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341 SSPTS/SFTC DSN: 7582 COURSE: M4 TRQC DATE: 23 N0v 04 04 TIME: 0500 Hours1. CLEAR WEAPONS AND PLACE ON TABLE WITH EJECTION PORT UP.2. YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH YOU IN THE
CLASSROOM.- Working RED Lens Flashlight.- Gas Mask/Chem Gloves w/inserts- Web Gear/Flak Vest/Helmet/Ear Plugs- Cold/Wet Weather Gear if Needed.
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Raise your hand if these apply
If you are pregnant, or think you may beIf you are pregnant, or think you may be If you are on a profile or medicationIf you are on a profile or medication If you feel ill, and need to go see a doctorIf you feel ill, and need to go see a doctor If you are off of PRP, or on the ‘Do Not Arm’ listIf you are off of PRP, or on the ‘Do Not Arm’ list If you feel you’re not rested enough to handle a firearmIf you feel you’re not rested enough to handle a firearm If you have consumed alcohol within the last 8 hoursIf you have consumed alcohol within the last 8 hours If you are retiring or separating within the next 120 daysIf you are retiring or separating within the next 120 days If you are PCSing within the next 90 daysIf you are PCSing within the next 90 days
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Documentation Documentation Weapons SafetyWeapons Safety Classroom Safety / Clearing ProceduresClassroom Safety / Clearing Procedures Arming, Use of Force, and ROEArming, Use of Force, and ROE Clearing Barrel Attendant TrainingClearing Barrel Attendant Training M4 DescriptionM4 Description M4 CharacteristicsM4 Characteristics M68 Close Combat OpticM68 Close Combat Optic CWDE Firing TechniquesCWDE Firing Techniques
Overview
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Overview
Marksmanship FundamentalsMarksmanship Fundamentals Rapid FireRapid Fire Automatic FireAutomatic Fire
Disassemble / Inspection / AssembleDisassemble / Inspection / Assemble Operating Weapons at NightOperating Weapons at Night Target Detection at NightTarget Detection at Night Principles of Night VisionPrinciples of Night Vision
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Overview
Target Engagement at NightTarget Engagement at Night Night Vision EquipmentNight Vision Equipment Immediate & Remedial Actions Immediate & Remedial Actions Marksmanship Fundamentals Marksmanship Fundamentals Course of Fire & Range Safety BriefingCourse of Fire & Range Safety Briefing
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Weapons SafetyWeapons Safety
Treat all weapons as if they were loadedTreat all weapons as if they were loaded Keep rifle pointed level & down rangeKeep rifle pointed level & down range Obey all range commands / Do not anticipateObey all range commands / Do not anticipate If not sure of commands, ASK an InstructorIf not sure of commands, ASK an Instructor STOP shooting on “Cease Fire” commandSTOP shooting on “Cease Fire” command
This is your only warning. Failure to comply will be This is your only warning. Failure to comply will be means for immediate dismissalmeans for immediate dismissal
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Weapons SafetyWeapons Safety
Identify your target and what is beyond itIdentify your target and what is beyond it Keep your finger off the trigger until you are Keep your finger off the trigger until you are
ready to engage the targetready to engage the target Always ensure to properly clear your weapon after Always ensure to properly clear your weapon after
completing a phase of firecompleting a phase of fire During reduced visibility phases of fire, clear your During reduced visibility phases of fire, clear your
weapon with a flashlightweapon with a flashlight
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Classroom SafetyClassroom Safety
Don’t point your weapon at anyone in the Don’t point your weapon at anyone in the classroomclassroom
Handle weapons only when told to do soHandle weapons only when told to do so No HORSEPLAY of any kindNo HORSEPLAY of any kind Don’t anticipate instructionsDon’t anticipate instructions If you do not understand a set of instructions, If you do not understand a set of instructions,
ASK an instructorASK an instructor
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Clearing ProceduresClearing Procedures
Attempt to place selector lever on safeAttempt to place selector lever on safe Remove magazineRemove magazine Inspect chamber and upper receiverInspect chamber and upper receiver
Lock bolt to the rear if in forward positionLock bolt to the rear if in forward position Ensure your weapon is on safeEnsure your weapon is on safe
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341 SSPTSCombat Arms
Clearing Barrel Attendant Training
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Overview
Clearing Barrel Attendant ResponsibilitiesClearing Barrel Attendant Responsibilities Clearing Barrel Attendant ProceduresClearing Barrel Attendant Procedures
M16 SeriesM16 Series M9M9 M203M203 M240M240 M249M249
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Clearing Barrel Attendant Responsibilities
Ensure individuals desiring to clear weapons Ensure individuals desiring to clear weapons enter and exit the clearing zone only upon his enter and exit the clearing zone only upon his or her directionor her direction
Ensure individuals proceed directly to the Ensure individuals proceed directly to the clearing barrel after receiving their weapon clearing barrel after receiving their weapon from the armorerfrom the armorer
Ensure all personnel approach the clearing Ensure all personnel approach the clearing barrel with “shoulder weapons” are at PORT barrel with “shoulder weapons” are at PORT ARMS and pistols are at RAISED PISTOLARMS and pistols are at RAISED PISTOL
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Clearing Barrel Attendant Responsibilities
Ensure individuals keep the muzzle of their Ensure individuals keep the muzzle of their weapon in the clearing barrel aiming point weapon in the clearing barrel aiming point during all weapons loading and clearing during all weapons loading and clearing proceduresprocedures
Ensuring weapons, munitions and related Ensuring weapons, munitions and related equipment issued, are returned to the armorerequipment issued, are returned to the armorerNOTENOTE
SAFETY GLASSES ARE AVAILABLE BUT SAFETY GLASSES ARE AVAILABLE BUT ARE NOT REQUIREDARE NOT REQUIRED
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Clearing Barrel Attendant Procedures
The clearing procedures for all weapons are The clearing procedures for all weapons are posted on the wall behind the clearing barrelposted on the wall behind the clearing barrel When in doubt, LOOK UPWhen in doubt, LOOK UP
Ensure personnel stand by and wait for the Ensure personnel stand by and wait for the order to “PROCEED” before entering the order to “PROCEED” before entering the clearing areaclearing area
Do not allow unauthorized personnel to walk Do not allow unauthorized personnel to walk through the clearing area while weapon through the clearing area while weapon clearing is in progressclearing is in progress
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Clearing Barrel Attendant Procedures
Ensure all weapons are CLEAR before Ensure all weapons are CLEAR before allowing personnel to LOAD or TURN IN.allowing personnel to LOAD or TURN IN. REMEMBER– AN UNAUTHORIZED REMEMBER– AN UNAUTHORIZED
DISCHARGE MAY FALL ON YOU AS YOUR DISCHARGE MAY FALL ON YOU AS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY – ENSURE THE RESPONSIBILITY – ENSURE THE WEAPON IS SAFE AND CLEARWEAPON IS SAFE AND CLEAR
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Proper Clearing Barrel Configuration
RAISED PISTOL
PORT ARMS
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Proper Clearing Barrel Configuration
CLEARING PROCEDURES FORALL WEAPONS
CLEARING PROCEDURES
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Conclusion
All information contained in this briefing is All information contained in this briefing is IAW AFMAN 31-229 Dated 12 May 2004IAW AFMAN 31-229 Dated 12 May 2004
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Arming, Use of Force,
and Rules of Engagement
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Overview
USAF Use of Force USAF Use of Force Use of Force PolicyUse of Force Policy Special ConsiderationsSpecial Considerations Rules for the Use of ForceRules for the Use of Force
Rules of EngagementRules of Engagement Theater Specific ROE (OIF/OEF)Theater Specific ROE (OIF/OEF) ScenariosScenarios
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USAF Use of Force Policy
Reference AFI 31-207, “Arming and Use Reference AFI 31-207, “Arming and Use of Force by AF Personnel”of Force by AF Personnel”
In cases warranting the use of force, you In cases warranting the use of force, you must use only that force must use only that force reasonably reasonably necessarynecessary to reach your objective to reach your objective
You must base your use of force option on You must base your use of force option on the the actionsactions of the individual with whom you of the individual with whom you are in contactare in contact
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Special Considerationsfor the Use of Force
Persons who use excessive force may be Persons who use excessive force may be subject to disciplinary action for violation subject to disciplinary action for violation of Article 92, of the UCMJ and LOACof Article 92, of the UCMJ and LOAC
When possible give an order to “HALT” When possible give an order to “HALT” (in the local language) before firing a shot(in the local language) before firing a shot
Do not fire shots if they are likely to Do not fire shots if they are likely to endanger innocent bystandersendanger innocent bystanders
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Special Considerationsfor the Use of Force (con’t)
Under hostile attack in protection and recovery Under hostile attack in protection and recovery operations involving nuclear weapons or lethal operations involving nuclear weapons or lethal chemical agents, the presence of innocent chemical agents, the presence of innocent bystanders or hostages must not deter you from bystanders or hostages must not deter you from stopping the attack through all means at your stopping the attack through all means at your disposaldisposal
When you fire a firearm, fire it with the intent of When you fire a firearm, fire it with the intent of rendering the targeted person or persons incapable rendering the targeted person or persons incapable of continuing the activity or course of behavior of continuing the activity or course of behavior that led you to shootthat led you to shoot
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Rules for the Use of Force
ESCALATION OF FORCE: When possible, use ESCALATION OF FORCE: When possible, use the following degrees of force against hostile actors:the following degrees of force against hostile actors:
SHOUT:SHOUT: Verbal warnings for “HALT” IN NATIVE Verbal warnings for “HALT” IN NATIVE LANGUAGE WHEN DEPLOYEDLANGUAGE WHEN DEPLOYED
SHOVE:SHOVE: Physically restrain, block access, or detain Physically restrain, block access, or detain SHOW:SHOW: Your weapon and demonstrate intent to use it Your weapon and demonstrate intent to use it SHOOTSHOOT: To remove the threat of death/serious bodily : To remove the threat of death/serious bodily
injury or to protect designated propertyinjury or to protect designated property
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Rules of Engagement
Directives issued by competent military Directives issued by competent military authority which delineate the circumstances authority which delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States and limitations under which United States forces will initiate, or continue combat forces will initiate, or continue combat engagement with other forces encounteredengagement with other forces encountered
Self-defense is an inherent rightSelf-defense is an inherent right Rules of engagement differ from country to Rules of engagement differ from country to
country based on the operation missioncountry based on the operation mission
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Rules of Engagement
Reference CJCSI 3121.01A “Standing Reference CJCSI 3121.01A “Standing Rules of Engagement for US Forces” and Rules of Engagement for US Forces” and AFMAN 10-100, “Airman’s Manual”AFMAN 10-100, “Airman’s Manual”
Command authorities issue ROE that Command authorities issue ROE that describe circumstances and limitations for describe circumstances and limitations for military operationsmilitary operations
ROE are incorporated in every operations ROE are incorporated in every operations plan and operations orderplan and operations order
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Rules of Engagement
ROE ensure operations follow national policy ROE ensure operations follow national policy goals, mission, requirements, and the rule of lawgoals, mission, requirements, and the rule of law
Understand, remember and apply the Law of Understand, remember and apply the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and ROEArmed Conflict (LOAC) and ROE
ROE questions and concerns are elevated up the ROE questions and concerns are elevated up the chain of command for resolutionchain of command for resolution
Failure to comply with ROE may be punishable Failure to comply with ROE may be punishable IAW UCMJIAW UCMJ
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Rules of Engagment
In armed conflict, LOAC and ROE In armed conflict, LOAC and ROE specifically tailored for each mission or area specifically tailored for each mission or area of responsibility (AOR) provide guidance of responsibility (AOR) provide guidance on the use of forceon the use of force
US standing ROE is to implement guidance US standing ROE is to implement guidance for use of force application in mission and for use of force application in mission and self defenseself defense
Specific ROE are briefed in the AORSpecific ROE are briefed in the AOR
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Theater Specific ROE(OIF/OEF)
HOSTILE ACTORS: You may engage persons who HOSTILE ACTORS: You may engage persons who commit hostile acts or show hostile intent with the commit hostile acts or show hostile intent with the minimum forceminimum force necessary to counter the hostile act or necessary to counter the hostile act or demonstrated hostile intent and to protect US Forcesdemonstrated hostile intent and to protect US Forces
You may use force, up to and including deadly force, You may use force, up to and including deadly force, against hostile actors:against hostile actors: In self-defenseIn self-defense To protect others as designatedTo protect others as designated In defense of your unit, or other US ForcesIn defense of your unit, or other US Forces To prevent the theft, damage, or destruction of firearms, To prevent the theft, damage, or destruction of firearms,
explosives, ammunition, or property designated by your explosives, ammunition, or property designated by your commander as vital to national securitycommander as vital to national security
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ROE Scenario #1
Scenario: While monitoring the flight line, Scenario: While monitoring the flight line, you see an unidentified individual running you see an unidentified individual running toward one of the parked aircraft. He is toward one of the parked aircraft. He is carrying (what looks like) a large backpack. carrying (what looks like) a large backpack. What should you do? What force are you What should you do? What force are you authorized to use to stop the individual and authorized to use to stop the individual and protect the aircraft?protect the aircraft?
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ROE Scenario #1
Answer: You should use a graduated response Answer: You should use a graduated response (shout, shove, show, shoot) employing the (shout, shove, show, shoot) employing the minimum amount of force necessary to stop and minimum amount of force necessary to stop and detain the unidentified individual trespassing on detain the unidentified individual trespassing on the flight line. If the individual does not respond the flight line. If the individual does not respond to shouting or showing your weapon, deadly force to shouting or showing your weapon, deadly force may be used to prevent him from sabotaging the may be used to prevent him from sabotaging the parked aircraft (resource vital to national security).parked aircraft (resource vital to national security).
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ROE Scenario #2
Scenario: While at the main gate, an angry Scenario: While at the main gate, an angry mob of local nationals approaches. They mob of local nationals approaches. They are chanting anti-Western slogans and are chanting anti-Western slogans and waving signs. They stop short of the base waving signs. They stop short of the base gate and appear content to demonstrate at a gate and appear content to demonstrate at a distance. What, if anything, should you do?distance. What, if anything, should you do?
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ROE Scenario #2
Answer: Given the facts, there is no Answer: Given the facts, there is no evidence the crowd intends to do anything evidence the crowd intends to do anything other than demonstrate peacefully. This other than demonstrate peacefully. This may be a good time to alert command and may be a good time to alert command and make sure local authorities are aware of the make sure local authorities are aware of the situation if things get out of hand. At this situation if things get out of hand. At this time, there is no need to exercise any level time, there is no need to exercise any level of force to disperse or otherwise control the of force to disperse or otherwise control the crowd.crowd.
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ROE Scenario #3
Scenario: Same facts as Scenario #2, but Scenario: Same facts as Scenario #2, but suddenly the crowd stars forward toward suddenly the crowd stars forward toward your gate with the apparent intent to force your gate with the apparent intent to force their way onto the base. The crowd their way onto the base. The crowd includes women and school aged children. includes women and school aged children. Now, what do you do?Now, what do you do?
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ROE Scenario #3
Answer: Whenever faced with a situation Answer: Whenever faced with a situation requiring the use of force, if able, try to use a requiring the use of force, if able, try to use a graduated response (graduated response (shoutshout, , shoveshove, , showshow, , shootshoot) to ) to counter the threat. Time permitting, you should be counter the threat. Time permitting, you should be able to disperse the crowd using non-lethal means able to disperse the crowd using non-lethal means without resorting to the use of deadly force. If riot without resorting to the use of deadly force. If riot control agents (RCA) are approved for use in your control agents (RCA) are approved for use in your AO, they may be used to disperse the crowd.AO, they may be used to disperse the crowd.
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Summary
USAF Use of ForceUSAF Use of Force Use of Force PolicyUse of Force Policy Special ConsiderationsSpecial Considerations Rules for the Use of ForceRules for the Use of Force
Rules of EngagementRules of Engagement Theater Specific ROE (OIF/OEF)Theater Specific ROE (OIF/OEF) ScenariosScenarios
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Questions?Questions?
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M4 Description
Light Weight – 6.43 lbs. Unloaded w/o slingLight Weight – 6.43 lbs. Unloaded w/o sling 6.68 lbs Unloaded w/sling6.68 lbs Unloaded w/sling 7.50 lbs Loaded w/o sling7.50 lbs Loaded w/o sling 7.75 lbs. Loaded w/sling7.75 lbs. Loaded w/sling Gas OperatedGas Operated Air-CooledAir-Cooled Magazine FedMagazine Fed Shoulder Fired WeaponShoulder Fired Weapon Fired in Semi-Automatic or Three Rd BurstFired in Semi-Automatic or Three Rd Burst
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M4 Description
Length – 33.0 inches w/buttstock extendedLength – 33.0 inches w/buttstock extended 29.75 inches w/buttstock closed29.75 inches w/buttstock closed Barrel Length – 14.5 inches w/o compensatorBarrel Length – 14.5 inches w/o compensator 15.5 inches w/compensator15.5 inches w/compensator Rifling – 1 twist per 7 inchesRifling – 1 twist per 7 inches Chamber pressure – 52,000 psiChamber pressure – 52,000 psi Constructed of: Steel, Fiberglass/Nylon, AluminumConstructed of: Steel, Fiberglass/Nylon, Aluminum
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M4 Characteristics
Muzzle Velocity – 2970 fpsMuzzle Velocity – 2970 fps Rates of Fire Rates of Fire
Sustained – 12 to 15 rds per minuteSustained – 12 to 15 rds per minute Rapid (Semi) – 45 rds per minuteRapid (Semi) – 45 rds per minute Rapid (Burst) – 90 rds per minuteRapid (Burst) – 90 rds per minute Cyclic – 700 to 970 rds per minuteCyclic – 700 to 970 rds per minute
Maximum range – 3600 metersMaximum range – 3600 meters Max. Effective range – Point Target – 500 metersMax. Effective range – Point Target – 500 meters
Area Target – 600 metersArea Target – 600 meters
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M4 Characteristics
- Buttstock- Buttstock - Closed: Close Quarters Battle (CQB)- Closed: Close Quarters Battle (CQB) - ¼ Open: Use with Second Chance Vest - ¼ Open: Use with Second Chance Vest ANDAND Cold Cold
Weather GearWeather Gear - ¾ Open: Use with Second Chance Vest - ¾ Open: Use with Second Chance Vest OROR Cold Cold
Weather GearWeather Gear - Fully Open: Normal Operations- Fully Open: Normal Operations - Back Up Iron Sight (BUIS)- Back Up Iron Sight (BUIS) - Same as M16A2, - Same as M16A2, EXCEPTEXCEPT for elevation knob for elevation knob
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M68 Close Combat Optic
Reflex (non-telescopic) sight Two eyes open method of sighting No centering or focusing required BEYOND 50 METERS
WITHIN 50 METERS BEYOND 50 METERS
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M68 Close Combat Optic
- Anti-reflective coated lens system- Anti-reflective coated lens system - Length (sight): 4.9 inches- Length (sight): 4.9 inches - Weight (sight): 6.2 ounces- Weight (sight): 6.2 ounces - Weight (quick release): 3.5 ounces- Weight (quick release): 3.5 ounces - Battery Life: 75 to 500 hour average- Battery Life: 75 to 500 hour average - Dot Diameter: 3 MOA (Minute Of Angle)- Dot Diameter: 3 MOA (Minute Of Angle)
2.2 cm at 25M2.2 cm at 25M 8.8 cm at 100M8.8 cm at 100M 26.4 cm at 300M26.4 cm at 300M
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M68 Close Combat Optic
- Torque Knob- Torque Knob - Mount- Mount - Front Lens Cover- Front Lens Cover - Rear Lens Cover- Rear Lens Cover - Rotary Switch (10 Positions: 1=Off, 2=Night, - Rotary Switch (10 Positions: 1=Off, 2=Night,
3-10=Day)3-10=Day) - Electric Red Dot- Electric Red Dot - Battery Cap- Battery Cap - Battery- Battery
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M68 Close Combat Optic
FRONT LENS COVERFRONT LENS COVER
REAR LENS COVERREAR LENS COVER
ROTARY SWITCH ELEVATION/WINDAGE
CAP & SCREWBATTERY
CAP
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CWDE Firing Techniques
Vision/Stock Weld is impairedVision/Stock Weld is impaired Simple tasks become more difficultSimple tasks become more difficult Attempt to keep weapon sight verticalAttempt to keep weapon sight vertical Canting will change strike of bullet on targetCanting will change strike of bullet on target Minimum effects at 75m or lessMinimum effects at 75m or less Greater distances require adjusted aiming Greater distances require adjusted aiming
pointpoint All other fundamentals still applyAll other fundamentals still apply
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Rapid Fire Fundamentals
Rapid FireRapid Fire Used to engage multiple targets quicklyUsed to engage multiple targets quickly Provides suppressive fireProvides suppressive fire Some degree of accuracy will be sacrificed for Some degree of accuracy will be sacrificed for
speedspeed Magazine changes done quickly (3-5 seconds) Magazine changes done quickly (3-5 seconds)
to maintain fire superiorityto maintain fire superiority Tactical situation will always determine the rate Tactical situation will always determine the rate
of fireof fire
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Burst Fire Fundamentals
Burst FireBurst Fire Used to gain initial fire superiorityUsed to gain initial fire superiority Engage multiple targets at a close rangeEngage multiple targets at a close range Usually only the first shot will hit the exact Usually only the first shot will hit the exact
aiming pointaiming point Use support when possible, sandbags/bi-podsUse support when possible, sandbags/bi-pods Grip weapon firmlyGrip weapon firmly Pull rifle tight into shoulderPull rifle tight into shoulder
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Burst Fire Fundamentals
Rules Against Burst FireRules Against Burst Fire Ammo is in short supplyAmmo is in short supply Engaging single targets when time allows for Engaging single targets when time allows for
1-2 well aimed shots1-2 well aimed shots Engaging widely spaced multiple targetsEngaging widely spaced multiple targets Distance to single target is beyond 50 metersDistance to single target is beyond 50 meters Cannot fire from stable supportCannot fire from stable support IF YOU DON’T NEED IT, DON’T USE ITIF YOU DON’T NEED IT, DON’T USE IT
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Inspection
DisassembleDisassemble Inspection of WeaponInspection of Weapon
BMW CLSBMW CLS Bore obstructionsBore obstructions
AssembleAssemble Function CheckFunction Check
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Operating the weapon at nightOperating the weapon at night Functions such as loading, reloading, clearing, Functions such as loading, reloading, clearing,
and correcting stoppages become difficultand correcting stoppages become difficult Performance of functions become slow, Performance of functions become slow,
awkward, and even frustratingawkward, and even frustrating Need to be familiar with functions by feelNeed to be familiar with functions by feel Knowledge will increase survivability rateKnowledge will increase survivability rate
Night Time Operations
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Target Detection at Night - The ability to Target Detection at Night - The ability to detect enemy targets by any means detect enemy targets by any means availableavailable Enemy muzzle flashEnemy muzzle flash FlashlightsFlashlights Lighted cigaretteLighted cigarette Shadows and movementShadows and movement
Night Time Operations
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Principles of Night VisionPrinciples of Night Vision
Dark adaptationDark adaptation Night vision capability reaches maximum in Night vision capability reaches maximum in
about 30 minutesabout 30 minutes Any amount and color of light will degrade Any amount and color of light will degrade
night vision to some degreenight vision to some degree
Night Time Operations
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Principles of Night Vision ContinuedPrinciples of Night Vision Continued
Off-center visionOff-center vision The light sensitive part of the eye is not used The light sensitive part of the eye is not used
for focusing when sufficient light is unavailablefor focusing when sufficient light is unavailable Moving the eyes focus away from the object Moving the eyes focus away from the object
you want to see allows the light sensitive part you want to see allows the light sensitive part of the eyes to be usedof the eyes to be used
Night Time Operations
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Principles of Night Vision ContinuedPrinciples of Night Vision Continued
ScanningScanning The short, abrupt, irregular movement of your The short, abrupt, irregular movement of your
eyes around an object or areaeyes around an object or area
Night Time Operations
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Target Engagement at NightTarget Engagement at Night Successful target engagement at night Successful target engagement at night
without the use of NVD’s or tracer without the use of NVD’s or tracer ammunition, requires accurate and well ammunition, requires accurate and well practiced pointing techniquespracticed pointing techniques
A natural tendency is to point and shoot A natural tendency is to point and shoot highhigh
Night Time Operations
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Target Engagement at Night ContinuedTarget Engagement at Night Continued Three reasons for aligning your focal point Three reasons for aligning your focal point
below the targetbelow the target Natural tendency to shoot highNatural tendency to shoot high When you attempt to align the weapon on the When you attempt to align the weapon on the
target, your focus is aligned horizontallytarget, your focus is aligned horizontally Any low shot in line with target is better than Any low shot in line with target is better than
any high or wide shotany high or wide shot
Night Time Operations
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Target Engagement at Night ContinuedTarget Engagement at Night Continued Tracer ammunition aids in determining your Tracer ammunition aids in determining your
direction of firedirection of fire Night Vision DevicesNight Vision Devices
AN/PVS-4 - 3.5lbs, 400m starlight, 600m AN/PVS-4 - 3.5lbs, 400m starlight, 600m moonlightmoonlight
AN/PAQ-4 - Infrared, Range of 150mAN/PAQ-4 - Infrared, Range of 150m
Night Time Operations
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For all malfunctions and stoppages, you For all malfunctions and stoppages, you will first apply immediate actionswill first apply immediate actions S.P.O.R.T.S.S.P.O.R.T.S.
If immediate action does not work, apply If immediate action does not work, apply remedial actionremedial action
If this doesn’t work, then raise your handIf this doesn’t work, then raise your hand
Stoppages & Malfunctions
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Stock WeldStock Weld Sight AlignmentSight Alignment Sight PictureSight Picture Breath ControlBreath Control Trigger Squeeze/ControlTrigger Squeeze/Control Follow ThroughFollow Through
Fundamentals of Firing
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Phase I: Battle Sight Zero and Grouping Phase II: Day Burst Phase III: CWDE Phase IV: Weak Hand Firing Phase V: Day Rapid Fire Evaluation Phase VI: Quick Reaction Drills Phase VII: Night Semiautomatic Fire Phase VIII: Night Burst Fire Phase IX: Night Vision Devices
COURSE OF FIRE
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Phase I: Battle Sight Zero and Grouping
COURSE OF FIRE
Qual. Standards: One 4cm shot group (desired)
Windage:3 clicks =0ne Square
Elevation:1 click =One Square
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Qual. Standard: Two hits on each target.
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Phase II: Day Burst
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Qual. Standards: 4 of 6 targets hit
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Phase III: CWDE
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Qual. Standards: 3 of 6 targets hit
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22
33 44
55
66
Phase IV: Weak Hand
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Phase V: Day Rapid Fire
Phase V: Day Rapid Fire Phase V: Day Rapid Fire EvaluationEvaluation
Prone unsupported (70 sec)Prone unsupported (70 sec) Kneeling supported (70 sec)Kneeling supported (70 sec) Over barricade (80 sec)Over barricade (80 sec)
Qual Standard: 18 of 30 hits Qual Standard: 18 of 30 hits
to Qualify.to Qualify. 25 of 30 hits for Expert.25 of 30 hits for Expert. Pass all phases first time.Pass all phases first time.
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22
33 44
5566
77
8899
1010
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Qual. Standards: 7 hits inside 10 inch circle
Phase VI: Quick Reaction Drills
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Qual. Standards: 5 hits on target
Phase VII: Night Semiautomatic
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Qual. Standards: 4 hits on target
Phase VIII: Night Burst
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Qual. Standards: 7 hits on target
Phase IX: Night Vision Devices
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Follow Tower Operator instructionsFollow Tower Operator instructions Do not anticipate commandsDo not anticipate commands
Do not handle weapons until told to do soDo not handle weapons until told to do so I.e. - Sight adjustmentsI.e. - Sight adjustments
Do not charge your weapon until the Do not charge your weapon until the command of fire is givencommand of fire is given
Who can give the command to Cease Fire?Who can give the command to Cease Fire? What is a light recoil?What is a light recoil?
Range Safety
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You will clean weapon here at CATM.You will clean weapon here at CATM. We will inspect weapons before you leave.We will inspect weapons before you leave. You have 30 minutes to clean weapons.You have 30 minutes to clean weapons. Classroom, range and cleaning room will be Classroom, range and cleaning room will be
cleaned prior to your leaving.cleaned prior to your leaving.
WEAPONS CLEANING
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If you have any questions about the weapon If you have any questions about the weapon or course of fire, ask your instructor.or course of fire, ask your instructor.
Good Luck.Good Luck.
THAT’S ALL FOR THE CLASS!