Marksmanship principles Flashcards
What is the 2nd principle
The weapon must point naturally at the target without any undue physical effort
What is the 1st principle
The position and hold of the weapon MUST be firm enough to support the weapon
What is the 3rd principal
Sight alignment and sight picture must be correct
What is the 4th principle
The shot must be released and followed through without any disturbance to the position
What does the first principle consist of
-firm hold on pistol grip with right hand
- left hand supporting handguard, elbow tucked it
- butt of riffle in shoulder
-eye on cheek piece
What does the 2nd principle consist of
- point of aim is natural
What does the 3rd principle consist of
-Eye relief is at 25 mm or there about
What does the 4th principle consist of
- correct breathing technique
- release shot carefully, don’t snatch the trigger
- hold in trigger for 2 or 3 seconds after shoot
What is the acronym used for the 3rd principle
E
A
S
T
What does EAST stand for
Eye
Appature
Sight
Target
What does East show
The order of alignment between the eye and target
