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Safe Weapons Handling
As part of our previous discussion on control, I’d like to bring up one of the primary points Paratroopers of every MOS need to be aware of; that…
Read articleWhy PMAGs Are Better Than Aluminum USGI Mags
This subject is currently at some higher levels and I put this together to give some end user perspective. I’ve been involved with PMAGs since almost the beginning…
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 articleBack to the basics: A business primer
After several phone calls to a number of different industry folks in the last couple weeks I am struck by something a business professor told me years ago,…
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 articleTerror, Violence, and The Modern Police Officer
The war on terror sparked on September 11th, 2001. When the U.S. was attacked on its own soil it opened eyes of police forces to upgrade equipment prior…
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…
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 (Standards in Training Commision)
For this discussion on Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, I will be discussing DA Pam 350-38 (Standards in Training Commision). This book is used in conjunction with TC 3-20.0…
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 articleLMS Defense Night Vision Fundamentals Course with Daniel Bales: AAR
After Action Report Course: LMS Defense Night Vision Fundamentals Course Instructor: Daniel Bales Host facility: LMS Defense Combat Development Center Location: Fernley, Nevada Course length: 1 day *In…
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