TABLE OF CONTENTS

* Lesson Plan - - - - A
* Lesson Outline - - - - B
* Lesson Manuscript - - - C
* Advance Sheet - - - - D
* Lesson Handout - - - E
* Questionnaire - - - - F
* Answer Key - - - - G
* Transparencies - - - H
 SCOPE OF THE LESSON

* Definition of Terms
* Fundamentals of Marksmanship
* Components of Integrated Acts of Shooting
* Phases of Aiming
* Elements of Correct Sight Picture
* Factors which effect holding a rifle steady
* Indication of Improper Trigger Control
* Standard Firing Position
* Marksmanship Principles
* Coach and Pupil Method
* Range Safety Precautions
 LESSON PLAN

ADMINISTRATIVE DATA:

I. LESSON TITLE: MARKSMANSHIP

II. LESSON OBJECTIVES

a. To develop the ability to fire quickly one or more

accurate shots.
b. Know the Fundamental of Firing, types of firing position,
correct sight picture and coach and pupil methods.

TASK:

At the end of presentation, the student should be able to:

1. Definition of Terms

2. Enumerate and discuss the following:

a. Fundamental of Marksmanship.
b. Components of Integrated Act of
Shooting.
c. Phases of Aiming.
d. Elements of Correct Sight Picture.
e. Factors which effect holding a rifle steady.
f. Indication of Improper Trigger Control.

3. Discuss the Standard of Firing Position

4. Know the Marksmanship Principles

5. Know the Coach and Pupil Method

6. Know the Range Safety Precaution and know how to

apply it.

CONDITION:

Provide Handout to the student prior to the start of the class

and be given lectures and discussion type of presentation of the subject:
 STANDARD:

Student must attain the acceptable performance of passing

grade higher than 70% in the subject after the classroom instruction.

III. PRESENTED TO: ROTC PDT Panel

IV. TIME ALLOTED: One (1) Hour

V. TYPE OF PRESENTATION: Lecture and Discussion

VI. UNIFORM: BDA

VII. ISSUE MATERIALS: Handouts

VIII. REFERENCES: FM 23-35 and Handout for BINCOC

IX. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

a. Additional Personnel - None

b. Classroom Requirements - Overhead Projector
- Transparency
c. Instructor Aide - Pistol Cal .45
- Rifle 5.56mm M16A1
 LESSON OUTLINE

I. LESSON TITLE: MARKSMANSHIP

II. INTRODUCTION: Three Minutes

a. Background of the subject

b. Motivation/Objectives
c. Scope of Subject

BODY OF THE LESSON:

A. EXPLANATION:

1. Definition of Terms

2. Enumerate and discuss the following:

g. Fundamental of Marksmanship
h. Components of Integrated Act of Shooting
i. Phases of Aiming
j. Elements of Correct Sight Picture
k. Factors which effect holding a rifle steady
l. Indication of Improper Trigger Control

B. EXAMINATION: (See Attached)

CONCLUSION:

a. Summary//Recapitulation

b. Clarification of Doubts

c. Concluding statement
 LESSON MANUSCRIPT
I. TITLE: MARKSMANSHIP

II. INTRODUCTION:

a. Background of the subject:

Firing the automatic pistol or a rifle is purely mechanical

operation. Therefore, the most effective method of instruction in
marksmanship with hand weapons is the same as those generally applied
to instruction in any other mechanical operation. Essential subject material
is divided into several arranged phases, each of which the student must
learn in proper sequence. Further, his wok throughout the course of
instruction must be supervised with a view to detecting in correcting his
mistakes and preventing the fixation of undesirable shooting habits.

b. Motivation/Objectives:

1. To train and develop POTC students in the rudiment

of military tactics and services and order to produce capable, responsive
and adequate trained future Officer.

2. To develop the ability to fire quickly one or more

accurate shots.

3. To attain the accuracy, training must include and

initial phases carefully coach slow fire.

Gentlemen, at the end of the\is lesson, you must be able

to:

- Define Marksmanship
- Know the fundamental of firing, types of firing
position, correct sight picture, coach and pupil method and range safety
precautions.

c. Scope of the lesson:

1. Training in marksmanship with hand weapon includes

preparatory instruction, range practice and firing for record and combat.

2. Know the fundamental of firing, types of firing position,

correct sight picture, coach and pupil method and range safety precautions.
III. BODY OF THE LESSON:

A. Explanation:

1. Define the following terms:

a. Marksmanship
b. Marksmanship Training

2. Enumerate and discuss the following:

a. Fundamental of Marksmanship
b. Enumerate the components of integrated acts of
shooting.
c. Enumerate and discuss phases of aiming
d. Enumerate and discuss elements of correct
sight picture.
e. Enumerate and discuss factors which effect
holding a rifle steady.
f. Enumerate and discuss indication of improper
trigger control.

3. Discuss the Standards of Firing Position

4. Know the Marksmanship Principles

5. Know the Coach and Pupil Method

6. Know the Range Safety Precautions and how to apply

it.

B. EXAMINATION:

IV. CONCLUSION:

a. Summary/Recapitulation

b. Clarification of Doubts

c. Concluding statement
 ADVANCE SHEET

I. LESSON TITLE:

II. LESSON OBJECTIVES:

a. To train and develop ROTC students in the rudiments of

military tactics and services and order to produce capable, responsive and
adequate trained future Officers.

b. To develop the ability to fire quickly one or more accurate

shots.

c. To attain accuracy, training must include in its initial phases

carefully coached and slow fire.

TASKS:

a. Define Marksmanship
b. Know the different firing position and the fundamentals of
firing.
c. Explain and enumerate the phases of aiming
d. Explain and perform/demonstrate the standard of firing
position
e. Enumerate the marksmanship principles
f. Know the coach and pupil method
g. Know the range safety precautions and how to apply it

III. ASSIGNMENT: ARESCOM

IV. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION:

Students are advice to listen carefully to the instructor before

they ask questions regarding marksmanship training and also participate in
the conduct of actual dry firing as required.
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ROTC

LESSON HANDOUT
SUBJECT: MARKSMANSHIP

INTRODUCTION:

Firing the Automatic Pistol or a rifle is purely mechanical

operation. Therefore the most effective method of instruction in
marksmanship with hand weapon are the same as those generally applied
to instruction any other mechanical operation. Essential subject material is
divided into several arranged phases, each of which the students must
learn in proper sequence. Further, his work throughout the course of
instruction must be supervised with a view to detecting and correcting his
mistake and preventing the fixation of undesirable shooting habits.

1. Definition of Terms.

a. Marksmanship – is the basic in training the soldier to

employ successfully the pistol or the rifle in combat.

b. Marksmanship Training – is the technique of teaching

of personnel on how to fire the weapon accurately and employ it in combat.

2. Fundamentals of Marksmanship:

- Aiming
- Holding
- Positions
- Trigger Control

3. Components of Integrated Acts of Shooting:

a. Aiming – In aiming the firer is concerned with correct

pointing his pistol or rifle so that the projectile will hit the target when he
fires. To do the aiming, we must have the rear sight, the front sight blade
and the target or aiming point in their proper relationship known as the
correct picture (transparency # _______)
 b. Steady Hold factor – is the technique of holding a
weapon as steady as possible while aligning the sight in firing the weapon.

4. Phases of Aiming:

a. Relationship between the eye and the sight – The

placement of the eye is called eye relief. Proper eye relief subject o minor
variation is approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches). The best method of fixing eye
relief is with the spot weld. (Position of the neck).

b. Sight alignment – is the relationship between the front

sight and the rear sight with respect to the firers’ eye. (Transparency
#_____)

c. Sight Picture – is obtained when the front sight and

rear sight are properly aligned to the target and aiming point is the correct
relationship to the front sight blade. (transparency #______)

d. Breathing and Aiming Process – takes a normal

breath, let part of it and hold the remainder by closing he throat. We should
not hold our breath for more than approximately ten (10) seconds,
otherwise, our vision may begin to blur and lung strain may cause muscular
tension. Here also it must be emphasize that you must hold your breath
while pulling the trigger.

e. Aiming Practice – is conducted before firing live

rounds. During day firing, the soldier should practice sight alignment and
placement of the aiming point.

5. Elements of Correct Sight Picture:

a. Sight Alignment – the top of the front sight blade is

exactly in the center of the rear sight aperture. You can insure that focusing
your eye on the front sight blade through the indistinct or fuzzy appearing
rear sight aperture.

b. Aiming point – is the target on which you are aligned

your sight.

6. Factors which affect holding a rifle steady:

a. Grip of the left hand

b. Rifle butt in the pocket of the shoulder
c. Grip of the right hand
d. Right elbow
 e. Spot weld
f. Breathing
g. Relaxation
h. Trigger control

* Trigger control – is the independent action of the

forefinger on the trigger pulling, it straight to the rear with uniformly
increasing pressure until the weapon fired.

* Uniformly increasing pressure of trigger control:

a. Taking up the slack

b. Increasing the pressure
c. Maintaining the pressure

* Trigger Operations

a. Firm grip of the right hand must be taken

up on the first trigger pressure.
b. Index finger touches trigger well using
the first joint.
c. Regulate breathing, the target sight and
eye are in line, hold your breath and pull the trigger, still holding your breath
a second then release the trigger finger again.

* Indication of improper trigger control:

a. Flinching – this is the firer reaction of the

anticipated recoil of the exploding round.

b. Bucking – this is an attempt by the firer to

take-up the recoil just before the weapon fires by tensing his shoulder
muscles and moving the shoulder forward.

c. Jerking – this is an attempt by the firer to

make rifle fire at a certain time by rapidly applying pressure on the trigger.

* Type of trigger for rifle 5.56 mm M16A1:

a. Semi automatic fire trigger control.

b. Automatic fire trigger control.

7. Standard Firing Position: (transparency # _____)

 a. Prone position – this position presents a low silhouette and
easily adopted for the use of cover and support.

b. Kneeling position – this position are suitable for use at live

ground that slope gently upward.

c. Standing position – this position is used in the assault to

engage surprise target and when no other position can be used.

d. Foxhole – this position is used whenever prepared positions

are available.

e. Sitting position – this position will unable the firer to fire

across obstacles and low walls.

f. Squatting position – this position is an excellent position to

be used in a mud, shallow water or contaminated area. It is used on level
ground that slopes gently downward. (for flexibility, both feet must on the
ground)

8. Marksmanship Principles (transparency # _______)

a. Position and hold must be firm enough to support the

weapon.
b. Weapon must point naturally at the target.
c. Controlled breathing.
d. Correct sight picture.
e. Trigger release.
f. Follow through.
g. Calling the shot.

* Follow through – is the continued mental and physical

application of the fundamental after each round has been fired.

9. Coach and pupil method – the coach and pupil method of

instruction is peculiarly applicable the training in marksmanship. By working
in pairs when receiving an instruction, each man of the team is enabled
alternately to learned while acting as coach and watching the action and
correcting the mistakes of his partners and then performing exercise himself
as pupil. Each man is also permitted to rest periodically without halting the
progress of his training. In order to receive maximum benefit from the coach
and pupil method of instruction, each man must understand thoroughly its
purpose and his individual responsibility both as coach and pupil. This
method of the instruction is used throughout all phases of marksmanship
training wherever applicable.
 10. Range safety precautions:

a. The bolt of all rifles must be opened always.

b. All loading and unloading is executed on the firing line with
the muscle of the rifle or pistol pointing towards the target. Strictly no
loading behind the firing line.
c. No weapon is loaded until the command load is given.
d. All firing must controlled by signal, commands will be given
by the designated Range Officer/NCO. Do not fire until the command fire is
given.
e. At the command “CEASE FIRE” all trigger finger must be
automatically removed b\ from the trigger and shift to safe.
f. No weapon is to be removed from the firing line until it has
been expected to see to it that it is clear with ammo and safety liver at safe,
bolt must be open always.
g. No person is allowed beyond the firing line for any reason
for purpose. No weapons carried in front of the firing line.
h. After firing, place the selector liver at safe, remove
magazine and always keep the bolt open.
i. In case of malfunction or alibi, do immediate actions or
remedial actions, which make the barrel pointing to the target. If failed, raise
hand, but alibi to assisted by the DI or COACH.
j. Anyone observing an unsafe act will immediately call
“CEASEFIRE”.
k. Consider the rifle or pistol LOADED at all times, even in the
break areas. Never point the pistol or rifle to anyone you not want to hurt.

FOR CAL .45 PISTOL:

a. Never place a loaded magazine in the automatic pistol nor

load the revolver until you have taken your place at the firing point.
b. Always remove the magazine and unload the pistol before
leaving the firing point.
c. Always hold the loaded pistol at the position of raise pistol,
except while aiming.
d. When firing ceases temporarily, lock the piece and hold it at
raise pistol. Do not assumed any position except raise pistol without first
removing the magazine and unloading.
e. If one or more cartridges remain unfired at the end of a
timed – fire, sustained – fire, or quick – fire score, remove the magazine
and unload immediately.
f. The range will be kept thoroughly policed at all times. The
officer-in-charge of firing will inspect to insure the empty cartridge cases
and unfired rounds are separated from each other and from all trash.
Further, he will insure that all empty cartridge cases and unfired rounds are
turned into the range or Supply Officer immediately upon completion of the
day’s firing.
HEADQUARTERS
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POTC

GRADED EXAMINATION
TRUE OR FALSE (two points each)

_____ 01. Sight alignment is the relationship between the front sight
and the rear sight only.
_____ 02. Coach and pupil method of instruction is the peculiarly
applicable to training and marksmanship.
_____ 03. Bucking is an attempt by the firer to take-up the recoil just
before the weapon fired by tensing his shoulder muscle and moving the
shoulder forward.
_____ 04. Standing position is used in the assault to engage
surprised target and when no other position can be used.
_____ 05. Breathing, relaxation and trigger control are some factors,
which affect holding a rifle steady.
_____ 06. The best method in developing a proper trigger control is
“LIVE FIRING”.
_____ 07. Aiming point is the target on which you are aligning your
sight.
_____ 08. To do the aiming you must have the rear sight, the front
sight blade and the target or aiming point in their proper relationship known
as the correct picture.
_____ 09. Marksmanship training is the techniques of teaching a
personnel on how to fire the weapon accurately and how to prepare him
mentally and physically to employ it in combat.
_____ 10. Marksmanship is the basic step in training to soldier to
employ unsuccessfully the pistol or rifle in combat.
ANSWERS KEY

01. F
02. T
03. T
04. T
05. T
06. F
07. T
08. T
09. T
10. F
TRANSPARENCIES
 SCOPE OF THE LESSON
* DEFINITION OF TERMS
* FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKSMANSHIP
* COMPONENTS OF INTEGRATED ACT OF SHOOTING
* PHASES OF AIMING
* ELEMENTS OF CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE
* FACTORS WHICH AFFECT HOLDING A RIFLE STEADY
* INDICATION OF IMPROPER TRIGGER CONTROL
* STANDARD FIRING POSITION
* MARKSMANSHIP PRINCIPLES
* COACH AND PUPIL METHOD
* RANGE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 MARKSMANSHIP

- IS THE BASIC STEP IN TRAINING THE SOLDIER TO EMPLOY

SUCCESFULLY THE PISTOL OR RIFLE IN COMBAT.

MARSMANSHIP TRAINING

- IS THE TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING A PERSONNEL ON HOW

TO FIRE THE WEAPONN ACCURATELY AND HOW TO PREPARE HIM
MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY TO EMPLOY IT IN COMBAT.
STANDARD FIRING POSITION

- PRONE POSITION
- KNEELING POSITION
- STANDING POSITION
- FOXHOLE
- SITTING POSITION
- SQUATTING POSITION
 MARKSMANSHIP PRINCIPLES

1. POSITIONS AND HOLD MUST BE FIRM TO SUPPORT THE WEAPON

2. WEAPON MUST BE POINT NATURALLY AT THE TARGET
3. CONTROLLED BREATHING
4. CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE
5. TRIGGER CONTROL
6. FOLLOW THROUGH
7. CALLING THE SHOT
 REMEMBER

THE BEST METHOD IN DEVELOPING THE TRIGGER CONTROL IS

“DRY FIRING”

IT SAYS

“CONSTANT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT”

HEADQUARTERS
DMMMSU-SLUC ROTCU
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Prepared by:

MSgt Eduardo T Paneda