Rifle Marksmanship MCRP 3-01A

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• Publisher: USMC and www.survivalebooks.com
• Year: 2001
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 117
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Every Marine is first and foremost a rifleman. MCRP 3-01A reflects this ethos and the Marine Corps’ warfighting philosophy. This publication discusses the individual skills required for effective rifle marksmanship and standardizes the techniques and procedures used throughout the
Marine Corps. It constitutes the doctrinal basis for all entry-level and sustainment-level rifle marksmanship training.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Rifle Marksmanship
1001 Role of the Marine Rifleman
1002 Conditions Affecting Marksmanship in Combat
1003 Combat Mindset
Physical Preparation
Mental Preparation
Chapter 2. Introduction to the M16A2 Service Rifle
2001 Description
2002 Operational Controls
Selector Lever
Magazine Release Button
Charging Handle
Bolt Catch
2003 Cycle of Operation
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking
Feeding
Chambering
Locking
2004 Ammunition
M193 Ball
M855 Ball
M196 and M856 Tracer
M199 Dummy
M200 Blank
2005 Preventive Maintenance
Main Group Disassembly
Magazine Disassembly
Cleaning
Inspection
Lubrication
Reassembly
2006 Function Check
2007 User Serviceability Inspection
2008 Field Maintenance
2009 Cleaning the Rifle in Various Conditions
Hot, Wet Tropical
Hot, Dry Desert
Arctic or Low Temperature
Heavy Rain and Fording
Chapter 3. Weapons Handling
3001 Safety Rules
3002 Weapons Condition
3003 Determining a Weapon’s Condition (Chamber Check)
3004 Weapons Commands
Loading the Rifle
Making the Rifle Ready
Fire
Cease-Fire
Unloading the Rifle
Unloading and Showing the Rifle Clear
3005 Filling, Stowing, and Withdrawing Magazines
Filling the Magazine with Loose Rounds
Filling the Magazine Using a 10-round
Stripper Clip and Magazine Filler
Stowing Magazines
Withdrawing Magazines
3006 Reloading the Rifle
Principles of Reloading
Condition 1 Reload
Dry Reload
3007 Remedial Action
Observe for Indicators
Audible Pop or Reduced Recoil
3008 Weapons Carries
Tactical Carry
Alert Carry
Ready Carry
3009 Weapons Transports
Strong Side Sling Arms Transport (Muzzle Up)
Weak Side Sling Arms Transport (Muzzle Down)
Cross Body Sling Arms Transport
3010 Transferring the Rifle
Show Clear Transfer
Condition Unknown Transfer
3011 Clearing Barrel Procedures
Purpose of a Clearing Barrel
Procedures for “Load”
Procedures for “Make Ready”
Procedures for “Unload”
Procedures for “Unload and Show Clear”
Chapter 4. Fundamentals of Marksmanship
4001 Aiming
Sight Alignment
Sight Picture
Importance of Correct Sight Alignment
Factors Affecting Sight Alignment and Sight Picture
Acquiring and Maintaining Sight Alignment and Sight Picture
Size and Distance to the Target
4002 Breath Control
Breath Control During Long-range or Precision Fire (Slow Fire)
Breath Control During All Other Combat Situations
4003 Trigger Control
Grip
Trigger Finger Placement
Types of Trigger Control
Resetting the Trigger
4004 Follow-Through/Recovery
Follow-Through
Recovery
Chapter 5. Rifle Firing Positions
5001 Selecting a Firing Position
5002 Types and Uses of the Rifle Web Sling
Hasty Sling
Loop Sling
5003 Factors Common to All Shooting Positions
Left Hand
Rifle Butt in the Pocket of the Shoulder
Grip of the Right Hand
Right Elbow
Stock Weld
Breathing
Muscular Tension/Relaxation
5004 Elements of a Good Shooting Position
Bone Support
5005 Prone Position
Application
Assuming the Prone Position
Straight Leg Prone Position with the Hasty Sling
Straight Leg Prone Position with the Loop Sling
Cocked Leg Prone Position with the Hasty Sling

✦ Table of Contents

Cover Page......Page 1
To Our Readers......Page 2
Foreword......Page 3
Table of Contents......Page 5
1003. Combat Mindset......Page 12
2002. Operational Controls......Page 14
2003. Cycle Operation......Page 16
2004. Ammunition......Page 18
2005. Preventive Maintenance......Page 19
2007. User Servicability Inspection......Page 23
2009. Cleaning the Rifle in Various Conditions......Page 24
3003. Determining a Weapon's Condition (Chamber Check)......Page 25
3004. Weapons Commands......Page 26
3005. Filling, Stowing, and Withdrawing Magazines......Page 29
3006. Reloading the Rifle......Page 30
3007. Remedial Action......Page 31
3008. Weapons Carries......Page 32
3009. Weapons Transports......Page 34
3011. Cleaning Barrel Procedures......Page 35
4001. Aiming......Page 38
4002. Breath Control......Page 42
4003. Trigger Control......Page 43
4004. Follow-Through/Recovery......Page 44
5002. Types and Uses of the Rifle Web Sling......Page 45
5003. Factors Common to All Shooting Positions......Page 48
5004. Elements of a Good Shooting Position......Page 51
5005. Prone Position......Page 52
5006. Sitting Position......Page 56
5007. Kneeling Position......Page 59
5008. Standing Position......Page 62
6001. Cover and Concealment......Page 64
6002. Supporting Firing Positions......Page 67
6003. Searching for and Engaging Targets From Behind Cover......Page 73
6004. Moving Out From Dehind Cover......Page 74
7001. Presentation of the Rifle......Page 75
7002. Search and Assess......Page 78
8001. Physical Effects of Wind on the Bullet......Page 80
8002. Physical Effects of Temperature and Precipitation on the Bullet and the Rifle......Page 81
8003. Physical and Psychological Effects of Weather on Marines......Page 83
9001. Elements of Zeroing......Page 85
9003. M16A2 Sighting System......Page 86
9004. Windage and Elevation Rules......Page 87
9006. Seroing Process......Page 88
9007. Battlesight Zero......Page 89
9008. Factors Causing a BZO to be Reconfirmed......Page 90
9009. Factors Affecting the Accuracy of a BZO......Page 91
10001. Target Detection......Page 92
10002. Range Estimation......Page 94
10003. Offset Aiming......Page 96
10006. Engaging Multiple Targets......Page 98
10007. Engaging Moving Targets......Page 99
10008. Engaging Targets at Unknown Distances......Page 102
10009. Engaging Targets During Low Light and Darkness......Page 103
10010. Engaging Targets while Wearing the Field Protective Mask......Page 105
Appendix A - Data Book......Page 107
Section I - Acronyms......Page 113
Section II - Definitions......Page 114