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67 Cards in this Set
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Sitting (Position Refinement) |
-45° offset to target -start with 5 point check -Authorized Grips: "C" or "Pinch" grip -switch crossed legs for elevation -sit on feet & roll off for more elevation -Arms may rest above ankles |
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Kneeling (Position Refinementl |
-Low, Med, or High -No variation is more stable than the other -Forward foot flat on the deck -Spread Base -"C" Grip -Tighten sling from sitting to kneeling -Relax rear elbow -Tricep on knee |
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Standing (Position Refinement) |
-Build from the "Base" up -"C", Pinch, "L", "V", or side of the magazine grip. -NO REVERSE "C" GRIP -Feet shoulder width apart -Magazine on other side of arm -Stand to check NPA -Point toes inboard for more stability -When NBA is achieved, sit down & keep feet in place. Go condition 1 while sitting -Don't flare hips -No artificial support authorized
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Proper trigger control technique (2 types) |
-Interrupted -Uninterrupted |
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What is the role of the marksmanship coach? |
The coach works as part of a team to refine marine's marksmanship skills. |
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5 Factors that can cause a hold to change (F.U.A.B.S) |
-Firing Position -Use of support -Sling Adjustment -Ability to achieve support -Breath Control |
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What is the proper eye relief when firing with the RCO? |
1.5 inches |
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(Trending) When an individual shoots vertical shots impacting higher or lower than the rest of the group. |
Improper breath control and/or scope picture |
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(Trending) When an individual shoots horizontal shots |
Improper trigger control and/or stability |
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Definition of Obturation |
When the firing pin strikes the primer which ignites the powder and causes the casing to expand against the chamber walls to create a gas tight/air tight seal causing the round to travel down the path of least resistance |
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Define Malfunction |
The failure of the rifle to fire satisfactorily or perform as designed |
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5 Elements of fault checking (PIVID) |
-Position of coach -Verbal corrections -Initial assessment -Detailed analysis -Identify Trends (group & individual) |
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Factors causing a zero to need to be reconfirmed (CUMTAG) |
-Climate -Uniform -Maintenance -Temperature -Ammo -Ground Elevation |
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6 Factors affecting the accuracy of shot placement |
-5 point check -Stability of hold -Sling tension -Scope picture -Scope alignment -Trigger control |
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Definition of a zero |
The elevation and windage setting required to place a single shot or center of a shot group at 100 m/yards from a specific position under ideal weather conditions in a pre-designated location on the target. |
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2 purposes of using a sling while firing |
-Maximum stability -Recoil management |
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5 Elements of zeroing |
-Range -Line of sight -Centerline of bore -Trajectory -Point of aim |
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What must the shooter maintain in order to overcome bad weather? |
Positive Mental Attitude |
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Common shooter induced stoppages |
-Fails to make ready -Fails to take weapon off safe -Engages safety while firing -Engages magazine release while firing -Engages slide stop while firing -Fails to reset trigger -Fails to offer enough resistance to recoil |
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2 Factors that affect trigger control |
-Trigger finger placement |
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2 Types of transfers
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-Show clear transfer -Condition unknown transfer |
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4 carries that can be used without a sling
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-Alert -Ready -Controlled -Tactical |
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What are the 3 elements of a good shooting position while using the sling? |
-Bone Support -Muscular Relaxation -Natural point of aim |
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2 Methods to determine wind velocity |
-Flag Method |
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3 Values used to classify wind |
-Half Value- -Full Value |
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What are the 3 fundamentals that provide the foundation for all marksmanship principles? |
-Breathing -Trigger Control |
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Definition of Natural Point of Aim |
The point at which the sights settle when BONE SUPPORT and MUSCULAR RELAXATION are achieved. |
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Definition of follow through
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The continued application of the fundamentals until the round has exited the rifle barrel. |
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What is the shooter responsible for when given the command to "Make a condition 1 weapon"?
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Chamber Check
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3 common errors in applying trigger control that are caused by anticipation |
-Flinching -Bucking -Jerking |
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4 Methods to identify shooter's weaknesses |
-Groups and scores -CMC observation -CMT Observation |
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3 Factors in the initial assessment of the shooter's position |
-Body Position -Alignment to target |
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Definition of scope picture |
The placement of the reticle in relation to the target while maintaining correct scope alignment. |
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Definition of scope alignment |
The relationship between the aiming eye, reticle, and rear ocular lens, so no scope shadow is present. |
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Definition of deflection |
The effect the wind has on the round as it travels down range. |
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Cycle of Operations |
2.Unlocking 3.Extracting 4.Ejecting 5.Cocking 6.Feeding 7.Chambering 8.Locking |
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-Forward hand/forward elbow -Buttstock high in the pocket of the shoulder -Rear elbow -Stockweld & eye relief -High Firm pistol grip |
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Definition of a stoppage
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An un-intentional interruption of the cycle of operations |
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Purpose of proper grip |
-allows trigger control to be applied -allows management of recoil after firing |
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3 Safety features (pistol) |
-Half cock notch -Firing pin block -De-Cocking/Safety lever |
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-Aiming -Trigger Control |
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2 Types of reloads
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-Speed |
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2 Types of actions while firing the m9 Pistol |
-Single |
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2 Pistol Transports |
-Administrative Transport |
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2 Types of trigger control |
-Uninterrupted |
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Only holster authorized in CPP |
Assault Thigh Holster |
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Only position authorized in the CPPt |
Isosceles Standing |
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Purpose of switching from ELP to CPP |
A more combat oriented pistol program |
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What do you do when given the command to "Holster"? |
2.Magazine Check 3.Holster |
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4 Main groups of the M9 Service Pistol |
-Barrel Assembly -Recoil spring/Guide assembly -Receiver |
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Definition of trigger control |
The manipulation of the trigger that causes the rifle to fire, while maintaining scope alignment |
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Characteristics of the M9 Pistol |
-Semi Automatic -Magazine Fed -Recoil operated -Double action pistol -Chambered for 9mm ball NATO M882 Round |
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What do you do when completing every single drill? (pistol) |
-Assume the ready -Search and Assess -Weapon on safe |
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(Corrective Action) Visible Obstruction (pistol)
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2. Rotate pistol so mag is outboard & hold slide to the rear 3.Free the brass/round 4. Release the slide to chamber next round 5. Sight in & attempt to fire |
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(Corrective Action) Slide is Forward (pistol)
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2.Tap 3.Rack 4.Bang (attempt to fire) |
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(Corrective Action) Bolt is forward ejection port cover is closed |
2.Seek Cover 3.Tap 4.Rack 5.Bang(Attempt to fire) |
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(Corrective Action)Brass obstructing the chamber |
2.Seek cover 3.Lock the bolt to the rear 4.Attempt to remove the magazine 5.Reload 6.Attempt to fire |
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(Corrective Action)Bolt locked to the rear |
2.Seek Cover 3.Reload 4.Attempt to fire |
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(Corrective Action)Brass over bolt |
2.Seek Cover 3. Place weapon on safe 4.Remove magazine 5.Holt bolt face to the rear using a sturdy object while pushing the charging handle forward to remove obstructing round/brass 6.Check chamber 7.Reload 8.Attempt to fire |
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(Corrective Action)Audible Pop |
For training; Call range personnel |
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(Corrective Action)Audible pop or reduced recoil (Pistol)
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2.Insert something in to the bore to clear obstruction 3.Observe barrel for cracks or bulges 4.Reload 5.Attempt to fire |
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Pistol Weapons Conditions |
2. Does not apply 3.Magazine inserted, chamber empty, slide forward 4.Magazine removed, chamber empty, slide forward, de-cocking/safety lever on |
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4 Weapons Safety Rules |
2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot 3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire 4. Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to fire |
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Rifle weapons conditions |
2. Does not apply 3. Magazine inserted, no round in chamber, bolt forward, weapon on safe, ejection port cover closed 4. Magazine removed, no round in chamber, bolt forward, weapon on safe, ejection port cover closed |
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Purpose of stability |
-Minimize movement of the weapons sights -Minimize the effects of recoil |
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Double action amount of pressure |
9-16 pounds of pressure |
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Single action pressure |
4-6 pounds of pressure |
