ALC MARKSMANSHIP EXAM/52
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Is all Shooting the same? - -(Yes)
Proper application of marksmanship fundamentals is universal.
-How many fundamentals of marksmanship are there? - -4
-(Fundamentals of marksmanship)
2 Firing Tasks - --Properly point the rifle at the target.
-Fire the rifle without moving it.
-The bullet will ___________ go in the direction that the barrel is pointed - -
Always
-Sight Alignment - -the centering of the front sight, rear sight, and the
shooters eye
-Sight Picture - -The addition of a target into properly aligned sight
-Focus should be on - -the front sight post,
The target should be blurry when the eye is focused correctly.
-Your eye must remain in the same position behind the sights in order to
achieve - -consistent sight alignment in relationship to the target
-Stockweld - -is necessary for proper sight alignment
-Consistent Sight Alignment is achieved by - -resting the full weight of your
head on the stock in a manner that allows your Dominant Eye to look
through the center of the rear sight aperture.
-Misalignment - -the sighting system creates an angular error.
This error will increase with distance
-The most important thing about trigger control can be summed up with one
word - -Smooth
-Trigger finger should be placed on the trigger. - -Naturally
-Follow Through - -is continuing to apply the two basic fundamentals of
marksmanship until recoil has ceased.
, -Calling Your Shot - -is estimating where the bullet went
-Shooting Is - -Properly pointing the rifle at the target with consistent Sight
Alignment
Firing the rifle without moving it utilizing SMOOTH Trigger Control
-The purpose of a firing position is to support the - -two basic firing tasks
-Two basic firing tasks - -Sight Alignment & Trigger Control
-How many elements of a Steady position: - -Four
-Four elements of a Steady position are - -Support (Artificial & Bone)
Muscular Relaxation
Natural Point of Aim
Durability
-What is the most stable platform? - -The Gound
-Muscular Relaxation - -If you have good support, your muscles will be
relaxed
Less muscle tension means less movement
Comfort equals relaxed
-Natural Point of Aim - -Natural point of aim is where your position is
naturally pointing when your body is relaxed.
Your position must be adjusted so that your natural point of aim (NPA) is
aligned with the target.
Forcing the weapon on target causes muscular tension that can result in
accuracy issues.
-Five Points of a Solid Position - -Non-Firing Hand
Rifle Butt
Firing Hand
Stock Weld
Elbows
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