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Functional Element Of Weapon Control
We are continuing our discussion on the functional element of control. Specifically, we will be addressing workspace management. The reference for this study is TC 3-22.9 dated January…
Read articleConflicting SDZ’s
We’re continuing our discussion on Surface Danger Areas (SDZ’s). Specifically, we will be discussing how they conflict with each other. I will be using Macridge impact area here…
Read articleOpportunity Cost
This article begins in 2012, when I joined m4carbine.net. It seemed to me to be a gathering of solid people giving out solid advice, so I started reading.…
Read articleHow To Zero The Laser Boresight To A Weapon
We’re going to do a talk through on how to zero the laser boresight to a weapon. If you have any questions on what this piece of kit…
Read articleSDZ’s Continued
We are continuing our discussion on Surface Danger Zones or SDZ’s. This is important to know, because to get certain range concepts approved by your range officer at…
Read articleIntegrated Weapons Training Strategy (Continued)
We are continuing our discussion on how to resource training utilizing the Integrated Weapons Training Strategy. The reference for this post is TC 3-20.0 dated July 2015. at…
Read articleMachine Gun Classes Of Fire
We’re going to continue our discussion of Machine Gun Theory. Specifically, we will discuss what the classes of fire are, and discuss them each in order. The old…
Read articleThe Art of Tactics
The art of tactics consists of three interrelated aspects: the creative and flexible array of means to accomplish assigned missions, decision-making under conditions of uncertainty when faced with…
Read articlePositive Weapon Control
We are going to be discussing the first few components of the element of Control. Training Circular 3-22.9, Change 1 dated January 2017 states that control is: “all…
Read articleThe 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
We are starting a discussion on Surface Danger Zones. Specifically we will discuss what the different types are, and the different parts that make up an SDZ. The…
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 Conditions and Compound Conditions
We are continuing our discussion on the functional element of Aiming as it relates to the shot process. Specifically, we will be addressing shooter conditions and Compound Conditions.…
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 articleRange Facility Management Support System
For this discussion we will be looking at how the two-week read-only calendar for the Range Facility Management Support System can be your best friend in finding available…
Read articleIntegrated Weapons Training Strategy
We will be discussing the Integrated Weapons Training Strategy in more detail. The IWTS is structured with four gates, six tables for each gate. As with an x/y…
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…
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