Calculation of Leads Flashcards
1
Q
To Determine Moving Target Leads
A
(Time of Flight) x (Target Speed) = Lead
2
Q
Time of Flight
A
Flight time of the round, measured in seconds.
3
Q
Target Speed
A
Speed the target is moving, measured in feet/second
4
Q
Lead
A
Distance aiming point must be placed ahead of movement, measured in feet
5
Q
Average speed of a man during slow patrol
A
1 fps/0.8 mph
6
Q
Average speed of a man during fast patrol
A
2 fps/1.3 mph
7
Q
Average speed of a man walking slowly
A
4 fps/2.5 mph
8
Q
Average speed of a man walking quickly
A
6 fps/3.7 mph
9
Q
Average speed of a man jogging
A
7fps/4.8 mph
10
Q
To convert leads in feet to meters
A
(Lead in feet) x 0.3048 = Meters
11
Q
Average speed of a man running
A
13 fps/8.9 mph
12
Q
To convert leads in meters to mils
A
(Lead in Meters x 1,000)/Range to Target = Mil Lead
