TASK

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TASK CONDUCT PRELIMINARY MARKSMANSHIP
TRAINING PMT CONDITIONS Given soldiers requiring
marksmanship training, a suitable training area,
an M16A2 rifle, target boxes with paddles, dime,
magazines and assistant instructors, training
soldiers on marksmanship training. STANDARDS Disp
lay proficiency in the four key fundamental of
Steady Position, Aim, Breathing and Trigger
Squeeze and be capable of integrating all
marksmanship skills into the integrated act of
firing the M16A2 rifle to qualify with an
individually assigned weapon
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• THE BASICS
• FUNCTION CHECK
• LOAD / UNLOAD M16A2 RIFLE
• OPERATE THE M16A2 RIFLE
• CLEAR STOPPAGES
• SLAP
• PULL
• OBSERVE
• RELEASE
• TAP
• SHOOT
• DOUBLE FEED
• MISS FIRE (SQUIB LOAD)

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Eye Dominance Determine which eye is dominant to
determine which firing method will be
utilizedright or left shoulder. Shooting
Position Non-Firing Hand-The handguard should
be gripped lightly with slight rearward
pressure. Rifle Butt- Is placed in the pocket of
the firing shoulder to reduce recoil and to keep
steady. Firing hand-The three fingers on the hand
grip applies a rearward pressure, the forefinger
tip is placed on the trigger when ready to
fire. Firing Elbow-Maintains balance. Non-firing
elbow- Positioned firmly under the rifle to allow
for a comfortable and stable position Support- If
sandbags are used for support it should be
utilized to provide support to the rifle. Natural
Point of Aim-The body is aligned so that the
body, rifle and target are aligned with the
desired aiming point.
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AIMING Focus on the front sight post as a skill
which must be acquired with practice. Steady
hold and sight alignment are paramount skills to
aim effectively
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Breath Control During zeroing, there is a moment
of natural respiratory pause while breathing when
most of the air has been exhaled from the lungs
and before inhalingthe shot must be fired before
feeling discomfort. The second technique is
employed during short exposure targets, and the
breath is held when the soldier is about to
squeezed the trigger.
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SUPPORTED FIRING POSITION
PRONE UNSUPPORTED POSTION
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• The coach observes the firer to see that he/she-
• Uses the correct position and properly applies
  steady-position elements.
• Properly loads the rifle.
• Holds breath correctly by watching the back of
  the firer.
• Applies proper trigger squeeze, determines
  whether the firer flinched or jerks by watching
  soldiers head, shoulders, trigger finger, and
  firing hand/arm.
• Is tense and nervousmay need have firer breathe
  several times to relax.

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SIGHTING AND ZEROING Zeroing is conducted at 25
meters because facilities do not exist to zero at
250 meters. The Elevation knob is turned one
click past 8/3 to ensure the bullet strikes in
the same location at 250 meters as 25
metersotherwise a 42m target would be necessary
to hit at the exact same spot as 250 meters. The
maximum ordinate is reached at approximately 175
meters and hits approximately 7 inches below at
300 meters. So long as a proper zero is obtained
all targets may be hit out to 300 meters with no
adjustments to the weapon.
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MOPP FIRING The weapon will need to be canted
to the right or left depending on the mask
canister to facilitate a soldiers ability to
obtain proper sight alignment.
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Increase of shot group size A shot group that is
4cm on the zero target will expand as the bullets
go down rangea 4cm shot group at 25m is 48.26cm
(or 19) at 300m. A one inch shot group at 25m
will increase to a 10 shot group at 250m.
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Shot Group Marking The soldier must mark each
shot group for a clear record of his firing
practice by connecting three bullet holes on the
target with a straight line and placing a number
by the shot group. Mark an X in the center of
the three-shot shot group. When two shots are
near one end of the group and the third is toward
the other end, mark the X nearer the two close
shots.
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AMMUNITION The M16A2 utilized the 5.56mm, Ball
M855 and is the standard NATO round for this
weapon system and is easily identified by a green
tip. The Cartridge 5.56mm, Tracer, M856 is used
in the M16A2 Rifle and is easily recognizable by
its red tip. When storing ammo in the open,
make sure you place it on dunnage (a palate) at
least six inches from the ground and protect it
with a cover, leaving enough space for air to
circulate. Since the 5.56mm ammo is severely and
aversely affected by moisture and high
temperatures, only open ammo boxes when ready to
issue and use the ammunition. Protect the ammo
from high temperatures and the direct sun never
attempt to disassemble ammunition or any of its
components, and never grease or lubricate
ammunition.
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• TEST
• Disassemble/Assemble the M16A2 Rifle
• Perform Functions Check
• Perform SPORTS
• What do you do in the event of a double feed?
• What do you do if the weapon fires but fails to
  recoil?
• What do you do if the previous round fails to
  extract?
• Demonstrate the prone unsupported position
• a. Non-firing hand grip
• b. Rifle butt position
• c. Firing hand placement
• d. Firing elbow placement
• e. Correct cheek to stock weld
• f. Correct Support
• g. Natural point of aim

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• Display proper sight picture (demonstrate).
• Display proper trigger squeeze (demonstrate).
• While coaching name four things you are looking
  for while watching the firer.
• How large is a good shot group?
• 12. How would a shot group appear if the firer
  had a breathing problem on one of his or her
  shots?
• 13. How would it appear if a firer had improper
  trigger squeeze while reading the 25 meter zero
  card?
• 14. How would a shot group appear if a firer
  needs to work on sight picture and all shooting
  fundamentals?
• 15. What is the maximum ordinate and where does
  it occur down range?