Pistol marksmanship

Name: Pistol marksmanship
Author: United States. Marine Corps

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Pistol Marksmanship
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FOREWORD
Chapter 1 The M9 Service Pistol
Functional Capabilities
Single-Action Mode
Double-Action Mode
Nomenclature
Major Components
Slide Assembly
Safety Features
Decocking/Safety Lever
Firing Pin Block
Half-Cock Notch
Cycle of Operation
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking
Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Ammunition
Wearing of the M9 Service Pistol’s Gear
M12 Holster
M1 Ammunition Pocket
M7 Shoulder Holster
Assault Holster
Concealed Pistol Holster
Lanyard
Firing the M9 Service Pistol While Wearing Gloves
Preventive Maintenance
Pistol Disassembly
Disassembly of the Magazine
Inspection of the Pistol
Cleaning and Lubricating the Pistol
Pistol Re-assembly
Pistol Magazine Re-assembly
Safety/Function Check
User Serviceability Inspection
Pistol Maintenance in Adverse Conditions
Extreme Cold
Hot, Wet Climates
Hot, Dry Climates
Heavy Rain and Fording Operations
Amphibious Conditions
Chapter 2 Weapons Handling
Safety Rules
Weapons Conditions
Determining a Weapon’s Condition
Checking the Round Indicator
Conducting a Chamber Check
Weapons Commands
Loading the Pistol
Making the Pistol Ready
Fire
Cease Fire
Unloading the Pistol
Unloading and Showing the Pistol Clear
Emptying the Magazine
Filling the Magazine
Reloading the Pistol
Dry Reload
Condition 1 Reload
Reloading Considerations
Remedial Action
Stoppage
Malfunction
Remedial Action
Audible Pop or Reduced Recoil
Weapons Carries
Alert
Ready
Weapons Transports
Holster Transport
Administrative Transport
Combat Mindset
Physical and Mental Preparation
Threat Levels
Transferring the Pistol
Show Clear Transfer
Condition Unknown Transfer
Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship
Aiming
Sight Alignment
Establishing Sight Alignment
Sight Picture
Relationship Between the Eye and the Sights
Trigger Control
Sight Alignment and Trigger Control
Grip
Trigger Finger Placement
Types of Trigger Control
Breath Control
Application of Marksmanship Fundamentals in Field Firing
Compression of the Fundamentals
Aiming
Trigger Control
Breath Control
Chapter 4 Pistol Firing Positions and Grip
The Pistol Firing Position
Mobility
Observation of the Enemy
Stability
Pistol Firing Grip
Before Firing: Stabilize the Sights
During Firing: Allow Trigger Control
After Firing: Manage Recoil
Withdrawing the Pistol From the Holster
Weaver and Isosceles Variations
Standing Position
Weaver Standing Position
Isosceles Standing Position
Kneeling Position
Weaver Kneeling Position
Isosceles Kneeling Position
Prone Position
Weaver Prone Position
Isosceles Prone Position
Natural Body Alignment
Chapter 5 Use of Cover and Concealment
Cover Materials
Dirt
Cinder Blocks
Trees, Logs, and Telephone Poles
Sandbags
Considerations for Firing From Cover
Adjusting the Firing Position
Applying the Weaver and Isosceles Variations
Keeping the Body Behind Cover
Providing Support for the Position and the Pistol
Changing Positions
Moving
Supported Firing Positions
Supported Prone
Supported Kneeling
Supported Standing
Locate and Engage Targets From Behind Cover
Pie Technique
Rollout Technique
Combining the Pie and Rollout Techniques
Chapter 6 Presentation of the M9 Service Pistol
Sight Alignment/Sight Picture
Presentation From the Carries and Holsters
Presentation From the Ready
Presentation From the Alert
Presentation From a Holster Transport
Presentation While Assuming the Kneeling Position
From the Ready
From the Alert (Arms Straight)
From the Alert (Close Quarters, Elbows Bent)
From the Holster Transport
Presentation While Assuming the Prone Position
Isosceles Prone
Weaver Prone
Search and Assess
Chapter 7 Pistol Engagement Techniques
Target Detection
Movement
Sound
Improper Camouflage
Techniques of Fire
Double and Single Action Firing
Single Action or Double Action Firing Factors
Two-Shot Technique
Slow Fire Technique
Re-engagement Techniques
Slow Fire Technique
Two-Shot Technique
Offset Aiming
Multiple Targets
Combat Mindset
Prioritizing Targets
Engaging Multiple Targets
Moving Targets
Types of Moving Targets
Leads for Moving Targets
Methods of Engagement
Applying the Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Chapter 8 One-Handed Techniques
Presentation and Shooting
Adjustment of the Standing Position
Searching and Assessing After Firing
Reloading
Dry Reload
Condition 1 Reload
Remedial Action
Presentation From the Holster With the Weak Hand
Method One: Pistol Rotation
Method Two: Hand Rotation
Method Three: Knee Placement
Transferring the Pistol From One Hand to the Other
Chapter 9 Advanced Techniques
Shooting on the Move
Moving With the Pistol
Moving: The Glide Technique
Engaging Targets: Using the Pistol Sights
Continuing to Move
Reloading and Stoppages
Turn and Fire
Engaging Targets 90 Degrees to the Right and Left
Engaging Targets 180 Degrees to the Rear
Chapter 10 Low Light and Darkness Techniques
Combat Mindset
Night Vision Adaptation and Maintenance
Night Vision Adaptation
Night Vision Maintenance
Target Detection Techniques
Off-Center Vision
Scanning/Figure Eight Scan
Effects of Illumination
Acquiring Targets at Night
Sight Alignment/Sight Picture
Flashlights
Types of Flashlights
Activation Devices
Types of Lenses
Target Detection
Target Engagement
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