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FM 23-9 How to Shoot Your M-16 in Combat

FM 23-9

How to Shoot Your M-16 in Combat

Army · FM · 82 pages

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The procedures and methods used in the Army rifle marksmanship program are based on the concept that soldiers must be skilled marksmen who can effectively apply their firing skills in combat. FM 25-100 stresses marksmanship as a paramount soldier skill. The bastc firing skills and exercises outlined in this manual must be a part of every unit's marksmanship training program. Unit commanders must gear their advanced marksmanship training programs to their respective METLs. The proficiency attained by soldier depends on the proper training and application of basic marksmanship fundamentals. During initial marksmanship training, emphasis is on learning the firing fundamentals, which are taught in a progressive program to prepare soldiers for combat-type exercises.

DesignationFM 23-9

EditionUndated

StatusSuperseded

Pages82

FunctionMarksmanship Weapons

CollectionRecent Archive

References 8

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