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AIR FORCE MANUAL 36-2227, VOLUME 1

21 MAY 2004

Personnel

COMBAT ARMS TRAINING PROGRAMS

INDIVIDUAL USE WEAPONS

OPR: HQ AFSFC/SFWC

(SMSgt Joel T. Layton)

Certified by: HQ USAF/XOF (Brig Gen James M. Shamess)

Supersedes AFMAN 36-2227, Volume 1, 31 March 2000 and incorporates AFMAN 36-2227, Volume 2, 1 February 1996

Pages: 122 Distribution: F

This manual implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-22, Air Force Military Training and Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2226, Combat Arms Program. It gives guidance and procedures for rifle, handgun, shotgun, grenade launcher, anti-armor weapon, submachine gun and automatic rifle training programs. Use this manual with AFI 36-2226. Process proposed supplements as required by AFI 36-360 V1, AF Publications and Forms Management Programs--Developing and Processing Publications.

Records Management. Maintain and dispose of all records created by AFMAN 36-2227 in accordance with AFMAN 37-123, Management of Records, and AFMAN 37-139, Records Disposition Schedule. Sub-mit recommended changes or clarification requests through MAJCOM channels to HQ AFSFC/SFWC, 1517 Billy Mitchell Blvd, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-0119. Do not use the Air Force Innovative Develop-ment Through Employee Awareness (IDEA) Program to suggest changes to Air Force qualification courses of fire. This Air Force Manual applies to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and Air National Guard units.

SUMMARY OF REVISIONS

This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed.

This revision updates the Combat Arms Training Programs. It deletes the Specialized Rifle Course and replaces it with the Tactical Rifle Qualification Course (TRQC). It authorizes the use of the Combat Rifle Course as a suitable replacement for the Air Force Qualification Course (AFQC) of fire or the TRQC when fired at Major Command Regional Training Centers. It updates the handgun AFQC. It incorporates the M4 Carbine into all rifle courses of fire. Clarifies the use of Cross-Draw type holsters on the firing line.

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Chapter 1—RIFLE/CARBINE TRAINING PROGRAM 7

1.1. Rifle/Carbine AFQC/TRQC

1.2. Training Overview

1.3. Instructor Guidelines

1.4. Rifle/Carbine Qualification Plan of Instruction

1.5. Training Goal

1.6. Training Objectives (AFQC)

Table 1.1. Rifle/Carbine AFQC and TRQC Training Objectives/Intermediate Training Objectives (ITO)

1.7. Recommended Sequence of Events

1.8. Administrative Requirements

1.9. Tactical Rifle Qualification Course (TRQC):

1.10. Training Objective (TRQC)

1.11. Recommended Sequence of Events

1.12. Administrative Requirements

Figure 1.1. Rifle/Carbine Firing Requirements, Rifle/Carbine Air Force Qualification Course 18

1.13. Course Information, Rifle/Carbine AFQC

Figure 1.2. Rifle/Carbine Firing Requirements, TRQC Day Fire

1.14. Course Information, TRQC

Figure 1.3. Grip, Rifle Butt, Firing Hand, Stock Weld and Elbow Location:

Figure 1.4. Supported Fighting Position

Figure 1.5. Prone Unsupported Position

Figure 1.6. Alternate Prone Position

Figure 1.7. Kneeling Supported Position

Figure 1.8. Standing Position

Figure 1.9. Modified Firing Positions

Figure 1.10. Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Firing Positions

Figure 1.11. MOUT Continued

Chapter 2—HANDGUN TRAINING PROGRAM 37

2.1. Handgun AFQC

2.2. Training Overview

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2.3. Instructor Guidelines

2.4. Handgun Qualification Plan of Instruction

2.5. Training Goal

2.6. Training Objectives (AFQC)

Table 2.1. Handgun Training Objectives/Intermediate Training Objectives (ITO)

2.7. Recommended Sequence of Events

2.8. Administrative Requirements

2.9. Handgun Orientation Course

2.10. Specialized Handgun Training Program

Figure 2.1. Handgun Firing Requirements, Handgun Air Force Qualification Course (AFQC). 43

2.11. Course Information, Handgun AFQC

Figure 2.2. Weaver Stance

Figure 2.3. Weaver Ready Position

Figure 2.4. Handgun Right Barricade Position

Figure 2.5. Handgun Left Barricade Position

Figure 2.6. Handgun Over Barricade Position

Figure 2.7. Circle Template for Handgun Targets

Chapter 3—SHOTGUN TRAINING PROGRAM 55

3.1. Shotgun AFQC

3.2. Training Overview

3.3. Instructor Guidelines:

3.4. Shotgun Qualification Plan of Instruction

3.5. Training Goal

3.6. Training Objectives (AFQC)

Table 3.1. Shotgun Training Objectives/Intermediate Training Objectives (ITO)

3.7. Recommended Sequence of Events

3.8. Administrative Requirements

Figure 3.1. Shotgun Firing Requirements, Shotgun Air Force Qualification Course (AFQC). .. 60

3.9. Course Information, Shotgun AFQC

Figure 3.2. Shotgun Ready Position

Figure 3.3. Shotgun Standing Position

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Figure 3.4. Shotgun Strong Side Barricade Position

Figure 3.5. Shotgun Over Barricade Position

Chapter 4—40MM GRENADE LAUNCHER TRAINING PROGRAM 66

4.1. Grenade Launcher AFQC

4.2. Training Overview

4.3. Instructor Guidelines

4.4. Grenade Launcher Qualification Plan of Instruction

4.5. Training Goal

4.6. Training Objectives (AFQC)

Table 4.1. Grenade Launcher Training Objectives/Intermediate Training Objectives (ITO). .. 67

4.7. Recommended Sequence of Events

4.8. Administrative Requirements

Figure 4.1. Grenade Launcher Firing Requirements, Grenade Launcher Air Force Qualification Course (AFQC)

4.9. Course Information, Grenade Launcher AFQC

Figure 4.2. Grenade Launcher Prone Supported Position

Figure 4.3. Grenade Launcher Kneeling Supported Position

Figure 4.4. Example of Grenade Launcher Target Arrays

Chapter 5—LIGHT ANTI-ARMOR WEAPONS TRAINING PROGRAM 76

5.1. Light Anti-armor Weapons AFQC

5.2. Training Overview

5.3. Instructor Guidelines:

5.4. Light Anti-armor Weapons Qualification Plan of Instruction

5.5. Training Goal

5.6. Training Objectives (AFQC)

Table 5.1. Light Anti-armor Weapon Training Objectives/Intermediate Training Objectives (ITO)

5.7. Recommended Sequence of Events

5.8. Administrative Requirements

Figure 5.1. Light Anti-armor Weapon Firing Requirements, Air Force Qualification Course. .. 80

5.9. Course Information, Light Anti-armor Weapons AFQC

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Figure 5.2. Light Anti-armor Basic Standing Positions

Figure 5.3. Light Anti-armor Modified Standing Positions

Figure 5.4. Light Anti-armor Weapon Kneeling Positions

Figure 5.5. Light Anti-armor Weapon Sitting Positions

Figure 5.6. Light Anti-armor Weapon Prone Position

Chapter 6—SUBMACHINE GUN TRAINING PROGRAM 87

6.1. Submachine Gun AFQC

6.2. Training Overview

6.3. Instructor Guidelines and Ratios

6.4. Submachine Gun Qualification Plan of Instruction

6.5. Training Goal

6.6. Training Objectives (AFQC)

Table 6.1. Submachine Gun Training Objectives/Intermediate Training Objectives (ITO)

6.7. Recommended Sequence of Events

6.8. Administrative Requirements

Figure 6.1. Submachine Gun Firing Requirements, Air Force Qualification Course

6.9. Course Information, Submachine Gun AFQC

Figure 6.2. Prone Supported Position

Figure 6.3. Standing Shoulder Point and Ready Positions

Figure 6.4. Strong Side Barricade Standing Position

Figure 6.5. Over Barricade Position

Chapter 7—M249 AUTOMATIC RIFLE TRAINING PROGRAM 99

7.1. M249 Automatic Rifle AFQC

7.2. Training Overview

7.3. Instructor Guidelines and Ratios

7.4. M249 Qualification Plan of Instruction

7.5. Training Goal

7.6. Training Objectives (AFQC)

Table 7.1. M249 Automatic Rifle Training Objectives/Intermediate Training Objectives

(ITO)

7.7. Recommended Sequence of Events

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7.8. Administrative Requirements

Figure 7.1. M249 Automatic Rifle Firing Requirements, Air Force Qualification Course (AFQC) (Full Distance)

7.9. Course Information, M249 AFQC (Full Distance)

Figure 7.2. M249 Automatic Rifle Firing Requirements, Air Force Qualification Course (10-Meter)

7.10. Course Information, M249 AFQC (10-Meter)

Figure 7.3. M249 Prone Position (Left Side, Right Side and Frontal View)

Figure 7.4. Sample Air Force Form 522

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 115

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Chapter 1

RIFLE/CARBINE TRAINING PROGRAM

1.1. Rifle/Carbine AFQC/TRQC. The AFQC provides Air Force members with the minimum training;

tactics, techniques and procedures, and performance evaluations required for qualification with M16 series rifles/carbines, (M16, M16A1, M16A2, M4, GAU, GUU-5P, etc). The TRQC is an advanced/spe-cialized course fired by Group A personnel during recurring training. Security Forces will normally fire the TRQC unless they meet the requirements in paragraph 1.2.4. below. However, Commanders with Group A members within their units may temporarily authorize the AFQC in lieu of the TRQC to meet mission needs. MAJCOM/SF may implement the preferred full distance firing for SF personnel provided the training meets or exceeds the objectives of this AFMAN. MAJCOM/SF will forward a copy of the proposed full distance course of fire to HQ AFSFC for approval prior to implementation.

1.2. Training Overview.

1.2.1. Initial Training. This is the trainee's first participation in the rifle/carbine qualification-training program. Initial training consists of in-depth classroom instruction, qualification on the Air Force Qualification Course (AFQC) and passing mechanical evaluations. Objective 5 and Intermediate Training Objectives 5.1 - 5.7 in Table 1.1. are not required for AFQC qualification.

1.2.2. Recurring Training. This is qualification training after initial qualification. It consists of class-room instruction (Group A personnel may be given performance evaluations prior to classroom instruction to determine appropriate level of classroom instruction required), passing performance evaluations and qualifying on the appropriate course of fire. Frequency of this training is outlined in AFI 36-2226, Combat Arms Programs.

1.2.2.1. AFQC. Initial training on the AFQC is a prerequisite before proceeding to more advanced specialized training courses. Objective 5 and Intermediate Training Objectives 5.1-5.7 in Table

1.1. are not required for AFQC qualification.

1.2.2.2. TRQC. If the night fire portions of the TRQC cannot be fired due to range design or equipment limitations, MAJCOM functional managers may waive this requirement until the range has been updated and necessary equipment received to allow the course of fire to be conducted. If the complete course of fire is required, both the day and night fire portions should be fired as a complete course during the same training session. Designated Marksman (DM) personnel will fire the entire course of fire using the Day Optical Scope. Intermediate Training Objective 3.3 in Table

1.1. is not required for TRQC qualification.

1.2.3. Remedial Training. This is the minimum training needed to correct deficiencies causing an individual to fail an evaluation. This training is given to all personnel who fail an evaluation.

1.2.4. Combat Rifle Course (CRC). If logistical support is available to support this type training, MAJCOMs should develop combat rifle training programs and identify personnel who would most benefit from this course. This course is best administered at MAJCOM approved regional training centers and would fulfill the qualification requirement for the course of fire (AFQC or TRQC) cur-rently in cycle. All courses of fire must be implemented IAW AFI 36-2226, paragraph 2.16.4.

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1.2.5. Unit Training. Refresher training on operator skills and knowledge provided by units to help maintain the individual's proficiency. Units should conduct this training before exercises and deploy-ments.

1.3. Instructor Guidelines.

1.3.1. Classroom. Instructors will supervise, assist and evaluate trainees during all “hands on” weap-ons training. All trainees must meet the applicable objectives contained in Table 1.1.. See AFI 36-2226 for student to instructor ratios and exceptions. Instructors will “connect” the various skills taught during training to “real life” scenarios. This ensures students understand the tactics, techniques and procedures used to effectively utilize their weapons.

1.3.2. Range. Instructors will supervise, coach and teach trainees, as needed, during grouping, zero-ing, practice and between evaluation orders of fire. See AFI 36-2226 for student to instructor ratios.

1.3.3. Tower Operator. The tower operator has responsibility and authority for safe and effective range operations during range training sessions. See AFI 36-2226 for exceptions.

1.4. Rifle/Carbine Qualification Plan of Instruction. The plan in the following paragraphs is intended to provide instruction standardization. This program is mandatory for initial and recurring training. Reme-dial training is in-depth instruction, concentrating on known problems. Trainees must meet and be evalu-ated to the performance standards of these training objectives. Approximate training times for this program are:

1.4.1. 7 to 9 hours for AFQC and TRQC and as needed for remedial and CRC.

1.5. Training Goal. The training goal is to instill confidence in the trainee to develop and maintain the ability to use the rifle effectively against enemy targets.

1.6. Training Objectives (AFQC). The training objectives needed for successful completion of this course are found in Table 1.1.. Objective 5 and Intermediate Training Objectives 5.1 - 5.7 in Table 1.1.

are not required for AFQC qualification.

1.6.1. Intermediate Training Objectives. The trainees must be familiar with:

1.6.1.1. Safety procedures.

1.6.1.2. Characteristics, nomenclature and general data.

1.6.1.3. Types, care, handling and preserving ammunition.

1.6.1.4. Range firing procedures.

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Table 1.1. Rifle/Carbine AFQC and TRQC Training Objectives/Intermediate Training Objectives

(ITO).

Objective Condition Standard Given:

1. Operate rifle/carbine. Rifle/carbine, dummy ammunition and required equipment.

Operate rifle/carbine.

ITO

1.1 Load magazine. Two magazines, filler and

dummy ammunition.

Load two magazines.

1.2 Load rifle/carbine. Rifle/carbine and loaded

magazine.

Load rifle/carbine.

1.3 Unload and clear rifle/carbine. Rifle/carbine loaded with dummy ammunition.

Unload and clear rifle/carbine.

1.4 Reload rifle/carbine. Rifle/carbine with empty

magazine, on semi, bolt to rear.

Reload rifle/carbine from the fastened pouch.

1.5 Apply immediate and

remedial actions.

Rifle/carbine and dummy ammunition with “staged” stoppage.

Apply immediate actions.

1.6 Perform function check. Rifle/carbine. Perform function check.

2. Apply rifle/carbine fundamentals.

Rifle/carbine, dummy ammunition and equipment.

Apply fundamentals to demonstrate ability to consistently place shots on target.

ITO

2.1 Demonstrate positions and

techniques of holding rifle/carbine with and without the gas mask.

Rifle/carbine and gas mask as appropriate.

Demonstrate correct firing positions and techniques to properly hold the rifle or carbine with or without the gas mask.

2.2 Apply aiming techniques

with and without the gas mask.

Rifle/carbine, gas mask as appropriate, sighting and aiming bar and/or other devices.

Obtain correct sight alignment/picture.

2.3 Apply breath control. Rifle/carbine. Apply breath control without disturbing sight alignment/picture.

2.4 Apply trigger control. Rifle/carbine. Apply trigger control without disturbing sight alignment/picture.

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3. Meet/exceed minimum score on AFQC.

Rifle/carbine and required ammunition/equipment.

Qualify on AFQC.

ITO

3.1 Zero rifle/carbine. Rifle/carbine and required

ammunition/equipment.

Fire one 4-centimeter shot group.

3.2 Fire teaching phase. Rifle/carbine and required

ammunition/equipment.

75-meter target should have 7 hits. 175-meter target should have 5 hits. 300-meter target should have 3 hits.

3.3 Qualify on AFQC evaluation

phase.

Rifle/carbine and required ammunition/equipment.

Qualify on appropriate course of fire.

4. Perform operator maintenance.

Rifle/carbine and required equipment.

Clean, inspect, and lubricate rifle/carbine and pass function check.

ITO

4.1 Disassemble rifle/carbine. Rifle/carbine and required

equipment.

Disassemble rifle/carbine to authorized level.

4.2 Clean rifle/carbine. Rifle/carbine and proper cleaning

equipment.

Properly clean rifle/carbine.

4.3 Lubricate rifle/carbine. Rifle/carbine and required

lubricating supplies.

Lubricate rifle/carbine.

4.4 Assemble rifle/carbine. Rifle/carbine and required

equipment.

Assemble rifle/carbine.

4.5 Perform function check. Rifle/carbine. Function check rifle/carbine.

5. Meet/exceed minimum TRQC qualifying scores.

Rifle/carbine and required ammunition/equipment.

Qualify on TRQC evaluation phases.

ITO

5.1 Fire TRQC battle sight zero

phase.

Rifle/carbine and required ammunition/equipment.

Fire one 4-centimeter shot group.

5.2 Qualify on TRQC Day Rapid

Fire phases.

Rifle/carbine and required ammunition/equipment.

Qualify on appropriate course of fire.

5.3 Qualify on TRQC Day Burst

phase.

Rifle/carbine and required ammunition/equipment.

Qualify on appropriate course of fire.

5.4 Qualify on TRQC CWDE

phase.

Rifle/carbine and required ammunition/equipment.

Qualify on appropriate course of fire.

Objective Condition Standard Given:

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1.7. Recommended Sequence of Events.

1.7.1. First Period -- Orientation and Mechanical Training. Approximately 3 hours are needed for this training.

1.7.1.1. Prepare all required forms and documents.

1.7.1.2. Teach the basic rules of weapons safety.

1.7.1.3. Issue each trainee a rifle or carbine, magazines, web belt, magazine pouch, magazine filler, dummy rounds and other required equipment.

1.7.1.4. Introduce subject, motivate trainees and express importance for US Air Force personnel to handle weapons safely and efficiently.

1.7.1.5. Describe characteristics of the rifle/carbine.

1.7.1.6. Describe exterior nomenclature of the rifle/carbine.

1.7.1.7. Describe the functions of the rifle/carbine.

1.7.1.8. Types of ammunition used.

1.7.1.9. Explain, demonstrate and conduct practical exercises on:

1.7.1.9.1. Clearing the rifle/carbine.

1.7.1.9.2. Disassembling, assembling and function checking the rifle/carbine.

1.7.1.9.3. Caring, cleaning and lubricating the rifle/carbine and magazine for home station and possible deployment climatic conditions (the preferred method is to teach this during cleaning as a demonstration and performance lesson).

1.7.1.9.4. Loading and unloading the magazine.

1.7.1.9.5. Loading, charging, unloading and reloading the rifle/carbine.

1.7.1.9.6. Teach stoppage, immediate action and remedial action procedures.

1.7.1.9.7. Conduct immediate action practical exercises.

1.7.2. Second Period -- Preparatory Marksmanship Training. Approximately 2 hours are needed for this training.

1.7.2.1. Explain and demonstrate:

1.7.2.1.1. Firing positions (Figure 1.3. - Figure 1.11.).

5.5 Qualify on TRQC Night

Semiautomatic Fire phase.

Rifle/carbine and required ammunition/equipment.

Qualify on appropriate course of fire.

5.6 Qualify on TRQC Night Burst

Fire phase.

Rifle/carbine and required ammunition/equipment.

Qualify on appropriate course of fire.

5.7 Night Vision Devices. Rifle/carbine and required

ammunition/equipment.

Qualify on appropriate course of fire.

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1.7.2.1.2. How marksmanship fundamentals help ensure hits on target at all ranges.

1.7.2.1.3. Aiming to include sight alignment, sight picture and focus of the eye.

1.7.2.2. Correct sight alignment and sight picture by using sighting and aiming training aids as needed.

1.7.2.3. Conduct practical exercises on proper techniques of holding the rifle/carbine and breath and trigger control.

1.7.2.4. Principles of battle sight zero, wind effect and bullet trajectory.

1.7.2.5. Conduct sight adjustment exercises.

1.7.3. Third Period -- Live Fire Practice. The objective is to prepare the student to confidently fire the rifle/carbine before evaluation. Approximately 1.5 hours are needed for this training.

1.7.3.1. Explain safety requirements for live firing.

1.7.3.2. Explain range procedures.

1.7.3.3. Review marksmanship fundamentals.

1.7.3.4. Review all factors of aiming to include the importance of good sight alignment.

1.7.3.5. Review procedures for clearing stoppages during live firing.

1.7.3.6. Conduct exercises in assuming firing positions and dry firing from these positions.

1.7.3.7. Conduct practice fire training.

1.7.3.8. Use ball and dummy exercises, if needed.

1.7.4. Fourth Period -- Evaluation. Approximately 1.5 hours are needed for this training (required evaluations may be accomplished anytime during the training).

1.7.4.1. Brief trainees on evaluation criteria.

1.7.4.2. Conduct qualification evaluation according to Figure 1.1..

1.7.4.3. Instructors will score evaluation phases.

1.7.4.4. Evaluate the trainee's proficiency in operator maintenance (the preferred method to teach operator maintenance is to teach this during cleaning as a demonstration and performance lesson) and function check procedures.

1.7.4.5. Trainees must correctly perform function check.

1.7.4.6. Documents Needed: AF Forms 522, USAF Ground Weapons Training Data and AF Form 710, Combat Arms Training Record.

1.7.4.7. Instructors will provide remedial training for those who fail to qualify (live fire or perfor-mance evaluation). Instructors may provide immediate refires or notify unit-training sections of failures.

1.8. Administrative Requirements.

1.8.1. Reference Material:

1.8.1.1. AFI 36-2226, Combat Arms Program.

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1.8.1.2. T.O. 11W3-5-5-1, Operator, Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Parts, Rifle 5.56mm M16, Rifle 5.56mm M16A1, Bipod Assembly M3, and Launcher Grenade 40mm XM148.

1.8.1.3. T.O. 11W3-5-5-1-1, Maintenance and Repair, Sub-machinegun, 5.56mm GAU-5A, GAU-5A/A, and GUU-5/P.

1.8.1.4. T.O. 11W3-5-5-31, Operator's and Organizational Maintenance Manual, M2 Bolt.

1.8.1.5. T.O. 11W3-5-5-41, Operator's Manual, Rifle, 5.56mm, M16A2.

1.8.1.6. T.O. 11W3-5-5-61, Operator’s Manual for Rifle, 5.56mm, M16, M16A1.

1.8.1.7. T.O. 11W3-5-5-81, Rifle Marksmanship, M16A, M16A2, M16A3, M16A4, and M4 Car-bine Rifle Marksmanship (Army FM 23-9).

1.8.2. Facilities Needed (See current Engineering Technical Letter [ETL] on the Air Force Civil Engi-neer Support Agency WWW site at: http://www.afcesa.af.mil/CES/ for specific facility guidance).

1.8.2.1. Classroom equipped with chalk or dry erase board, tables and one chair per trainee.

1.8.2.2. Range with 25-meter target distance capable of accommodating the ammunition used for training.

1.8.2.3. Care and cleaning area.

1.8.3. Training Aids and Equipment:

1.8.3.1. Rifle or carbine (one per trainee).

1.8.3.2. For Designated Marksman, the Trijicon Day Optical Scope will be used. For all others fir-ing the M4 carbine, the M68 Close Combat Optic and Back Up Iron Sight will be provided and used as required during the course.

1.8.3.3. 30-round magazines, web gear, ammo pouches and, if applicable, issued Load Bearing Equipment (LBE) or Load Bearing Vest (LBV).

1.8.3.4. Dummy ammunition, magazine filler, empty bandoleer and empty ammunition can/box.

1.8.3.5. Sighting and aiming bars, devices and charts as needed.

1.8.3.6. Training charts (optional).

1.8.3.7. Overhead projector/computer system with visual slide capability (optional) .

1.8.3.8. Slide projector (optional).

1.8.3.9. Video cassette recorder and monitor (optional) .

1.8.3.10. Slides and transparencies (optional).

1.8.3.11. Zero targets.

1.8.3.12. Public address system.

1.8.3.13. Sound suppressors and/or ear plugs (one set per trainee and one set per instructor).

1.8.3.14. Eye protection for instructors is mandatory and is highly recommended for trainees.

Hearing protection is mandatory for all personnel; dual hearing protection is required for Combat Arms personnel (unless electronic headsets are being used).

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1.8.3.15. Care and cleaning equipment.

1.8.3.16. Slow and timed fire targets.

1.8.3.17. Student handout material.

1.8.3.18. First aid kit.

1.8.3.19. Brass deflectors.

1.8.3.20. Combat Arms Training Simulators (optional) meeting the requirements identified in AFI 36-2226.

1.8.4. Course ammunition. Cartridge, 5.56mm Ball, 5.56mm Plastic Practice Cartridge, 5.56mm Frangible or other authorized ammunition as required.

1.8.5. Documents Needed: AF Forms 522 and 710.

1.9. Tactical Rifle Qualification Course (TRQC): The TRQC is an advanced (specialized) course designed to train personnel on rapid fire, burst fire, night fire, quick reaction drills, weak hand firing and firing while wearing Chemical Warfare Defense Ensemble (CWDE). The TRQC meets or exceeds AFQC objectives. Designated Marksman personnel will fire the entire course of fire using the Day Optical Scope. Approximate training time is 7 to 9 hours. Intermediate Training Objective 3.3 in Table 1.1. is not required for TRQC qualification.

1.10. Training Objective (TRQC). The training objectives needed for successful completion of this course are found in Table 1.1..

1.10.1. Intermediate Training Objectives. The trainee must be familiar with:

1.10.1.1. Safety procedures.

1.10.1.2. Characteristics, nomenclature and general data.

1.10.1.3. Types, caring and preserving 5.56mm ammunition.

1.10.1.4. Range firing procedures.

1.11. Recommended Sequence of Events.

1.11.1. First Period -- Orientation and Preparatory Marksmanship Training for Chemical Warfare Defense, Rapid, Weak Hand and 3-round Burst Fire Training. Approximately 2 hours are needed for training.

1.11.1.1. Prepare all required forms and documentation.

1.11.1.2. Review the basic rules of weapons safety.

1.11.1.3. Discuss the potential need to fire in a nuclear, biological or chemical (NBC) environ-ment.

1.11.1.4. Explain the tactical advantages and disadvantages of rapid and automatic/burst fire.

1.11.1.5. Explain, demonstrate and conduct practical exercises:

1.11.1.5.1. Proper CWDE firing techniques.

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1.11.1.5.2. Rapid and automatic/burst marksmanship fundamentals.

1.11.2. Second Period -- Preparatory Marksmanship Training for Night Fire Training. Approximately 2 hours are needed for training.

1.11.2.1. Discuss firing in a limited visibility environment.

1.11.2.2. Explain, demonstrate and conduct practical exercises:

1.11.2.2.1. In the principles and techniques of night firing.

1.11.2.2.2. On operating and zeroing night vision goggles, scopes and other aiming devices.

1.11.3. Third Period -- Live Fire and Evaluation. Approximately 3 hours are needed for training.

1.11.3.1. Review live firing safety requirements.

1.11.3.2. Review range procedures.

1.11.3.3. Review procedures for clearing stoppages during live firing.

1.11.3.4. Brief trainees on evaluation criteria.

1.11.3.5. Conduct live fire and evaluation phases.

1.11.3.6. Conduct exercises in assuming firing positions and dry firing from those positions (Fig-ure 1.3.-Figure 1.11.).

1.11.3.7. Instructor will score evaluation phases.

1.11.3.8. Evaluate trainee's proficiency in operator maintenance and function check. Trainees must correctly perform function check.

1.11.3.9. Instructors will provide remedial training for those who fail to qualify (live fire or per-formance evaluation). Instructors may provide immediate refires or notify unit training sections of failures.

1.11.3.10. Complete applicable blocks on AF Forms 522 and 710. Butt numbers and/or serial numbers are sufficient to document training on the AF Form 710.

1.12. Administrative Requirements.

1.12.1. Reference Material:

1.12.1.1. AFI 36-2226, Combat Arms Program.

1.12.1.2. T.O. 11W3-5-5-1, Operator, Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Parts, Rifle 5.56mm M16, Rifle 5.56mm M16A1, Bipod Assembly M3, and Launcher Grenade 40mm XM148.

1.12.1.3. T.O. 11W3-5-5-1-1, Maintenance and Repair, Sub-machinegun, 5.56mm GAU-5A, GAU-5A/A, and GUU-5P.

1.12.1.4. T.O. 11W3-5-5-31, Operator's and Organizational Maintenance Manual, M2 Bolt.

1.12.1.5. T.O. 11W3-5-5-41, Operator's Manual, Rifle, 5.56mm, M16A2, M16A3, M16A4, M4 and M4A1.

1.12.1.6. T.O. 11W3-5-5-42, Unit and Direct Support Maintenance Manual, Rifle 5.56mm, M16A2 W/E, M16A3 W/E, M16A4 W/E, Carbine 5.56mm M4, and Carbine 5.56mm M4A1.

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1.12.1.7. T.O. 11W3-5-5-61, Operator’s Manual for Rifle, 5.56mm, M16, M16A1.

1.12.1.8. T.O. 11W3-5-5-81, M16A1 and M16A2 Rifle Marksmanship (Army FM 23-9).

1.12.1.9. TM 11-5855-213-10, Operator’s Manual Night Vision Sight Individual Served Weapon

AN/PVS-4.

1.12.1.10. TM 11-5855-238-10, Operator’s Manual for Night Vision Goggles Ground Use: AN/

PVS-5, AN/PVS-5A, AN/PVS-5B, AN/PVS-5C.

1.12.1.11. TM 11-5855-262-10-1, Operator’s Manual Night Vision Goggle, AN/PVS-7A.

1.12.1.12. T.O. 12S10-2PVS7-11, Operator’s Manual Night Vision Goggle AN/PVS-7D.

1.12.1.13. TM 11-5855-297-12&P, Operator’s and Unit Maintenance Manual Aiming Light Infrared AN/PAQ-4A.

1.12.1.14. TM 11-5855-301-12&P, Operators and Unit Maintenance Manual, Light, Aiming, Infrared AN/PAQ-4B, AN/PAQ-4C.

1.12.1.15. AP90100, Operator’s Manual, LALPS (manufacturer’s publication).

1.12.1.16. TM 750-244-2, Procedures for Destruction of Electronics Material to Prevent Enemy Use.

1.12.1.17. TM 11-5855-306-10, Operator’s Manual AN-PVS 14 Monocular Night Vision Device.

1.12.1.18. TM 9-1240-403-12&P, M68 Close Combat Optic.

1.12.1.19. SW370-B5-OPI-010 REV A, Operator’s Manual Day Optical Scope with Adapter to Fit the M4A1 Carbine (manufacturer’s publication).

1.12.2. Facilities Needed:

1.12.2.1. Classroom equipped with chalk or dry erase board, tables and one chair per trainee.

1.12.2.2. Range with 25-meter/yards capable of accommodating the type of ammunition used for training. Where facilities allow, units are highly encouraged to utilize full distance ranges to fire SF personnel. Other Group A personnel may fire full distances if they desire.

1.12.2.3. Care and cleaning area.

1.12.3. Training Aids and Equipment:

1.12.3.1. Rifle/carbine (one per trainee).

1.12.3.2. Day Optical Scope (Designated Marksman only), Close Combat Optic, Back Up Iron Sight or Carrying Handle. Sighting system used is based on arming group and operational need.

1.12.3.3. 30-round magazines, web gear, ammo pouches, gas masks, and if applicable, issued Load Bearing Equipment (LBE) or Load Bearing Vest (LBV).

1.12.3.4. Dummy ammunition, magazine filler, empty bandoleer and empty ammunition can/box.

1.12.3.5. Sighting and aiming bars, devices and charts.

1.12.3.6. Training charts (optional).

1.12.3.7. Overhead projector/computer system with visual slide capability (optional).

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1.12.3.8. Slide projector, video cassette recorder and monitor (optional).

1.12.3.9. Slides and transparencies (optional).

1.12.3.10. Zero targets.

1.12.3.11. Public address system.

1.12.3.12. Headsets (sound suppressors) and/or ear plugs (one set per trainee and one set per instructor).

1.12.3.13. Eye protection for instructors is mandatory and is highly recommended for trainees.

Hearing protection is mandatory for all personnel; dual hearing protection is required for Combat Arms personnel (unless electronic headsets are being used).

1.12.3.14. Care and cleaning equipment.

1.12.3.15. Slow and timed fire targets.

1.12.3.16. Student handout material as needed.

1.12.3.17. First aid kit.

1.12.3.18. Brass deflectors as needed.

1.12.3.19. Combat Arms Training Simulator (optional) meeting the requirements identified in

AFI 36-2226.

1.12.4. Course Ammunition. Cartridge, 5.56mm Ball, 5.56mm Tracer, 5.56mm Plastic Practice Car-tridge or 5.56mm Frangible.

1.12.5. Documents Needed: AF Forms 522 and 710. Butt numbers and/or serial numbers are suffi-cient to document training on the AF Form 710.

1.12.6. AF Form 522 Documentation Procedures (see Figure 7.4.): If a student passes all phases of the AFQC or the TRQC, a single entry on the AF Form 522 is sufficient. However, if a student fails any phase of the TRQC, multiple line entries on the AF Form 522 will be required. If a student achieves an expert score in Phase V and fails any other required phase, the student must pass required phases before receiving expert status.

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Figure 1.1. Rifle/Carbine Firing Requirements, Rifle/Carbine Air Force Qualification Course

ORDER POSITION ROUNDS

TIME

(SEC)

DISTANCE

M/YDS TARGET

Phase I: Battle Sight Zero and Grouping (See 1.13.3.2. for M68 and BUIS procedure)

1. Prone Supported 5 (1, 5-rd mag) N/A 25 Z

2. Prone Supported 5 (1, 5-rd mag) N/A 25 Z

3. Prone Supported 5 (1, 5-rd mag) N/A 25 Z

4. Prone Supported 5 (1, 5-rd mag) N/A 25 Z

20 Total Rounds

Phase II: Practice

1. Prone Supported 6 (2, 3-rd mag) 50 25 SF

2. Prone Supported (with gas mask) 6 (2, 3-rd mag) 90 25 SF 3 Prone Unsupported 6 (2, 3-rd mag) 50 25 SF

4. Kneeling Supported 6 (2, 3-rd mag) 50 25 SF

5. Foxhole/Over Barricade Supported 6, (2, 3-rd mag) 50 25 SF

30 Total Rounds

Phase III: Evaluation

1. Prone Supported 10 (1, 4-rd & 2, 3-rd mags)

90 25 TF

2. Prone Supported (with gas mask) 10 (1, 4-rd & 2, 3-rd mags)

120 25 TF

3. Prone Unsupported 10 (1, 4-rd & 2, 3-rd mags)

90 25 TF

4. Kneeling Supported 10 (1, 4-rd & 2, 3-rd mags)

90 25 TF

5. Foxhole/Over Barricade Supported 10 (1, 4-rd & 2, 3-rd mags)

90 25 TF

50 Total Rounds

100 Total Rounds for Course

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1.13. Course Information, Rifle/Carbine AFQC.

1.13.1. Course Targets:

1.13.1.1. Target “Z” is the 25-meter zero target National Stock Number (NSN) 6920-01-167-1392 for the M16, GAU-5A, GAU-5A/A and NSN 6920-01-253-4005 for the M16A2, GUU-5P and M4 or full distance silhouette NSN 6920-00-795-1806 (or suitable substitute).

1.13.1.2. Target SF is the 25-meter scaled silhouette, slow fire target (NSN 6920-01-167-1391) or full distance silhouette NSN 6920-00-795-1806 (or suitable substitute).

1.13.1.3. Target TF is the 25-meter scaled silhouette, timed fire target (NSN 6920-01-167-1397) or full distance silhouette NSN 6920-00-795-1806 (or suitable substitute).

1.13.2. Standards:

1.13.2.1. Phase I: Should fire one 4cm shot group.

1.13.2.2. Phase II: Seventy five-meter targets should have 7 hits. 175-meter targets should have 5 hits. 300-meter targets should have 3 hits.

1.13.2.3. Phase III: Group A Qualified: 32-42 hits. Group B Qualified: 25-42 hits. Group C Qual-ified: 19-42 hits.

1.13.2.4. Expert: All Groups: 43-50 hits.

NOTE: If gas mask training is temporarily waived by the MAJCOM Functional, practice and evaluation orders 2 with gas mask will not be fired. Qualification standards will be 25 of 40 hits for Group A person-nel, 20 of 40 hits for Group B personnel, and 15 of 40 hits for Group C personnel. Expert for all Groups will be 35 of 40 hits. Ensure the AF Form 522 and AF Form 710 reflects an 80-round AFQC. Also, add the statement “Gas mask firing not conducted” in the remarks block of each form.

NOTE: The standards for Phase I and II are desired goals for all trainees. Instructors should use these standards to determine trainees’ need for additional instruction or practice before firing Phase III. To cor-rect shooting errors, instructors may provide additional rounds during Phases I and II. The standards for Phase III are required standards for qualification.

1.13.3. Course Notes AFQC.

1.13.3.1. If firing the standard M16 rifle, GAU-5A or GAU-5A/A, the trainee will use the long range "L" aperture on the rear sight for all 25-meter firing. Once the shot group is centered at 25-meters using the long range ("L" aperture), the rifle/carbine is battle sight zeroed for 250-meters when the unmarked, short-range sight position is used and will also be on at 375-meters when the long-range aperture is used. After firing the course, rotate the rear sight to the short-range position. If full distance firing is used (50 to 300-meters), fire with the rear sight set in the short-range position after 25-meter zeroing.

1.13.3.2. Trainees firing the M16A2 rifle or M4 series carbines will be taught battlesight zeroing IAW the AF lesson plan. When firing with the M68 Close Combat Optic (CCO) and the Back-up Iron Sight (BUIS), students will zero the BUIS first and than move the red dot of the M68 so it sits on top of the front sight. Change magazine loads from 5 to 4-round magazines. Fire the first three strings using the BUIS, after adjusting the M68, use the next two-strings to confirm zero. When firing the AFQC with the M68, trainees will fire using the M68 on practice and evaluation orders

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1, 3 and 5. When using the M68, students should lower the intensity level of the dot to the lowest intensity visible to the shooter. This reduces the size of the dot so parts of the target are still visible.

1.13.3.3. The purpose of using the 25-meter zeroing (Z) target is two fold. First, the shooter has a realistic combat distance target (250-meters for M16 and 300-meters for M16A2) with a sight adjustment grid printed over the silhouette to aid in accurately making sight adjustments. Sec-ondly, it is an excellent training aid for conducting 3-shot grouping exercises. The target also pro-vides a good indication of the shooter's ability to hit a life-size target at expected engagement distances from a steady firing position. However, if ranges are available, full distance firing is highly encouraged.

1.13.3.4. Ideally, trainees should be able to put all shots of the shot group within the 4cm circle on the “Z” target using a prone supported position. However, a 4cm group anywhere on the target indicates good application of shooting fundamentals and only requires sight adjustments to center the shot group and zero the rifle/carbine.

1.13.3.5. Trainees may make sight corrections as needed anytime during training. Instructors will accompany trainees down range and analyze each of the trainee's shot groups fired during battle sight zero (BSZ). It may take one or more groups to evaluate how the trainee applies shooting fun-damentals. Therefore, students should not make a sight correction after the first 4-round BSZ group unless determined by the firing line official. During the remaining 4-round BSZ groupings, observe and analyze the trainee's grouping performance and solicit input from them before auto-matically offering sight adjustments.

1.13.3.6. All orders of fire will start with the weapon on safe, bolt forward, magazine inserted and magazine pouch(s) fastened. This will require the trainee to charge the first round and move the selector to "SEMI" before firing. Trainees must do this on receiving the command "FIRE" and should use the non-shooting hand to operate the charging handle. However, they may use the shooting hand if they experience difficulty or are unable to safely control the direction of the muz-zle during the charging operation. Trainees must unfasten the magazine pouch when reaching for the first magazine to reload on each order. Conduct charging and reloading exercises using dummy rounds in the classroom before live firing.

1.13.3.7. During Phase I and Phase II, trainees will perform immediate actions on their own stop-pages, under instructor supervision. Trainees may then complete the order of fire. Prorate the time limit if required due to non-shooter caused malfuction or stoppages. WARNING: If a light recoil or difference in report is experienced, the instructor must verify the weapon is safe to fire (projec-tile not stuck in barrel) after clearing the stoppage.

1.13.3.8. Trainees will perform immediate actions on their own stoppages during each order of fire in Phase III. Prorate the time limit for the order of fire if the trainee has, or is in the process of, successfully applying immediate or remedial action to clear the stoppage. The ultimate goal is for the trainee to understand why the stoppage occurred and to have the ability to correct the problem and continue firing. WARNING: If a light recoil or difference in report is experienced, trainees must understand the instructor must verify the weapon is safe to fire (projectile not stuck in barrel) after clearing the stoppage.

1.13.3.9. Use sandbags filled with Styrofoam packing material, sand, gravel, wood chips, or crushed bark for the prone supported position.

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1.13.3.10. The primary purpose of the various supported positions is to teach trainees the tactical advantage of using cover and concealment in a combat situation. Instructors will emphasize the use of cover throughout the course. Trainees will make maximum use of cover during firing and reloading.

1.13.3.11. Phase I and Phase II are instruction orders. Instructors will check and analyze targets after each order of Phase I and Phase 2. Instructors will assist trainees in assuming a correct posi-tion and will teach shooting fundamentals between orders of fire as needed.

1.13.3.12. Remind trainees to keep the tip of the front sight on the vital area (center of the 4cm circle) when engaging the 250 and 300-meter targets. The eye has a natural tendency to try to see more "black" or more of the target at those distances, and will cause the shooter to unconsciously hold the front sight low on those small targets.

1.13.3.13. During Phase II , trainees will engage each silhouette on the left side of the target for Orders 1, 3 and 5, beginning with the 75-meter target (bottom left, middle left, and top left). They will then engage each silhouette on the right side of the target for orders 2 and 4, beginning with the 75-meter target (top right, middle right, bottom right).

1.13.3.14. During Phase III, trainees will first engage the four silhouettes (50, 100, and 150 meters) on the lower half of the target with one round each. Trainees will then reload and engage the three silhouettes (200, 250, and 300 meters) in the target's upper left corner with one round each. Trainees will again reload and engage the three remaining silhouettes (200, 250, and 300 meters) in the target's upper right corner with one round each.

1.13.3.15. Instructors will not teach during the evaluation orders of fire. However, they may assist trainees and teach shooting fundamentals between the orders of fire. They will also correct safety infractions and supervise how trainees apply immediate action procedures when applicable.

1.13.3.16. During reloading, trainees will keep the shooting hand on the pistol grip and do all reloading functions with the non-shooting hand. Trainees must wear a web belt with a magazine pouch, SF personnel should use issued web gear combination (web belt, pouches, LBE/LBV).

Position the magazine pouch for easy access by the non-shooting hand. A right-handed shooter will withdraw a loaded magazine from the ammo pouch with the left hand and, at the same time, remove the empty magazine by pressing the magazine release button with the trigger finger allow-ing the empty magazine to fall. Insert loaded magazine with the left hand and press the bolt release with fingers or heel of the left hand. A left-handed shooter will withdraw a loaded magazine from the pouch with the right hand, depress the magazine release with the thumb of the right hand, insert the loaded magazine and then reach under or over the weapon to press the bolt release with fingers of the right hand.

1.13.3.17. Before each order, place loaded magazines in the pouch with the top end of the maga-zine down and the projectile end or front edge of the magazine pointing away from the body. This way the shooter has only to reach back, unfasten the pouch latch and remove the magazine during the reload. This is a critical skill requiring practice to accomplish quickly and smoothly. It is imperative to practice reloading the rifle/carbine from the pouch and retaining empty magazines when moving out of position. Reload magazines between orders of fire as necessary.

1.13.3.18. Eye protection for instructors is mandatory and is highly recommended for trainees.

Hearing protection is mandatory for all personnel; dual hearing protection is required for Combat Arms personnel (unless electronic headsets are being used).

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1.13.3.19. WARNING: Inspect all magazine pouches and magazines at the end of training to ensure they do not contain live rounds.

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Figure 1.2. Rifle/Carbine Firing Requirements, TRQC Day Fire

ORDER POSITION ROUNDS

TIME

(SEC)

DISTANCE

M/YDS TARGET

Phase I: Battle Sight Zero and Grouping

1. Back up iron sight Prone Supported 3 (3-rd mag) N/A 25 Z

2. Back up iron sight Prone Supported 3 (3-rd mag) N/A 25 Z

3. Back up iron sight Prone Supported 3 (3-rd mag) N/A 25 Z

4. M68 (M4 only) Prone Supported 3 (3-rd mag) N/A 25 Z

5. M68 (M4 only) Prone Supported 3 (3-rd mag) N/A 25 Z

6. M68 (M4 only) Prone Supported 3 (3-rd mag) N/A 25 Z

18 Total Rounds for Phase I

Phase II: Day Burst (Standards: Qualify, 2 hits on each target)

1. Teaching/practice Prone Supported 12 (2, 6-rd mag) N/A 25 SF

2. Evaluation Prone Supported 12 (2, 6-rd mag) 40 25 SF

24 Total Rounds for Phase II

Phase III: CWDE (Standards: Qualify, 4 of 6 targets hit)

1. Teaching/practice Prone Supported 6 (1, 6-rd mag) N/A 25 SF

2. Evaluation Prone Supported 6 (1, 6-rd mag) 45 25 SF

12 Total Rounds for Phase III

Phase IV: Weak Hand Firing (Standard: Qualify, 3 of 6 targets hit)

1. Teaching/practice Prone Supported 6 (1, 6-rd mag) N/A 25 SF

2. Evaluation Prone Supported 6 (1, 6-rd mag) 45 25 SF

12 Total Rounds for Phase IV

Phase V: Day Rapid Fire Evaluation (Standards: Qualify 18 hits, Expert 25 hits) Iron Sights Only, except DM

1. Evaluation Prone Unsupported 10 (4, 3, 3-rd mags) 70 25 TF

2. Evaluation Kneeling Barricade 10 (4, 3, 3-rd mags) 70 25 TF

3. Evaluation Over-Barricade 10 (4, 3, 3-rd mags) 80 25 TF

30 Total Rounds for Phase V

Phase VI: Quick Reaction Drills (Qualify, 7 hits within 10 inch circle)

1. Teaching/practice Standing 10 (1, 10-rd mag) N/A 25 E

2. Evaluation Standing 10 (1, 10-rd mag) 3, 3, 4 secs 25 E

20 Total Rounds for Phase VI

Phase VII: Night Semiautomatic Fire (Standards: Qualify, 5 hits on target)

1. Teaching/practice Standing 6 (1, 6-rd mag) N/A 25 E

2. Evaluation Standing 6 (1, 6-rd mag) 20 25 E

12 Total Rounds for Phase VII

Phase VIII: Night Burst Fire (Standards: Qualify, 4 hits on target)

1. Teaching/practice Over Barricade 6 (1, 6-rd mag) N/A 25 E

2. Evaluation Over Barricade 6 (1, 6-rd mag) 30 25 E

12 Total Rounds Phase VIII

Phase IX: Night Vision Devices (See 1.14.11.) (Standards: Qualify, 7 hits on target)

1. Teaching Kneeling Barricade 10 (1, 10-rd mag) N/A 25 E

2. Evaluation Kneeling Barricade 10 (1, 10-rd mag) 20 25 E

20 Total Rounds for Phase IX 160 Total Rounds for Course

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1.14. Course Information, TRQC.

1.14.1. Targets for the Course:

1.14.1.1. Target Z is the 25-meter zero target National Stock Number (NSN) 6920-01-167-1392 for the M16, GAU-5A, GAU-5A/A and NSN 6920-01-253-4005 for the M16A2, GUU-5P and M4.

1.14.1.2. Target SF is the 25-meter scaled silhouette, slow fire target (NSN 6920-01-167-1391).

1.14.1.3. Target E is the kneeling "E" silhouette target (NSN 6920-00-600-6874).

1.14.1.4. Target TF is the 25-meter scaled silhouette, timed fire target (NSN 6920-01-167-1397).

1.14.1.5. Target configurations for course

1.14.1.5.1. Phase I, II, III and IV – Zero and SF

1.14.1.5.2. Phase V – TF

1.14.1.5.3. Phase VI, VII, VIII and IX - E

1.14.2. Qualification Standards:

1.14.2.1. PHASE I – Battle Sight Zero Grouping Phase (BSZGP): One 4cm shot group (desired).

Orders 4, 5 and 6 are only used when firing with the M68 Close Combat Optic.

1.14.2.2. PHASE II--Day Burst: Both 75-meter targets engaged with 2 hits each.

1.14.2.3. PHASE III - CWDE: Four of six targets engaged and hit.

1.14.2.4. PHASE IV – Weak Hand Firing: Three of six targets engaged and hit.

1.14.2.5. PHASE V – Day Rapid Fire Evaluation: 18 of 30 hits required. 25 of 30 for expert, iron sights only, except DM. Designated Marksman qualification requirements are as follows:

50-meter target 3 of 3 hits, 100-meter target 3 of 3 hits, 150-meter target 6 of 6 hits, 200-meter tar-gets must have 5 of 6 hits, 250-meter targets must have 5 of 6 hits and 300-meter targets must have 5 of 6 hits. Show score as number of hits and “Q, Qual or Qualified” for qualified, “UQ, Unqual or Unqualified” for unqualified and “E, Exp or Expert” for expert.

1.14.2.6. PHASE VI—Quick Reaction Drills: 7 hits on target within 10-inch circle.

1.14.2.7. PHASE VII--Night Semiautomatic Fire: 5 hits on target.

1.14.2.8. PHASE VIII--Night Burst Fire: 4 hits on target.

1.14.2.9. PHASE IX—Night Vision Devices: 7 hits on target.

1.14.3. Course notes TRQC:

1.14.3.1. Trainees will stow protective mask in carrier, unless required for wear. Issued web gear combination (web belt, magazine pouches, LBE/LBV, etc) must be worn throughout course. Hel-met and flak vest will be worn during Phase IX and is optional (Commander’s option) in other phases.

1.14.3.2. To correct shooting errors, instructors may provide additional rounds during Phase I and all teaching/practice orders. Identify additional rounds on the AF Form 710.

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1.14.3.3. The purpose of using the 25-meter zeroing (Z) target is two fold. First, the shooter has a realistic combat distance target (250-meters for M16 and 300-meters for M16A2/M4) with a sight adjustment grid printed over the silhouette to aid in accurately making sight adjustments. Sec-ondly, it is an excellent training aid for conducting 3-shot grouping exercises. Finally, the target provides a good indication of the shooter's ability to hit a life-size target at expected distances from a steady firing position.

1.14.3.4. Ideally, trainees should be able to put all shots of the shot group within the 4cm circle on the 'Z' target using a prone supported position. However, a 4cm group anywhere on the target indi-cates good application of shooting fundamentals and only requires sight adjustments to center the shot group and zero the rifle/carbine.

1.14.3.5. Tracer mix for training is used (if range is capable of firing tracers) in teaching 3-shot burst techniques and as an aid to trainees in building skill to control automatic fire. For operational use, commanders, squad leaders, fire team leaders, etc., may elect to use tracers in various combi-nations for several different mission needs. Tracer ammunition can be used to adjust fire on your target, for incendiary purposes and for signaling other members of a fire team where to direct their fire.

1.14.3.6. Use sandbags filled with styrofoam packing material, sand, gravel, wood chips or…