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Every rifle has it’s own aim point, that can vary depending on the eye of the shooter, the resolution of

the target as well as other factors. If the distance off target is small, the shooter will adjust the aim

point by himself to adjust for the distance by observing where the shots hit the target. Otherwise, if the

shot distance off target is large, then the front sight should be moved or changed.

A poor shooter will commit the error of firing at the instant where their line of sight is the same as the

aim point. This is a very tense method of aiming, in general and the shot is “pulled”. While sighting a

slight displacement of the rifle is unavoidable; therefore if the shooter correctly lets the shot fly more

relaxed, in the same moment his line of sight does not exactly align to the aim point, the shot is more

likely to arrive on target. The aim point is therefore, a small “aiming zone”.

III. Conduct of Fire

71 Most of the time, rifle shooting is a “fire at will” exercise conducted under minimal direction. The

Group Commander will, in general, indicate where the target, or the target area is. The shooter

will then choose by himself where he will shoot and at what distance.

The shooter will then ready his weapon under cover where possible, so that he can open fire, once

in position. He will halt fire once the mission objective has been completed or the engaged enemy

retreats. It is not logical to move to different cover after each shot because such movements will

attract too much attention from enemy fire. Due to this it is better to stay calmly in one position.

72 If the soldier can see the effect of his shots, he will adjust shot placement by himself by changing

the aim point and by changing the sight elevation. If the firing exercise is directed, elevation

corrections can be ordered. For example: “Elevation plus Two!”

Corrections in windage are called off in meters. For example: “Left, three meters!”

73 To order a cease fire the command is: “Halt!”

The shooter ceases firing a remains at alert to the orders of the commander. At the order of:

“Safe” the shooter pulls the rear sight slide all the way to the rear and safes his weapon.

If the command for cease fire and safe is not given, the shooter safes his weapon before leaving

his position.

IV. Use of the Bayonet

74 For combat at very short distances (assault, night, fog and in open terrain), it may be necessary to

place the bayonet onto the barrel in order to use the rifle as a shock weapon. Fix the bayonet to

the rifle with the left hand and check with your hand that it is locked into place.

Placement into the scabbard is performed as well with the left hand. The respective commands are

as follows: “Fix Bayonet!” and “Retire Bayonet!”

V. Safety Rules

75 The following ruled should be well know to all shooters in order to avoid accidents:

1. Every weapon should be considered loaded unless the shooter has personally determined that

the magazine and chamber are empty.

All cartridges should be removed prior each disassembly and prior to aiming exercises.

2. Pointing a rifle at someone in jest is not permitted. The rifle is not a toy.

3. No person should carry live and blank ammunition at the same time.

4. Before shooting exercises, with ball, blank, or propulsive ammunition, the barrel should be

inspected and if necessary, cleaned.

5. During peacetime, a loaded rifle cannot be placed in firing position unless the rifle is pointed

toward a target. Before leaving the shooting position, it should be safed again. The shooter

must not move with a loaded, cocked weapon.

6. Upon completion of shooting exercises, all cartridges should be removed. Excess

ammunition should be gathered and troops made aware of orders concerning munitions.

7. When shooting in a shooting stand, the weapon should not be loaded except while in the

stand, and all cartridges should be removed prior to leaving the stand.

8. While shooting ball ammunition in combat, shooting toward or over friendly troops is not

permitted except in the following conditions:

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