Civilian marksmanship program government surplus rifle. A rifle marksmanship diagnostic and training guide was deve loped to assist army drill sergeants diagnose and train soldiers in the initial entry training iet environment. All orders subject to shipping fees and sales tax where applicable. Accurate shooting results from knowing and correctly applying the elements of. To order support materials, please call the nra program materials center toll free at 18003367402, or visit us online at. Basic rifle marksmanship 1 basic rifle marksmanship.
Mcrp 301 a reflects this ethos and the marine corps warfighting philosophy. Tom perroni i have been a firearms instructor for about 20 years now. A yearround unit marksmanship training program is explained. The fundamentals of marksmanship are almost the same in limited visibility as in normal visibility. Civilian marksmanship program government surplus rifle sales program.
All stems from the army qual test instituted around time of ww1 tried and true. Brm 1introduction to brm brm 2marksmanship fundamentals and range procedures using local facilities brm 3marksmanship fundamentals and range procedures using the engagement skills trainer est 2000 phase ii. Marksmanship training guide published by the army marksmanship unit at fort benning, georgia. Usamu provides advanced marksmanship training amt article.
The second half of that definition is that they can do it repeatedly, time after time. The best fieldexpedient method for firing the m203 grenade launcher is the markedsling method. I focus on the ar15 with this blog but the fundamentals of marksmanship can be applied to any. Training continues in units on the basic skills taught in iet. Infantry and weapons company guide to training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations. The guide was based on subject matter expert input from the infantry one station unit training osut brigade and the u. There are two great videos, a little dated, but not much has changed with regards to technique in the past 60 years.
I also believe in order to be a good instructor you must first be a good student. Phenry favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite may 15, 2009 subject. The army is launching a training course to fix a deficit in one of the most fundamental skills of soldiering. Highlights from a course taught recently which covered everything from rifle zero. Training strategy objectives marksmanship training strategy. To fill those original courses, i visited every gun shop in california promoting our facility, our. New army marksmanship manual army reserve marksman. Supersession mcrp 301 a supersedes the discussion of r ifle marksmanship in f leet marine force man ual fmfm 08, basic marksmanship and fmfm 09, field firing for the m16a2 rifle. During cst 2015, the first day of marksmanship training did not take place at the range but in the classroom. I enjoy teaching others to shoot and i hope this guide accomplishes that or at least gets you started on the path to becoming a rifleman. The armys newlyreleased riflecarbine manual, tc 322. Play the basic rifle marksmanship game and find out. Contents preface 223 through 230 419 through 421 69 through 615 71 through 72 717 through 724 8 through 823 a21 through a42 b5 through b6 glossary index da form 3595r da form. Feb 07, 2014 the civilian marksmanship program is a us governmentchartered program designed to promote firearms safety training and rifle practice for all qualified u.
Brm 4group and zero at 25 meters on a 25 meter zero range. Have you ever seen a guy at the range pull his rifle out and shoot three shots at a pie plate, hit it twice and claim that hes ready to go deer hunting. Scope every marine is first and foremost a rifleman. The course covers riflescope setup and variations, differences in reticles first focal, second focal planes and implementing moa, mil, and other style reticles. Mcmillans basic course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of long range marksmanship. Rifle marksmanship with the m1 rifle internet archive. After teaching firearms at all levels for the past twentyfive years, i realized that the way most people learn to shoot was fundamentally flawed. After learning the characteristics and mechanics of the weapon chapters 2 through 4, they learn the four fundamentals of marksmanship. Army research institute may 2011 fort benning research unit scott e. Advanced rifle marksmanship phase iv of basic rifle marksmanship the procedures and techniques for implementing the army rifle marksmanship training. Soldiers perfect their marksmanship in basic combat training. Rifle marksmanship with the m1 rifle preparatory training. Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301 a, rifle marksmanship, provides techniques and procedures for marine corps rifle marksmanship. During this training, you will acquire new skills for target engagement, while building on the basic marksmanship skills acquired during kd firing.
Additionally, his hands on demonstrations improved my grip and accuracy which helped my accuracy at the range. Fmfm 08, basic marksmanship, addresses training concepts for phase i preparatory training and phase ii knowndistance firing. Im also in the process of publishing the new rules of marksmanship, but members get a free copy of the ebook hint. Proper fundamentals and techniques that allow the shooter more success on the range are covered. The first in the series covered cqm, or close quarters marksmanship. Combat marksmanship techniques should be practiced after the basics have been mastered. Some shooters consider aiming with a pistol more challenging than with a rifle due to the smaller sight radius the distance between the rear and fore sights. Fundamentals of pistol marksmanship freestate gun range. This manual, fmfm 09, focuses on the third phase, or field firing portion, of marksmanship training. The training received through marksmanship firearms training covered far more information than i expected on situational awareness, safety, legal issues of gun owners and so much more. Army marksmanship unit pistol marksmanship training guide here is the coveted pistol marksmanship training guide published by the army marksmanship unit at fort benning, georgia. The close quarters marksmanship course is a 2day event focusing on the use and application of fundamentals and tactics in a close range environment, designed to teach shooters skills necessary to be successful in close range marksmanship and cqb.
Perform introductory basic rifle marksmanship training on the m16series rifle m4series carbine conditions. I developed the new rules of marksmanship, which is my personal firearms training manifesto and firearms training system after becoming frustrated with how shooting was being taught. Army tackles marksmanship shortfalls with new training course. The civilian marksmanship program is a us governmentchartered program designed to promote firearms safety training and rifle practice for all qualified u. Safety must be observed during all marksmanship training. I found an old favorite link of mine i forgot about. Fundamentals of marksmanship archives chris sajnog. It gives the initial entry ie soldier a reference to read and study if he has questions concerning any portion. Course prep manual front sight firearms training institute. It is not intended to replace ar 38563 or local range regulations. Gun digest shooters guide to rifle marksmanship paperback. In addition, this training will emphasize the development of the combat mindset, the mental and physical preparation to engage targets accurately in any combat situation. Chapter 7 advanced rifle marksmanship phase iv of basic. I try to keep up on current trends, new training and consider myself well versed in firearms.
Graham, chief united states army research institute for the behavioral and social sciences approved for public release. If you encounter material in this manual which you already know, feel free to skip. Marksmanship describes a persons ability to shoot a firearm accurately. Rifle marksmanship qualification training military department joint force headquarters. The second half of that definition is that they can do it. A tiract cw1iuue m reveree aidi it nee, eaar sd idenltfy by block number \hesheoztj ok is designed with two purposes in mind. The training concepts outlined in this manual build upon the training addressed in fmfm 08. Personal limitations which change depending on physical exertion and environmental conditions. Have you ever seen a guy shoot three shot groups that are touching from the bench and then watch him miss a buck.
During preliminary marksmanship training, grenadiers learn and demonstrate the individual skills that prepare them to fire live ammunition. Friday on fort bennings easley range had dawned with fog, obscuring the target frames 600 yards away. Civilian marksmanship program government surplus rifle sales program proof of familiarity with the safe handling of firearms and range procedures in order to purchase a governmentsurplus rifle through the cmp sales program, purchasers are required to. Listed below are the precautions for each phase of training. Civilian marksmanship program government surplus rifle sales.
Research product 201107 rifle marksmanship diagnostic and training guide david r. Speaking of military marksmanship, the new riflecarbine fm just dropped las. The course covers riflescope setup and variations, differences in reticles first focal, second focal planes and. This course is designed for the beginner to get up to speed with all the long range lingo and methods. Marksmanship diagnosis and training linkedin slideshare. Fundamentals the main use of the pistol or revolver is to engage an enemy at close range with quick, accurate fire. The marksmanship master trainer course was first stood up by the u. The discu ssion of pistol marksmanship in fmfm 08 remains in effect until until superseded by. Infantry and weapons company guide to training aids. Additional skills such as area fire are trained and then integrated into collective training exercises, which include platoon and squad livefire stxs. Well, the new rules of marksmanship is the basis for my latest book, navy seal shooting, how i teach my online members to learn how to. A yearround unit marksmanship training program is explained in appendix a. It is an excellent source of information for the competitive pistol shooter. Marksmanship wikibooks, open books for an open world.
Jan 28, 2017 marksmanship diagnosis and training 1. The rifle must point naturally at the target without any. Close quarters marksmanship course green eye tactical. Review of rifle marksmanship training research cresst report 783 gregory k. The key is, as with shooting rifles, is to line up the front notch at the front of the pistols slide within the two rear notches at the back of the. Definition the idea or definition of marksmanship is an end result, acquired by systematic training, rote repetition, and critical but caring criticism, that allows one to quickly and deftly acquire and hit a target with a firearm. The purpose of this blog is to help advance civilian marksmanship and to teach people practical marksmanship. The shooting position and hold must be firm enough to support the rifle. Whether youre a firsttime rifle buyer or an experienced rifle owner looking for formal, comprehensive firearms training, gun digest shooters guide to rifle marksmanship delivers the foundational marksmanship training you need.