Reference Point Downrange Swot Analysis
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION
MARINE CORPS MARKSMANSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134‑5040
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMBAT PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP/
COACHES’ ANALYSIS
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE.
1) Given a M9 service pistol, holster, cartridge belt, magazines, ammunition pocket, ammunition, a target, and without reference aids engage a stationary target IAW MCRP 3-01B to achieve a qualifying score IAW MCO 3574.2_. (PMP.3.1)
2) Given range supplies, equipment, personnel to train and without reference aids, conduct dry fire Preparatory Training per Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program (MCCMP) and Pistol Marksmanship Program (PMP) lesson plans and IAW MCRP 3-01A and …show more content…
c) Through this process the coach identifies the amount of movement in the muzzle. From this, he can determine whether the movement is excessive. He can also analyze whether trends exist that may indicate “muscling” the weapon to bring it on target. The coach should observe the shooter’s wrists to determine whether movement is occurring to bring the weapon on target.
4) Observation of Head Position. The coach should observe the shooter’s head position. It needs to remain erect to enable the aiming eye to see directly through the sights. In an Isosceles position, shooters can incorrectly tilt the head up or down. Tilting the head makes it more difficult for the shooter to view through his sights. In a Weaver position, shooters can incorrectly tilt the head left or right.
2. TRIGGER CONTROL
a. Trigger Control. Trigger control is the skillful manipulation of the trigger that causes the pistol to fire, while maintaining sight alignment and sight picture. Proper trigger control aids in maintaining sight alignment as the shot is …show more content…
b) If the sight picture is outside the aiming area, the Marine stops and holds the rearward movement on the trigger until sight picture is reestablished.
c) When sight picture is reestablished, the rearward movement of the trigger is continued until the shot is fired.
e. Coaching Instruction for Analyzing Trigger Control. A shooter must master trigger control with the pistol during dry fire. Therefore, the coach must concentrate his efforts on working with shooters during dry fire. If the shooter has not mastered trigger control during dry fire, it is more difficult to master during live fire with limited training rounds available. In addition, the recoil of the weapon during live fire masks some trigger control problems, making it even more difficult to analyze and correct problems.
1) Single Action. The shooter is taught to relax and slow down, while practicing rifle trigger control. These are good principles, when teaching single action trigger control with the pistol.
a) The coach should have the shooter begin by practicing single action trigger
WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION
MARINE CORPS MARKSMANSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134‑5040
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMBAT PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP/
COACHES’ ANALYSIS
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE.
1) Given a M9 service pistol, holster, cartridge belt, magazines, ammunition pocket, ammunition, a target, and without reference aids engage a stationary target IAW MCRP 3-01B to achieve a qualifying score IAW MCO 3574.2_. (PMP.3.1)
2) Given range supplies, equipment, personnel to train and without reference aids, conduct dry fire Preparatory Training per Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program (MCCMP) and Pistol Marksmanship Program (PMP) lesson plans and IAW MCRP 3-01A and …show more content…
c) Through this process the coach identifies the amount of movement in the muzzle. From this, he can determine whether the movement is excessive. He can also analyze whether trends exist that may indicate “muscling” the weapon to bring it on target. The coach should observe the shooter’s wrists to determine whether movement is occurring to bring the weapon on target.
4) Observation of Head Position. The coach should observe the shooter’s head position. It needs to remain erect to enable the aiming eye to see directly through the sights. In an Isosceles position, shooters can incorrectly tilt the head up or down. Tilting the head makes it more difficult for the shooter to view through his sights. In a Weaver position, shooters can incorrectly tilt the head left or right.
2. TRIGGER CONTROL
a. Trigger Control. Trigger control is the skillful manipulation of the trigger that causes the pistol to fire, while maintaining sight alignment and sight picture. Proper trigger control aids in maintaining sight alignment as the shot is …show more content…
b) If the sight picture is outside the aiming area, the Marine stops and holds the rearward movement on the trigger until sight picture is reestablished.
c) When sight picture is reestablished, the rearward movement of the trigger is continued until the shot is fired.
e. Coaching Instruction for Analyzing Trigger Control. A shooter must master trigger control with the pistol during dry fire. Therefore, the coach must concentrate his efforts on working with shooters during dry fire. If the shooter has not mastered trigger control during dry fire, it is more difficult to master during live fire with limited training rounds available. In addition, the recoil of the weapon during live fire masks some trigger control problems, making it even more difficult to analyze and correct problems.
1) Single Action. The shooter is taught to relax and slow down, while practicing rifle trigger control. These are good principles, when teaching single action trigger control with the pistol.
a) The coach should have the shooter begin by practicing single action trigger