ARMY MARKSMANSHIP AND GUNNERY TRAINING. 1. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS

Abstract

A survey was conducted to determine where modifications in instructional techniques and the development of training aids can improve training effectiveness and permit the more economical and efficient use of training ammunition. A second phase of this work is already underway to seek means of implementing the findings. Based on the observation of marksmanship training in the field and in the classroom at The Infantry School, four infantry training divisions, an armored training division, an airborne infantry training division, and a Marine Recruit Depot, the survey team found that where demonstration is used as part of the training session, Army marksmanship training is in accord with good training principles. Practical work sessions also merit promise. The use of the 'county fair' method was found to be effective and to make the best use of instructor personnel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 19, 1952
Accession Number
AD0642391

Entities

People

  • Ezra V. Saul
  • Richard S. Hirsch

Organizations

  • Tufts University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Army Training
  • Automatic Rifles
  • Control Knobs
  • Engineering
  • Grenade Launchers
  • Gunfire
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Instructors
  • Job Analysis
  • Machine Guns
  • Military Training
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • Training Devices
  • Training Films

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation