CMC15 COACH IMMEDIATE TARGET ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES WITH THE SERVICE RIFLE

Question 1

what is the body alarm reaction

Answer 1

any perceived threat to one’s physical safety that induces a primordial response

Question 2

what causes the fight or flight reflex

Answer 2

when normal mental and/or physical responses combine to produce results that are designed to prepare the body for the enormously taxing effort of self-preservation

Question 3

what are the three out comes of the fight flight reflex

Answer 3

1. survive
2. prevail
3. freeze

Question 4

five Physical effects of fear

Answer 4

1. increased heart and respiratory rate
2. chemical cocktail
3. visual effects
4. startle reflex
5. overwhelming fear or stress

Question 5

mental effects of fear

Answer 5

1. tunnel vision
2. tachypsychia
3. auditory exclusion
4. precognition
5. cognitive dissonance

Question 6

what helps great tunnel vision and identify other targets

Answer 6

searching and assessing

Question 7

how to train the proper combat mindset

Answer 7

1. mental conditioning
2. physical conditioning

Question 8

how to mental condition

Answer 8

1. mental imagery
2. use recourse
3. develop confidence
4. knowing your enemy

Question 9

how to physical conditioning

Answer 9

conduct physical conditioning in the equipment that will be worn during combat

Question 10

cooper’s color codes

Answer 10

1. white. completely vulnerable and unaware to any threat
2. yellow. alert to a non specific threat and but is prepared to act if warranted
3. orange. alert to a specific threat and has identified the possible threat
4. red. engaged and executing the plan to prevail against the threat

Question 11

what is soda loop

Answer 11

the continuous decision making process
observe, orient, decide, act, loop

Question 11

what is OODA loop

Answer 11

the continuous decision making process
observe, orient, decide, act, loop

Question 12

what is flash scope picture

Answer 12

The acceptance of less than perfect scope alignment and scope picture when the shot is fired

Question 13

what is compressed fundamentals

Answer 13

the fundamentals of marksmanship applied rapidly

Question 14

what are the two fundamentals of immediate target engagement

Answer 14

1. flash scope picture
2. compressed fundamentals

Question 15

what are the three target detection and indicators

Answer 15

1. movement
2. sound
3. improper camouflage

Question 16

what are the three improper camouflage

Answer 16

1. shine
2. outline
3. contrast with the background

Question 17

what is the quickest position to assume and the easiest from which to maneuver?

Answer 17

standing position

Question 18

what are the four kneeling positions

Answer 18

1. two knee kneeling
2. high
3. medium
4. low

Question 19

what are the target engagement techniques

Answer 19

1. headshot
2. pair to the torso
   -hammer pair
   -controlled pair
3. failure to stop

Question 20

what is the ideal distance to employ a controlled pair

Answer 20

when engaging a target greater than 15 yards

Question 21

what is the reasons for failure to stop

Answer 21

when a standard response is not effective, an alternate aim point is necessary

Question 22

purpose of search
(in search and assess)

Answer 22

the shooter searches the area to identify targets or for cover

Question 23

purpose of assess
(in search and assess)

Answer 23

1. reengage a target
2. engage a new target
3. break tunnel vision
4. take cover
5. assume a more stable position
6. cease engagement