Machine-Gun Fire Commands: Structure and Purpose
A doctrine-informed explanation of fire-command structure, including alert, direction, target description, range, method, initiation, and subsequent corrections.
Raymond Miller
More Zeroing With Boresight
We are going to continue our discussion on the Laser Boresight. Specifically, we are going to talk about how to zero the enabler with a zeroed LBS. The reference for this is TM 9-5860-226-13&P dated August 2007. To learn how to zero the Laser Boresight, and why it is important to do this, reference the … Read more
Machine-Gun Ammunition Planning for Support by Fire
A doctrine-informed framework for machine-gun ammunition planning based on mission events, weapon data, fire control, distribution, carrying capacity, resupply, and reserve.
Calling the Shot: A Core Shooting Skill
Calling the shot means observing the sight or reticle at discharge, then comparing that honest visual call with the impact to diagnose performance and equipment.
Weapon Control and Workspace Management
A doctrine-informed explanation of the shooter’s workspace, rifle controls, selector management, safe manipulation, diagnosis, and position-specific dry practice.
Conflicting Surface Danger Zones in Range Planning
A historical Fort Bragg example explains how overlapping surface danger zones affect scheduling, coordination, approved weapons and ammunition, and safe live-fire execution.
How To Zero The Laser Boresight To A Weapon
Zeroing a 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 is, and why it is important, check our TTP post from before. What the Laser Boresight Does The Laser Boresight … Read more
SDZ’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 range operations, you will have to show that you have done the due diligence and can execute the training safely. Reference our discussion from last week if … Read more
Integrated 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 T-4, the instructors need to be certified, the prerequisite training for them needs to be conducted (e.g. Location Of Miss And Hits (LOMAH)/ Tower operations certification). If … Read more
Machine-Gun Classes of Fire Explained
A doctrine-based explanation of machine-gun classes of fire with respect to the ground, target, and gun, including grazing, plunging, enfilade, and controlled manipulation.