing combat effective marksmen. The soldier develops confidence, knowledge, and skills by following the guidelines in this manual.

100 pages of highly detailed, accurate and relevant information on combat training with pistols and revolvers

Full combat training instructions specifically for the M9 & M11 pistols. 71 pages of training exercises, technique, maintenance, operation and function, basic and advanced combat marksmanship, and coaching and training aids.

From the Table of Contents:

CHAPTER 1. COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONING

Section I. Description and ComponentsDescriptionComponentsAmmunition

Section II. MaintenanceClearing ProceduresGeneral DissembleInspectionClearing, Lubrication, and Preventive MaintenanceGeneral AssemblyFunction Check

Section III. Operation and FunctionOperationLoadingUnloading and ClearingCycle of Operation

Section IV. Performance ProblemsMalfunctionsImmediate ActionRemedial Action

CHAPTER 2. PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING

Section I. Basic Pistol MarksmanshipGripAimingBreath ControlTrigger SqueezeTarget EngagementPositions

Section II. Combat MarksmanshipTechniques of FiringTarget EngagementTraversingCombat Reloading TechniquesPoor Visibility FiringNuclear, Biological, Chemical Firing

Section III. Coaching and Training AidsCoachingBall–and–Dummy MethodCalling the ShotSlow–Fire ExerciseAir–Operated Pistol, … Continue Reading

Introduction to marksmanship, combat mindset, field maintenance, weapons handling and reloading procedures, firing positions, cover and concealment, etc.

Fleet Marine Force Manual, Field Firing for the M16A2 Rifle, sets forth the procedures and techniques to be employed in the conduct of field firing for individual marksmanship training. Field Firing for the M16A2 Rifl explains the fundamental techniques and procedures for Phase III Marksmanship Training (Field Firing). This manual’s discussion of marksmanship skills assumes a strong foundation of individual proficiency in basic marksmanship. This manual is intended to be used by Marine Corps organizations and marksmanship training sites for the training of … Continue Reading

An operation and function manual for the M16, including rifle marksmanship training, combat fire techniques, night firing, target detection and exercises, rifle safety briefing, precision firing information, and live fire exercises.

This manual provides guidance for planning and executing training on the 5.56–mm M16Al and M16A2 rifles to include the conduct of basic rifle marksmanship and advanced rifle marksmanship. It is a guide for commanders, leaders, and instructors to develop training programs, plans, and lessons that meet the objectives/intent of the United States Army rifle marksmanship program.

This manual is organized to lead the trainer through the material needed to conduct training in IET … Continue Reading

This is the Marine Corps Reference Publication for Pistol Marksmanship, and is the Marine Corps’ source document for pistol marksmanship and provides the doctrinal basis for Marine Corps pistol marksmanship training.

 This publication provides all Marines armed with a pistol with the tactics, techniques, and procedures for range and field firing the M9, 9–mm service pistol.

Marines must have the versatility, flexibility, and skills to deal with any situation at any level of intensity across the entire range of military operations. Whenever the situation warrants the application of deadly force, a Marine must be able to deliver well–aimed shots to eliminate … Continue Reading

This manual provides guidance for planning and executing training on the 5.56–mmM16–series rifle (M16A1/A2/A3/A4) and M4 carbine. It is a guide for commanders,leaders, and instructors to develop training programs, plans, and lessons that meet theobjectives or intent of the United States Army rifle marksmanship program.

This manual is organized to lead the trainer through the material needed to conducttraining during initial entry training and unit sustainment training. Preliminarysubjects include discussion on the weapons’ capabilities, mechanical training, and thefundamentals and principles of rifle marksmanship. Live–fire applications are scheduledafter the soldier has demonstrated preliminary skills.

CONTENTS

PREFACECHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION AND TRAINING STRATEGYSection I. Training … Continue Reading

This publication contains the small arms training programfor the C7 and C7A1 Service Rifle, C8 Carbine, M203A1 40mmGrenade Launcher, C9 and C9A1 Light Machine–gun, 9 mm ServicePistol and the Personal Defence Weapon (TBI). It also includesrange practices for Sniper Rifles, C13 Grenade, C6 GPMG, RocketHigh Explosive, 66 mm NM72E5, 84 mm Recoilless Carl GustavM2–M3, Eryx Anti–tank Missile and the 60 mm Mortar M19 Cdn.The additional range practices for other individual weapons are adirect reflection of the Levels of Occupational Competency foundwithin the Individual Battle Task Standards(IBTS).

It is appreciated that range and simulation facilities varyacross Canada; consequently, the programme described herein … Continue Reading

M14 & M14A1 marksmanship manual.  Rifle marksmanship fundamentals: basic, advanced, and automatic.

237 pages of highly detailed information on rifle marksmanship for the M14 and M14A1 rifles.

The Marine Corps Reference Publication for Rifle Marksmanship provides techniques and procedures for Marine Corps rifle marksmanship.

Every Marine is first and foremost a rifleman. This manual reflects this ethos and the Marine Corps’ warfighting philosophy. This publication discusses the individual skills required for effective rifle marksmanship and standardizes the techniques and procedures used throughout the Marine Corps. It constitutes the doctrinal basis for all entry–level and sustainment–level rifle marksmanship training.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Introduction to Rifle Marksmanship1001 Role of the Marine Rifleman 1002 Conditions Affecting Marksmanship in Combat1003 Combat Mindset

Chapter 2. … Continue Reading