Report of the Rifle Marksmanship Evaluation Board.
Abstract
As an initial step in its evaluation, the Board identified and analyzed Department of the Army's objectives in the field of rifle marksmanship. This review revealed no clearly stated objective or objectives dealing with the total subject of rifle marksmanship. These objectives were analyzed and reanalyzed during all of the Board's discussions of the major problems and in final conclusion the Board recommends these as a statement of policy in establishment of an Army-wide rifle marksmanship program. (a) To develop in every soldier during Basic Combat Training: (1) The confidence, will, knowledge, and skills required to fire a rifle and hit enemy personnel in combat. (2) The ability to apply correct techniques of fire when he functions as an individual in a fire unit in the engagement of enemy personnel. (b) To insure that every soldier maintains a continuing degree of proficiency in combat rifle firing consistent with the mission of the unit to which the soldier is assigned. (c) To provide in time of peace a broad base of shooters from which potential precision target marksmen can be selected and further trained to successfully compete in interservice, civilian, and international competition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 28, 1961
- Accession Number
- ADA074158