Precision Fire Drills

• Shooting Range Drills 

Understanding Scopes

• Ranging - Weapon Performance

Understanding camouflage

• Terrain & Visual Camouflage

Understanding the Kit and Basics

Roles and Responsibilities

• Role in a Squad/Team/Platoon:

  • Provide precision fire support to engage targets beyond the effective range of standard rifles.

  • Assist in suppressing enemy positions with accurate, long-range fire.

  • Identify and report enemy movements or high-value targets.

  • Avoid unnecessary exposure to maintain the element of surprise and operational stealth.

Kit Overview

1. Primary Weapon:

   • M112 Rifle equipped with modular scopes (thermal, NVG-compatible, and standard scopes).

2. Secondary Weapon:

   • Sidearm for close-quarters engagement or emergencies.

3. Equipment:

   • Rangefinder: For accurate distance measurement.

   • Range Binoculars: Includes distance calculation tools for manual ranging.

   • Smoke Grenades: Use for concealment during repositioning.

4. Lasers and Laser Communication:

   • Use lasers to silently mark targets for teammates or call out enemy locations.

   • Understand that laser beams can give away your position to enemies with NVGs; use sparingly.

Scopes and Limitations

• Ranging - Weapon Performance

Ranging Techniques

1. Using a Rangefinder or Rang Bino:

   • Aim at the target to get an instant distance measurement.

2. Using Binoculars Manually:

   • Utilize binocular crosshairs for manual distance calculation.

   • Input visible measurements into the range formula:

     • Formula: (W/H in meters) x 1000 ÷ Mildots

     • Use 1.7m (standing soldier height) or vehicle widths (4.5m–7.5m) as references.

3. Examples:

   • Target is 4 mildots high, height of 1.7m:
     (1.7 x 1000) ÷ 4 = 425 meters.

   • Vehicle width is 6 mildots, vehicle size is 5.5m:
     (5.5 x 1000) ÷ 6 = 917 meters.

Kill Shots and Penetration

• Kill Shot Placement:

  • Kill Shots

• Vehicle Penetration:

  • Light vehicles (e.g., jeeps): Bullets can penetrate glass and thin armor.

  • Heavy vehicles (e.g., APCs): Bullets cannot penetrate; target exposed personnel or weak spots.

Elevation and Moving Targets

1. Elevation Adjustments:

   • Shooting uphill: Bullets hit higher than expected (adjust aim lower).

   • Shooting downhill: Bullets hit lower than expected (adjust aim higher).

2. Anticipating Moving Targets:

   • Account for target speed, distance, and bullet travel time.

   • Adjust lead time:

     • Slow walking: Small lead adjustment.

     • Medium pace: Moderate lead adjustment.

     • Fast pace: Significant lead adjustment.

Positive Identification (PID)

• Why PID is Critical:

  • Avoid collateral damage by ensuring targets are hostile before engaging.

  • Distinguish between civilians, unarmed personnel, and armed combatants.

• Best Practices:

  • Use optics to scan for visible weapons or hostile behavior.

  • Do not engage unless you are certain of the target’s intent.

Camouflage and Terrain

• Effective Camouflage Techniques:

  • Terrain & Visual Camouflage

• Choose Terrain Wisely:

  • Positions near tree lines, ridgelines, or reverse slopes provide cover and concealment.

3 Ds: Direction, Distance, Description

• Always report enemy locations using the 3 Ds:

  1. Direction: Provide a clock reference (e.g., "Enemy at 3 o’clock").

  2. Distance: Estimate or calculate using rangefinders or optics (e.g., "500 meters").

  3. Description: Include target details (e.g., "Four-man squad, heavily armed").

Communication Basics

• Use the radio to:

  • Report enemy positions and movements.

  • Relay SALT reports:

    • Size, Activity, Location, Time.

Drills

1. Target Engagement (300+ Meters):

   • Achieve 10/10 kill shots on targets at various elevations (flat, uphill, downhill).

   • Practice shooting with mounted and unmounted rifles.

2. Moving Target Drill:

   • Engage targets moving at different speeds:

     • Slow walk, medium pace, and fast pace.

   • Adjust lead time to anticipate target movement.

3. PID Drill (Positive Identification):

   • Scenarios include civilians, unarmed personnel, and enemy combatants.

   • Only engage confirmed threats.

   • Ensure single, precise shots to avoid giving away your position.

Advanced Marksman Training

Objective:

Develop Advanced Marksmen as reliable, highly skilled snipers within a platoon, squad, or team. Focus on exceptional shooting skills, positioning, and defensive contingency planning using tools like C4 and smokes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deliver precise fire support in diverse combat scenarios.

• Utilize map skills to find optimal firing positions.

• Deploy C4 for defensive purposes only (block roads, create panic, cover retreat).

• Maintain stealth, situational awareness, and clear escape routes.

• Provide accurate updates to your TL using clear communication skills.

Kit:

• Weapons:

  • Primary: M112 Rifle with thermal, NVG-compatible, and standard scopes.

  • Secondary: Sidearm for close-quarters combat.

• Explosives:

  • 5 C4 charges with 3 detonators (contingency use only).

• Tools:

  • Advanced range binoculars for manual ranging.

  • 6 smoke grenades for concealment and distraction.

Skills:

1. Advanced Map Reading and Positioning:

   • Find ideal positions for precision shooting and escape routes.

   • Use terrain features (ridges, reverse slopes, tree lines) for concealment.

2. C4 Use for Contingency:

   • Set traps to delay or panic enemy forces, or block pursuit routes.

   • Combine with smoke grenades for maximum disruption.

3. Precision Shooting:

   • Engage moving or multiple targets under stress.

   • Maintain accuracy while out of breath or repositioning.

4. Radio Communication:

   • Accurately report enemy movements to your TL.

   • Communicate clearly and concisely under pressure to the TL.

5. PACE Planning:

   • Always have a Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency plan for every scenario.

Drills:

1. Basic Proficiency (Must Pass 100%):

   • Target Engagement (300+ Meters): 10/10 kill shots at various elevations (flat, uphill, downhill).

   • Moving Target Drill: Engage fast-moving targets with accurate lead timing.

   • PID Drill: Identify and engage armed combatants while avoiding civilians.

2. Advanced Drills:

   • Close-Quarters Hip Accuracy: Hit 10/10 targets using hip fire.

   • Simultaneous Target Engagement: Hit two targets at 300+ meters before reaction, both mounted and unmounted.

   • Crowd Scan: Identify concealed armed threats among civilians, even though they will only have a concealed sidearm, by scanning their behavior.

   • High-Speed Moving Targets: Engage and neutralize fast-moving targets with precision.

   • Escape Planning: Use PACE and combine C4 and smokes to escape or delay enemy forces.

Tactical Guidelines:

• Stealth:

  • Avoid consecutive shots to prevent detection.

Key Takeaways:

• Operate as a reliable sniper within your squad or platoon.

• Precision and adaptability are critical in combat scenarios.

• Use tools like C4 and smokes for self-protection, not offense.

• Always prioritize stealth, situational awareness, and clear communication.

Complete this training to become an advanced asset in your team.