Combat Marksmanship Fundamentals Quiz
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What is the concept of combat marksmanship?

  • Marksmanship is 98% Physical, 2% Mental
  • Marksmanship is 99% Mental, 1% Physical
  • Marksmanship is 98% Mental, 2% Physical (correct)
  • Marksmanship is 95% Physical, 5% Mental

    • What is the main use of the pistol or revolver in combat marksmanship?

  • Engaging an enemy with slow, deliberate fire
  • Engaging an enemy at long range
  • Engaging multiple enemies simultaneously
  • Engaging an enemy at close range with quick, accurate fire (correct)

    • What must marksmanship training be to ensure proficiency?

  • Repetitive and boring
  • Non-essential and casual
  • Progressive (correct)
  • Intensive and rigorous

    • What is a learned skill obtained by practicing the use of a flash sight picture?

    <p>Hand-and-eye coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from knowing and correctly applying the elements of combat marksmanship?

    <p>Proficiency in close combat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What elevates to a point so that the firer can accurately engage targets in the dark?

    <p>Hand-and-eye coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the inherent trait that can be used by the firer to rapidly and accurately engage targets?

    <p>Hand-eye coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is specifically recommended for engaging an enemy at less than 5 yards and is useful for night firing?

    <p>Quick-fire point shooting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method should be practiced slowly at first, gaining speed as proficiency increases, and involves a compromise between a correct sight picture and the quick-kill method?

    <p>Flash sight picture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective grip recommended for engaging an enemy at less than 5 yards?

    <p>Two hand grip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action should be performed as the front sight is being acquired in the flash sight picture method?

    <p>Apply pressure to the trigger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results in success when engaging enemy targets in combat, according to the text?

    <p>Hand-eye coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended distance for using the quick-fire sighting method when engaging an enemy?

    <p>5 to 10 yards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instinct causes the arm and hand to stop when the finger reaches the proper position when pointing at a feature on an object?

    <p>Hand-eye coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concept behind combat marksmanship, as described in the text?

    <p>Quick, accurate firing at close range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of the pistol or revolver in combat marksmanship?

    <p>Use of quick, accurate fire at close range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique can help a poorly coordinated firer achieve proficiency in combat marksmanship?

    <p>Closely supervised practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill is considered a learned skill obtained by practicing the use of a flash sight picture in combat marksmanship?

    <p>Obtaining a flash sight picture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from knowing and correctly applying the elements of combat marksmanship?

    <p>Quick, accurate firing at close range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant factor in combat marksmanship according to the text?

    <p>Quick, accurate firing at close range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 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?

    <p>Hand-and-eye coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using the quick-fire sighting method when engaging an enemy?

    <p>Maintaining proper alignment left and right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When engaging an enemy at pistol/revolver ranges, what method involves a compromise between a correct sight picture and the quick-kill method?

    <p>Flash sight picture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instinct causes the arm and hand to stop when the finger reaches the proper position when pointing at a feature on an object?

    <p>Hand-and-eye coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is specifically recommended for engaging an enemy at less than 5 yards and is also useful for night firing?

    <p>Quick-fire point shooting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be practiced slowly at first, gaining speed as proficiency increases, and involves a compromise between a correct sight picture and the quick-kill method?

    <p>Flash sight picture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a firer imagine when using the quick-fire point shooting method to engage an enemy?

    <p>A box between him and the enemy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used for engaging an enemy at 5 to 10 yards?

    <p>Quick-fire point shooting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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.

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    Test your knowledge of combat marksmanship fundamentals including the concept, training phases, and techniques. This quiz covers the key objectives and principles of combat marksmanship.

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