The Development and Implementation of Basic, Advanced, and Unit M16A1 Rifle Marksmanship Training Programs
Abstract
This report summarizes the research on M16A1 rifle marksmanship training conducted by the Army Research Institute (ARI) at Fort Benning primarily between March 1978 and January 1983. It examines research designed to identify marksmanship training problems and to evaluate promising solutions to these problems. The overall marksmanship research led to the development and implementation of an integrated set of three training programs: basic, advanced, and unit rifle marksmanship. These programs have been approved for adoption Army-wide by the U.S. Army Infantry School (USAIS) (as proponent). Implementation efforts are documented in the areas of equipment research, target design, range modification, training aids and devices, and instructor training. The report also summarizes the major problems that must be resolved for fully effective marksmanship training. It concludes with information about current or planned research directed toward improved marksmanship instruction. Keywords: Army training, Infantry, Gunnery trainers, Training devices, Training effectiveness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA204659
Entities
People
- Arthur D. Osborne
- Kenneth L. Evans