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Handling Instructions: For MOD Cadet Forces Use Only ii The L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle (5.56 mm) and Associated Equipment Introduction 2. This pamphlet provides instructional material on the Cadet GP Rifle to support the qualified CFAV Skill at Arms Instructor (SAAI) in teaching: a. The shooting skills...

Handling Instructions: For MOD Cadet Forces Use Only ii The L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle (5.56 mm) and Associated Equipment Introduction 2. This pamphlet provides instructional material on the Cadet GP Rifle to support the qualified CFAV Skill at Arms Instructor (SAAI) in teaching: a. The shooting skills to pass the various shoots as laid down in the respective Single Service Cadet Syllabus. b. The handling skills to pass the Weapon Handling Tests (WHTs). c. The maintenance of the weapons. Weapon Title 3. To avoid confusion when the Cadet GP Rifle is referred to with other rifles, such as the SA80A2 or A3 (L85A2/A3), its weapon identity number, L98A2 will be used. Layout of the Pamphlet 4. The pamphlet is laid out in four chapters containing the following: a. Chapter 1 – The Basic Skills – L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle. The Rifle Lessons to teach the facts and practice the skills that are required for the CFAV/cadet to become proficient with the GP Rifle. b. Chapter 2 – Practice Periods. Contains the practice periods to revise facts and to practice and develop the skills taught in Chapter 1. c. Chapter 3 – Notes for the Instructor. Contains additional information on associated equipment d. Chapter 4 – Weapon Handling Tests. Contains all of the information required for qualified instructors to conduct WHT on L98A2 Cadet GP rifle. 5. Details printed in the pamphlet in italics are instructions for the instructor. Instructional Techniques 6. Skill at Arms Instructors are taught how to deliver lessons on a qualifying course. They will have an understanding of those basic instructional techniques required to deliver SAA training. However, very rarely will a squad of cadets/CFAVs all have the same learning style. It is therefore essential that the instructor has the skills and experience to be able to adapt their instructional methods to cater for the needs of those being trained. The guiding principle is that all subject matter must be delivered regardless of the level of experience and/or previous knowledge of the student. 7. There is of course latitude in the methods which can be employed by the instructor to deliver this matter, but ultimately the lesson must deliver and practice the students on the detail contained within the lesson in accordance with the Learning Specifications (LSPECs) for that lesson. AC 71807-C Aug 23 Handling Instructions: For MOD Cadet Forces Use Only iii 8. Instructors are not permitted to omit detail or adapt drills to save time. Instructors should always consult the Cadet Training Centre (CTC) Frimley if there is any doubt as to what is required. 9. Prior to any form of Skill at Arms Training the Instructor is to ensure that they are using the most up to date version of this publication by consulting their respective Cadet Resource Centre Library. Safety Precautions 10. Weapon training is of vital importance as incorrect training can lead to dangerous practice on the range and in the field and therefore must be subjected to rigorous planning and preparation. 11. Before every lesson, all weapons, magazines, pouches, drill rounds, ammunition containers must be inspected to ensure that no live ammunition is present. This includes the removal and thorough search of Viper vests, with all compartments/pouches turned inside out and inspected by the instructor. 12. Safe System of Training. All elements of the Safe System of Training must be in place. a. Safe Persons. All instructors must be qualified, current, and competent on the weapon(s) being instructed. Cadets must be at the correct stage in the syllabus and have received all necessary training before progressing. (1) Basic Lessons and Weapon Handling Tests (WHTs). All the Basic Lessons in Chapter 1 and the WHT in Chapter 4 must be delivered by a qualified Skill at Arms Instructor in accordance with (iaw): Cadet Training – Ranges, Regulations for Cadets Training with Cadet Weapon Systems and Pyrotechnics. (2) Practice Periods. The Practice periods are always to be conducted by a qualified Skill at Arms Instructor or a suitably qualified senior cadet iaw: Cadet Training – Ranges, Regulations for Cadets Training with Cadet Weapon Systems and Pyrotechnics. When Senior Cadets are conducting practice periods: (a) They must at all times be supervised by a qualified SAA Instructor. (b) The practice period must be prepared under direction of the qualified SAA Instructor. (c) The Cadets being practiced have previously been formally trained in the drills to be practiced by a qualified SAA Instructor. b. Safe Equipment. All equipment (including weapons and ammunition) used must be safe and suitable for service. c. Safe Practice. All the drills are to be carried out as laid down in this publication and iaw: Cadet Training – Ranges, Regulations for Cadets Training with Cadet Weapon Systems and Pyrotechnics. d. Safe Place. All training should be carried out in authorised and safe areas with Medical Risk Assessments (MRA) in place. All areas should be checked prior to use. AC 71807-C Aug 23 Handling Instructions: For MOD Cadet Forces Use Only iv Risk to Hearing 13. Live Firing. Issued hearing protection is required by firers, supervisors, and others in the close vicinity of the firing point or area during all live firing. 14. Blank. Issued hearing protection is required by firers, supervisors, and others in the close vicinity of the area during all blank firing. Weapon Training Dress and Equipment 15. The dress and equipment to be worn/carried, by cadets, CFAVs and Instructors for all weapon training is as follows: a. Uniform of the day (sleeves rolled down to protect the user’s elbows, when prone, etc.). b. Weapon being taught/practiced with sling and appropriate sight. c. Belt order webbing or Viper vest. d. Magazines. e. Maintenance kit. 16. This basic dress and equipment list can be added to as dictated by local conditions and Rifle Lesson content but should not be less than indicated. Fig 1-1. The L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle Coaching 17. Information on Coaching Cadet Live Fire Marksmanship Training (LFMT) can be found in the Cadet Shooting Manual (CSM) and respective Cadet Single Service documents. Technical Details L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle AC 71807-C Aug 23 Handling Instructions: For MOD Cadet Forces Use Only v Ammunition Calibre Types Weight (grams) 5.56mm Ball Blank Drill Round 12 Mechanical Features Firing Modes Single Shot Method of Operation Gas and Spring Locking Rotary Bolt, Forward Locking Feed Magazine Rounds) Firing Characteristics Muzzle Velocity (metres per second) Recoil (Joules) Number of barrel Grooves Pitch of Rifling (mm) Twist of Rifling 930 4.0 6.0 1 Turn in 180 Right Hand Sighting Iron Sight Foresight Backsight Eye Relief (mm) Sight Radius (mm) Range Settings (metres) Post Twin Aperture 25 290-320 200 Weights (kg) Weapon Only Magazine Full Magazine Empty Iron Sight 3.300 0.610 0.250 0.155 Lengths (mm) 773 AC 71807-C Aug 23 (30