Force Mod Friday: The CaneBrake Zeroing Tool and the Importance of Zeroing Properly at 25 Meters

  For Force Mod Friday, we are going to be discussing a current capability gap of zeroing at actual distance as required by TC 3-22.9, change 2, dated August 2017. Appendix E, TC 3-22.9 states that at a minimum, you confirm your zero at actual distance. The reason for zeroing at true distance is it will … Read more

How to Mount an Army Optic to an M4A1

For training Tuesday, we are talking about the mounting of optics to Army weapons. Specifically, we are addressing the mounting of the M150 Rifle Combat Optic to the M4A1. The reference for this discussion is M150 RCO TM 9-1240-416-13&P and CCO TM 9-1240-413-13&P. The first thing that the Paratrooper should do is  check the eye … Read more

Capability Gap: How do we Zero Large Groups of Soldiers at True Distance?

For Force Mod Friday, we are going to be discussing a current capability gap: zeroing at true distance as required by TC 3-22.9, change 2, dated August 2017. Appendix E, TC 3-22.9 states that at a minimum, confirmation should be done at 300 meters. The reason for zeroing at true distance is it will reduce … Read more