Combat Marksmanship Fundamentals Quiz

Combat Marksmanship

• Combat marksmanship is a learned skill that requires proficiency in using a pistol or revolver to engage targets accurately.

Use of Pistol or Revolver

• The primary use of the pistol or revolver in combat marksmanship is to engage targets at close range, typically within 5-10 yards.

Marksmanship Training

• Marksmanship training must be realistic and simulate combat scenarios to ensure proficiency.

Flash Sight Picture

• The flash sight picture is a learned skill obtained by practicing the use of a flash sight picture, which enables the firer to rapidly and accurately engage targets.

Elements of Combat Marksmanship

• Knowing and correctly applying the elements of combat marksmanship results in success when engaging enemy targets.

Night Firing

• The flash sight picture method elevates to a point where the firer can accurately engage targets in the dark.

Inherent Trait

• The inherent trait that can be used by the firer to rapidly and accurately engage targets is referred to as instinct.

Quick-Kill Method

• The quick-kill method is specifically recommended for engaging an enemy at less than 5 yards and is useful for night firing.

Compromise Method

• The compromise method, also known as the flash sight picture method, involves a compromise between a correct sight picture and the quick-kill method and should be practiced slowly at first, gaining speed as proficiency increases.

Grip

• The most effective grip recommended for engaging an enemy at less than 5 yards is a firm, consistent grip.

Acquiring Sight

• As the front sight is being acquired in the flash sight picture method, the firer should focus on the front sight while applying proper trigger squeeze.

Success in Combat

• Success in combat marksmanship results from knowing and correctly applying the elements of combat marksmanship.

Quick-Fire Sighting Method

• The quick-fire sighting method is recommended for engaging an enemy at 5-10 yards and involves a compromise between a correct sight picture and the quick-kill method.

Instinct

• The instinct that causes the arm and hand to stop when the finger reaches the proper position when pointing at a feature on an object is used in the quick-fire point shooting method.

Main Concept

• The main concept behind combat marksmanship is to engage targets accurately and quickly in combat scenarios.

Primary Use

• The primary use of the pistol or revolver in combat marksmanship is to engage targets at close range.

Technique

• The flash sight picture method can help a poorly coordinated firer achieve proficiency in combat marksmanship.

Learned Skill

• The skill of using a flash sight picture is a learned skill obtained by practicing the use of a flash sight picture.

Significant Factor

• The most significant factor in combat marksmanship is the ability to accurately and quickly engage targets.

Aligning Sights

• The term used to describe the action of aligning the sights on the center of mass and focusing on the front sight while applying proper trigger squeeze is referred to as the flash sight picture.

Primary Purpose

• The primary purpose of using the quick-fire sighting method when engaging an enemy is to quickly and accurately engage targets.

Point Shooting Method

• When using the quick-fire point shooting method to engage an enemy, the firer should imagine pointing at a feature on the object.