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E-book: Rifle Marksmanship: A Guide to M16- and M4-Series Weapons

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  • Format: 416 pages
  • Pub. Date: 16-Jan-2018
  • Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
  • Language: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781510728462
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  • Format: 416 pages
  • Pub. Date: 16-Jan-2018
  • Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
  • Language: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781510728462
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Rifle Marksmanship is the newly revised, official guide to planning and executing training on the M16-series rifles (M16A1, M16A2, M16A3, and M16A4) and M4 carbine. This handbook is developed by the US Army for commanders, leaders, and instructors to help create training programs and materials for soldiers to complete the United States Army rifle marksmanship program. It offers a comprehensive guide to the specifics and capabilities of each weapon and an introduction to the fundamentals of marksmanship, followed by complete guidance through each of the five stages of rifle marksmanship training. Topics covered include:
  • Weapon Characteristics, Accessories, and Ammunition

  • Range Safety and Risk Management

  • Preliminary Marksmanship and Mechanical Training

  • Advanced Optics, Lasers, and Iron Sights

  • 10-Meter Target Offsets and 25-Meter Zero Offsets

  • Training Aids, Devices, and Scorecards


    • Replete with information and training materials for learners and instructors, this handbook provides the guidance for all shooters, whether in combat or in hunting and recreation, to operate their rifles with deadly proficiency.
    Preface xiv
    Chapter 1 Marksmanship Training
    		1(1)
    Section I Training Strategy
    		1(7)
    Objectives
    		1(1)
    Marksmanship Training Strategy
    		1(4)
    Training Phases
    		5(3)
    Section II Unit Marksmanship Training Program
    		8
    Mission-Essential Tasks
    		9(1)
    Training Assessment
    		9(2)
    Trainers
    		11(2)
    Trainer Certification Program
    		13(2)
    Qualification Training
    		15(2)
    Unit Live-Fire Exercises
    		17
    Chapter 2 Weapon Characteristics, Accessories, and Ammunition
    		1(1)
    Section I Rifles and Carbines
    		1(9)
    Characteristics of M16-/M4-Series Weapons
    		1(1)
    M4-Series Carbine
    		2(3)
    M16A2/A3 Rifle
    		5(2)
    M16A4 Rifle
    		7(2)
    M16A1 Rifle
    		9(1)
    Section II Accessory Mounting
    		10(6)
    M4/M5 Adapter Rail System
    		10(3)
    Rail Grabbers
    		13(3)
    Section III Accessories
    		16(17)
    M68 Close Combat Optic
    		17(2)
    AN/PAQ-4B/C Infrared Aiming Light
    		19(2)
    AN/PEQ-2A/B Target Pointer/Illuminator/Aiming Light
    		21(3)
    AN/PEQ-15 Advanced Target Pointer/Illuminator Aiming Light
    		24(2)
    AN/PAS-13B/C/D (V1) Light Weapon Thermal Sight and AN/PAS-13B/C/D (V3) Heavy Weapon Thermal Sight
    		26(2)
    AN/PVS-4 Night Vision Sight
    		28(2)
    Backup Iron Sight
    		30(1)
    Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight
    		31(2)
    Section IV 10-Meter Boresight and 25-Meter Zero Offset
    		33(2)
    Borelight
    		33(1)
    10-Meter Boresight
    		34(1)
    25-Meter Zero Offset
    		34(1)
    Section V Ammunition
    		35
    Authorized Ammunition
    		35(2)
    Trajectory
    		37(2)
    Storage
    		39
    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Destruction
    		1(1)
    Stoppages
    		1(1)
    Malfunctions
    		2(5)
    Destruction Procedures
    		7
    Chapter 4 Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction
    		1(1)
    Section I Introduction to Basic Rifle Marksmanship and Mechanical Training
    		1(13)
    Clearing
    		2(2)
    Cycles of Functioning
    		4(7)
    Modes of Fire
    		11(1)
    Peer Coaching
    		12(2)
    Section II Marksmanship Fundamentals I
    		14(15)
    Interceptor Body Armor
    		15(1)
    Four Fundamentals
    		16(8)
    Dominant Eye Training
    		24(1)
    Basic Firing Positions
    		24(4)
    Training Devices and Exercises
    		28(1)
    Section III Marksmanship Fundamentals II
    		29
    Engagement Skills Trainer 2000
    		29(1)
    Laser Marksmanship Training System
    		30
    Chapter 5 Downrange Feedback
    		1(1)
    Section I Grouping Procedures
    		1(13)
    Concept
    		2(1)
    Organization of a 25-Meter Grouping Range
    		2(1)
    Conduct of a 25-Meter Grouping Firing
    		2(1)
    *Shot Group Marking
    		3(1)
    Single Shot Group Analysis
    		4(3)
    Multiple Shot Group Analysis
    		7(7)
    Troubleshooting the Fundamentals
    		14(1)
    Section II Zeroing Procedures
    		14(5)
    Purpose
    		15(1)
    Sight Variance
    		15(1)
    Organization of a 25-Meter Zero Range
    		15(1)
    Conduct of a 25-Meter Zero Firing
    		15(4)
    Section III Known Distance Range
    		19(7)
    Concept
    		19(1)
    *Known Distance Target Description
    		20(1)
    *Marking Known Distance Range Targets
    		21(1)
    Known Distance Shot Grouping Analysis
    		22(1)
    *Known Distance Zeroing
    		23(1)
    *Conduct of a Standard Known Distance Range
    		23(1)
    *Known Distance Record Fire Range
    		24(1)
    *Modified Field Fire Range
    		24(1)
    *Record of Performance
    		25(1)
    *25-Meter Zero Standard
    		26(1)
    *Section IV Effects of Wind and Gravity
    		26(1)
    *Effects of Gravity
    		26(1)
    *Effects of Wind
    		27(6)
    *Section V Ballistics
    		33
    *Internal Ballistics
    		33(2)
    *External Ballistics
    		35(2)
    *Terminal Ballistics
    		37(1)
    *Bullet Dispersion at Range
    		37
    Chapter 6 Field Fire
    		1(1)
    Section I Target Detection
    		1(5)
    Locating Targets
    		1(3)
    Marking Targets
    		4(1)
    Range Determination
    		5(1)
    Section II Field Fire Training
    		6(4)
    Conduct of a Field Fire Range
    		7(1)
    Field Fire I (Single Timed Target)
    		8(1)
    Field Fire II (Multiple or Single Timed Targets)
    		9(1)
    Section III Record Qualification
    		10(6)
    Practice Record Fire I and II
    		10(3)
    Record Fire
    		13(3)
    Section IV Alternate Qualification Courses
    		16
    Known Distance Record Fire Range
    		17(1)
    25-Meter Scaled Target Alternate Course
    		18(2)
    15-Meter Scaled Target Alternate Course
    		20
    Chapter 7 Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
    		1(1)
    Section I Advanced Firing Positions
    		1(7)
    Kneeling Supported Firing Position
    		2(1)
    Standing Unsupported Firing Position
    		3(1)
    Standing Supported Firing Position Around Obstacles
    		4(1)
    Modified Firing Positions
    		5(1)
    Urban Operations Firing Positions
    		6(2)
    Section II Combat Fire Techniques
    		8(16)
    Rapid Semiautomatic Fire
    		8(4)
    Automatic or Burst Fire
    		12(4)
    Suppressive Fire
    		16(3)
    Quick Fire
    		19(5)
    Section III Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Firing
    		24(6)
    Mission-Oriented Protective Posture Equipment Fire
    		24(6)
    Section IV Night Fire Training
    		30(6)
    Unassisted Night Fire Training
    		30(5)
    Artificial Illumination Training
    		35(1)
    Section V Moving Target Engagements
    		36(5)
    Modifications for Moving Target Engagements
    		36(5)
    Moving Target Live-Fire Exercise
    		41(1)
    Section VI Short-Range Marksmanship Training
    		41(16)
    Conduct of Short-Range Marksmanship Training
    		41(1)
    Fundamentals of Short-Range Marksmanship
    		42(5)
    Preliminary Short-Range Marksmanship Instruction
    		47(4)
    Phase I Reflexive Fire Training
    		51(2)
    Phase II Target Discrimination Training
    		53(2)
    Phase III Short-Range Marksmanship Qualification
    		55(2)
    Phase IV Shotgun and Automatic or Burst Firing Familiarization
    		57(1)
    *Section VII Combat field fire
    		57(5)
    *Concept
    		57(1)
    *Conduct
    		58(4)
    *Record of Performance
    		62(1)
    *Section VIII Squad Designated Marksman Training
    		62
    *Mission of the Squad Designated Marksman
    		62(1)
    *Selection
    		63(1)
    *Squad Designated Marksman Skills Progression
    		63
    Chapter 8 Advanced Optics, Lasers, and Iron Sights
    		1(1)
    Section I Borelight
    		1(10)
    Concept
    		2(1)
    Zeroing the Borelight
    		2(4)
    Boresighting
    		6(5)
    Section II Training Strategies and Qualification Standards
    		11
    Backup Iron Sight
    		11(1)
    M68 Close Combat Optic
    		12(4)
    Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight
    		16(4)
    AN/PAS-13B/C/D (V1) Light Weapon Thermal Sight and AN/PAS-13B/C/D (V3) Heavy Weapon Thermal Sight
    		20(3)
    AN/PAQ-4B/C and AN/PEQ-2A/B Infrared Aiming Lasers
    		23(5)
    AN/PVS-4 Night Vision Device
    		28
    *Appendix A Training Aids, Devices, and Exercise 1(1)
    Appendix B Scorecards 1(1)
    Appendix C Night Fighting 1(1)
    Appendix D Range Safety and Risk Management 1(1)
    Appendix E Range Procedures and Range Operations Checklist 1(1)
    *Appendix F 10-Meter Target Offsets and 25-Meter Zero Offsets 1(1)
    *Glossary 1(1)
    *References 1(1)
    *Index 1
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