Infantry ALC Marksmanship Exam Latest Guide 2023
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Is all shooting the same?
All shooting is the same, the fundamentals required to hit your target are the same.
What are the 4 fundamentals of marksmanship?
Steady Position
Sight Picture
Breathing
Trigger Squeeze
What are the 2 firing tasks?
Sight alignment
Trigger Control
Will the bullet always go in the direction that the barrel is pointed?
Yes
What is sight alignment?
The process of centering your eye with the aiming system
What is sight picture?
The process of centering your eye with the aiming system and with the target
Why is consistent stock weld important?
allows for consistent sight alignment
While aiming, where should your eye be focused?
The front sight post or reticle
What does misalignment of sighting system create?
Angular error that increases with distance
What is Trigger Control?
The skillful manipulation of the trigger that causes the rifle to fire without disturbing the
aim
How should your finger be placed on the trigger?
It doesn't matter as long as you have it resting on the trigger naturally
What is follow through?
Continuing to apply the basic fundamentals until recoil has ceased
Consistent sight alignment plus smooth trigger control is known as what?
Shooting / integrated act of firing
What is the purpose of a firing position?
to support the 2 basic firing tasks (sight alignment and trigger control)
What are the 4 elements of steady position?
Support
Muscular Relaxation
Natural Point of Aim
Durability
What are the 5 points of a solid position?
1. Non-Firing hand
2. Firing Hand
3. Elbows
Verified
Is all shooting the same?
All shooting is the same, the fundamentals required to hit your target are the same.
What are the 4 fundamentals of marksmanship?
Steady Position
Sight Picture
Breathing
Trigger Squeeze
What are the 2 firing tasks?
Sight alignment
Trigger Control
Will the bullet always go in the direction that the barrel is pointed?
Yes
What is sight alignment?
The process of centering your eye with the aiming system
What is sight picture?
The process of centering your eye with the aiming system and with the target
Why is consistent stock weld important?
allows for consistent sight alignment
While aiming, where should your eye be focused?
The front sight post or reticle
What does misalignment of sighting system create?
Angular error that increases with distance
What is Trigger Control?
The skillful manipulation of the trigger that causes the rifle to fire without disturbing the
aim
How should your finger be placed on the trigger?
It doesn't matter as long as you have it resting on the trigger naturally
What is follow through?
Continuing to apply the basic fundamentals until recoil has ceased
Consistent sight alignment plus smooth trigger control is known as what?
Shooting / integrated act of firing
What is the purpose of a firing position?
to support the 2 basic firing tasks (sight alignment and trigger control)
What are the 4 elements of steady position?
Support
Muscular Relaxation
Natural Point of Aim
Durability
What are the 5 points of a solid position?
1. Non-Firing hand
2. Firing Hand
3. Elbows
