MARKMANSHIP

MILITARY SCIENCE (MS-1)

Name of Presenter
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I. Explain the principles of good marksmanship.

II. Demonstrate the different firing position.

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A. Definition:
Marksmanship – 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.
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B. Fundamentals of Firing:
A soldier's development of good marksmanship skills is generally based
on how well he masters the two principles of: proper aiming and keeping
proper and steady hold of the rifle. Understand and master these basic
principles of good rifle marksmanship
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PRINCIPLES OF GOOD RIFLE MARKMANSHIP
1. PROPER AIMING - 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:

SIGHT ALIGNMENT Elements of correct

Sight picture:

 Sight Alignment
 Placement of aiming point

PLACEMENT OF AIMING POINT

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2. KEEPING PROPER AND STEADY HOLD. 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
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C. RIFLE FIRING POSITIONS

In combat situations, a soldier
should be able to assume the steadiest
possible firing position, which can
provide him observation of the target
area and some cover and concealment.
Due to the fast-changing situations in
the battlefield, he must be able to fire his
rifle effectively from different firing
positions at deferent ranges. Here are
the proper procedures in assuming the
different firing positions : (See
illustrations)
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STEPS IN RIFLE FIRING POSITION
1. Prone Position

Step One – Stand at ready position facing

your target with left foot slightly forward.
Step Two – Drop to your knees as you
hold your rifle securely.
Step Three – Slowly drop to the ground.
 Step Four – Hit the ground with your left
elbow as far right and forward as possible
so that it will be directly under the
rifle when your position is completed.
Step Five – Place the butt of the rifle on
your shoulder and press your check
against the stock.
Step Six – Keep your feet well apart
for stability.
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2. Sitting Position
Step One – Stand at ready position with your
left foot crossed over your right foot.
Step Two – Slowly drop to he ground, breaking
your fall with your right hand. Keep your feet in
place.
Step Three – your feet must be either crossed
or placed slightly apart, which ever is more
comfortable or offer more stable firing position.
Step Four – Place your left elbow far down or
inside of your left leg.
Step Five – Place the rifle butt on your
shoulder and press your cheek against the stock.
Step Six – Place your right elbow on inside of
your right leg. Grasp pistol grip with finger on the
trigger.
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3. Kneeling Position
Step One – Stand at ready position facing
the target with your left slightly forward.
Step Two – Drop to your right knee with
your right leg parallel to the target.
Step Three – Sit back on your heel while
holding your foot upright. You may also sit on
the side of your right foot flat on the ground.
so it will be directly under the rifle when
position is completed.
Step Five – Place the rifle butt on your
shoulder and press your cheek against the
stock and maintain constant spot-weld.
Step Six – Grasp the pistol grip, with right
hand in the line with your shoulder and ball of
your finger on the trigger.
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4. Standing Position firing
Step One – Stand at ready position with your
feet at a comfortable distance apart, to ensure
perfect balance. Also, distribute your weight
equally on your both feet.
Step Two – Place the rifle butt on our
shoulder while holding your left arm under the
rifle in the most comfortable and balanced
position. Your left hand should be grasping
the upper hand guard, slightly forward at the
balance of the rifle.
Step Three – Grasp the pistol grip with the
ball of our finger on the trigger. Keep your
elbow in line or above your shoulder.
Step Four – When in standing position,
always keep your body erect
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D. TRIANGULATION.
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.
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D. COACH AND PUPIL TECHNIQUES
During the conduct of
familiarization and record firing the
shooter and the assigned assistant
create a coach and pupil relationship.
The assigned assistant to individual firer
during firing serves as the coach and
provide him the most needed materials
like magazines, ammunitions and target
papers. The coach also serves as
the firer’s adviser whether he is hitting or
not on his target. The coach also reminds
the firer’s about range safety.
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