Marksmanship/Basic Weapons Training

Question 1

Marksmanship

Answer 1

is skillful art of
shooting with a rifle and hitting the
target at a given or known distance.
You must first be able to assume
the correct firing positions, which
will make you and your rifle a single
steady unit. Secondly, you must
know how to correctly align your
rifle with the target and fire the
weapon without disturbing this
alignment.

Question 2

PROPER AIMING

Answer 2

In aiming, the firer must concern himself on
how to correctly point his rifle so that his projectile will hit the target when
he fires. To do this, he must have his rear sight, the blades of his front
sight and the target or aiming points in their proper relationship as shown
in the following figure. This is known as the proper sight picture. The
following are the basic elements of a correct sight picture:

Elements of correct Sight picture:
Sight Alignment
Placement of aiming point

Question 3

KEEPING PROPER AND STEADY HOLD.

Answer 3

By assuming
proper hold of the rifle, the firer is able to steadily hold the weapon, when he
aligns the sights and when he fires the weapon. Following are the eight
factors that may affect your proper holding of a rifle in a steady position:

Left Hand Grip

Rifle Butt in the Pocket of

the Shoulder

Right Hand Grip.

Right Elbow Placement.

Constant Stock Weld.

Breathing.

Relaxation.

Trigger Control

Question 4

RIFLE FIRING POSITIONS

Answer 4

Prone Position
Sitting Position
Kneeling Position
Standing Position Firing

Question 5

TRIANGULATION.

Answer 5

It is a method in pre-marksmanship training
wherein a shooter is taught of proper sight
alignment of his rifle with respect to his target.
This method is usually done during dry firing. A
shooter must master this method to assure that
he will hit his target with accuracy and precision.
Following are the basic steps in triangulation.

Paste a plain bond paper to a target frame at
least 25 meters away from the firer.

Provide a movable marker to the assistant.
Movable marker is a round shape cartons at least
3 inches in diameter with a pen hole at the center
and a 12 inches long stick that will serve as
holder.