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The Laser Bore Sight
We are going to talk about lessons learned from the DRE this week. Specifically, we will be discussing a system that is underutilized in the arms room; The…
Read articleSurface Danger Zones
Understanding Surface Danger Zones We are starting a discussion on Surface Danger Zones. Specifically we will discuss what the different types are, and the different parts that make…
Read articleBallistic Considerations of Machine Guns
Time to start a new discussion about Machine Guns. Specifically, we will start to address the specific ballistic considerations that come into play when employing machine guns. We…
Read articleShooter and Compound Conditions in Rifle Engagements
How movement, weapon cant, protective equipment, visibility, firing position, and overlapping variables affect aiming and accountable rifle engagement.
Read articlePlanning and Maximizing Dry Fire
Due to the importance of dry fire, we are continuing our discussion on dry-firing. We have established what drills we need to do at a minimum according to doctrine,…
Read articleRange Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) Continued
We will now be continuing our discussion on the Range Facility Management Support System, or RFMSS. For those not familiar with the two-week calendar format it is set…
Read article25m M16/M4 Zero Target
This one was primarily written by Mike Lewis who was the 82nd Airborne Small Arms Master Gunner before me. He worked with Ash Hess , John Brady , and Paul…
Read articleIntegrated Weapons Training Strategy (IWTS)
We are continuing our discussion on the Integrated Weapons Training Strategy (IWTS), specifically, we will be addressing how to use it for planning and resourcing our training. Considerable…
Read articleEverything You Wanted To Know About Wind, Target Conditions, & Shooting Moving Targets (But Were Afraid To Ask)
We will be continuing our prior discussion Aiming as a part of the shot process. Specifically, we will be focusing on how Target Conditions, moving targets, the wind,…
Read articleFoundations of the Shot Process: Dryfire
We will discuss dry-fire. Where do we start at to build a solid foundation for our shot process? What References do we use? TC 3-22.9 dated May of…
Read articleComplex Engagements
To continue the previous article about aiming as a part of the shot process. Specifically, we will be focusing on what complex engagements are, what three conditions affect…
Read articleAchieving Zero With An M4
For this one we will be discussing how to achieve a good zero with the M4 Rifle. This is the first rounds that the Paratrooper will be firing…
Read articleUsing RFMSS to Plan and Schedule Military Ranges
A practical overview of using the Range Facility Management Support System to check availability, identify conflicts, coordinate resources, and support military range planning.
Read articleArmy Integrated Weapons Training Strategy: An Overview
An overview of progressive Army weapons training from preliminary instruction and simulation through dry practice, zero, qualification, and collective proficiency.
Read articleShot Process: Aiming
TC 3-22.9 dated May 2016, states that aiming is “the continuous process of orienting the weapon correctly, aligning the sights aligning on the target, and the application of…
Read articleSTRAC Continued
As we discussed DA PAM 350-38 (also known as the STRAC) and how it affects training for the paratrooper. I am now going to go on a talk…
Read articleDA Pam 350-38 and STRAC Ammunition Planning
Understand how DA Pam 350-38 connects Army weapons-training strategies with ammunition requirements, forecasting, authorized systems, and progressive planning.
Read articleShot Process: Stability
Today we will be discussing the first functional element of the shot process: Stability. While some would say that stability is the most important element, we want our…
Read articleTactical Tailor Tahoma Tote Rucksack Review
Author’s note: This pack appears to have been renamed the “RR2600 Assault Malice Pack” according to Tactical Tailor’s website. There appear to be no differences according to their…
Read articleWeapon System Visual Signature Reduction aka “spray painting your rifle”
“(Camouflage) is the use of materials and techniques to hide, blend, disguise, decoy, or disrupt the appearance of military targets and/or their backgrounds” – Army ATTP 3-34.39, Camouflage,…
Read articleSoldier Survivability: The KDH PC
The KDH Plate Carrier (PC) was flawed from inception. This system was fielded to us as part of the Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI) prior to our 2011-2012 deployment…
Read articleB.E. Meyers: GLARE RECOIL
B.E. Meyers Awarded Sole Source Contract by U.S. Marine Corps for Ocular Interruption System February 10, 2016 (Redmond, WA) – Marine Corps Systems Command has selected B.E. Meyers…
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