Chapter 19

RIFLE TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION

Object and Explanation of Our System of Instruction-- 1344-1450 Individual Instruction--Theory of Sighting--Kinds of Sights--Preliminary Drills--Position and Aiming Drills-- Deflection and Elevation Correction Drills--Gallery Practice--Range Practice--Use of Sling--Designation of Winds--Zero of Rifle--Estimating Distances--Wind-- Temperature--Light--Mirage--Combat Practice--Fire Discipline--Technical Principles of Firing--Ballistic Qualities of the Rifle--Cone of Fire--Shot Group--Center of Impact--Beaten Zone--Zone of Effective Fire-- Effectiveness of Fire--Influence of Ground--Grazing Fire--Ricochet Shots--Occupation of Ground--Adjustment of Fire--Determination of Range--Combined Sights-- Auxiliary Aiming Points--Firing at Moving Targets-- Night Firing--Fire Direction and Control--Distribution of Fire--Individual Instruction in Fire Distribution-- Designation of Targets--Exercises in Ranging, Target Designation Communication, etc.