The powerpacked book that helped hundreds of shooters improve their groups and scores, some by as much as forty or fifty points. The association fosters the preservation and promotion of marine corps marksmanship and the marine corps competitioninarms program history, acts as a vehicle by which distinguished marine shooters can maintain contact with one another and holds an annual social gathering for the membership. As an update, we are now again planning to host four events during the interservice rifle matches, an informal gathering for a buffet meal on friday evening, 21 august possibly chesty puller vfw, or place and time tbd, tour of the museum of the marine corps, a barbque cookout catered by mission barbque on range 2 at the 600 yard line. The 8th marine corps district shooters pose after receiving their awards. Former marine corps officer, former usmc scout sniper, foreign special forces officer, law enforcement officers, and competitive tactical riflemen.
Marine corps shooters test marksmanship in annual contest. After a few months of 2 times a week i was putting in 500 meter slow fire. The marine corps may tell me or you to pick up a rifle, shotgun or pistol and go help someone or save a life. Our team is composed of former and active duty military, including. Current marine corps policy requires that all marines below the rank of. Storm tactical, precision rifle data books, usmc sniper, army. Range coaches mentor shooters after they finish a volley of shots, giving them tips to help correct or sharpen their aim. Marine corps university research marine corps history. May 27, 2016 shooters were dressed in uniform items that were used by marine corps raiders of world war ii. There are commercial data books, military data books used for rifle or pistol requalification, matches, and sniping, as well as the home made variety. Noting the need to update training materials for rifle marksmanship, the corps announced the release of one new data book and two updated editions to be used for annual rifle qualifications december 2009. Recently i received a data book in the mail from tony gimmellie and tom challey of impact data books. Being a former marine, i am most familiar with those used in the corps. According to the national museum of the marine corps, the shotgun has been in use as early as wwi for various purposes, like breaching, riot control.
Annual rifle training databook marine corps base camp. M16a2ar15a2 usmc range data books springfield xd forum. The special group of marine corps shooters were selected to fire the 9mm pistol course to help set future marine corps qualification standards for expert, sharpshooter, and marksman awards. At the firing line, i was thrilled to show off my new custom 1911, similar to what zins shot and won with at the nationals a couple years before. Marine corps manuals military manual photocopies available from militaryinfo the lost and found department, of historical military technology, in business for over 20 years now. The book allows shooters to track their shots and make adjustments. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data book for us rifle 7. Shooters were dressed in uniform items that were used by marine corps raiders of world war ii. The fundamentals will take readers from author frank gallis beginnings as a marine scout sniper to his presentday job as a marksmanship instructor as he guides new shooters on their journey toward longrange shooting excellence. Also participating in the program would be the government of egypt which would fund part of the development effort. Your source for precision rifle and sniper data books endorsed by us military and law enforcement snipers consistency equals accuracy. Maintaining confidence for combat readiness marine. What is so special and distinguishes usmc marksmanship training from the other services is the high level of skill imparted to all recruits. The competitors utilized the m1 garand and a colt 45 to.
Jun 29, 2017 serious shooters keep a dope or data book on particular weapons for a good reason. I want to break 280 in the national match course m measurable so you can tell if goal has been reached a attainable yet challenging. Snapping in is the term used to describe practicing dryfiring with an empty weapon before livefiring. An original us marine corps rifle marksmanship qualification data book. Sep 10, 2015 several years ago, i had the honor of training under zins and andy moody, both men of legend and lore in the marine corps and bullseye competition. Marines and other service members participated in the 2019 interservice rifle marksmanship competition at weapons training battalion aboard marine corps base quantico june 24 30. Marine corps shooting teams united states marine corps. Daniel rhodes set a new record for the marine corps match with a 20015x. Here is a quick reference card for reading military milscale reticles. When the marine corps adopted its standard rifle combat optic in 2005, the marksmanship data books that marines use to keep track of their shots and make adjustments to their weapon sights became obsolete. Im out of the marine corps 25 years this month and miss it every day.
This is a printable log book designed to be hole punched and put in a binder. Sharpshooter is obtained with a combined score falling between 280304 3. Marksmanship coaches analyze difficulties shooters may be experiencing during dry and livefire exercises in all phases of the marine corps marksmanship program during qualification and re. To prove to the marksman that heshe can upon demand produce 10s at 50 ft. Stone bay was the scene for 2005s competition in arms programs eastern division matches, april 4 6. Db986 laser designators, rangefinders, seekers, and guided munitions usmcjune 1986. The days of collecting your shooting information in premade books designed by someone who perceives how you may shoot, and offers you a data book of target pages that are little to no value to you are long gone. The marine corps rifle ranges are manpower and material intensive. Hey all, i just won a usmc rifle marksmanship and data book for u. Modular sniper data book range estimation offset refill sheets. When the marine corps adopted its standard rifle combat optic in 2005, the marksmanship data books that marines use to keep track of their shots and.
Marksmen is the lowest score obtained, with a scoring range of 250279 2. Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301 a, rifle marksmanship, provides techniques and procedures for marine corps rifle marksmanship. The information recorded in the data book allows a shooter to. When called into duty, no matter the situation, they have a solid idea about how the firearm will perform. Shooting tips from usmc marksman brian zins most handgun shooters have never witnessed the accuracy applied by the. Coaches course keeps corps shooters on their toes marine. Marine corps base quantico the marine corps shooting team has been busy lately, and theres no break until july. A retired marine sniper explains the fundamentals of long range, precision rifle shooting. Marines compete for top shot united states marine corps. The marine corps has employed and retired various shotgun weapons to continually enhance its warfighting capabilities to sustain the mantle of americas premier expeditionary force in readiness. Mcrp 301a supersedes the discussion of rifle marksmanship in fleet. The competitors utilized the m1 garand and a colt 45 to simulate what types of conditions marines. Mcrp 301 a reflects this ethos and the marine corps warfighting philosophy.
Fully illistrated and familiar to every marine this book is fully illistrated with line drawings and everything you need to know about getting it in the bull. Data book analysis the official web site of marine. This competition is a good experience, but is an important form of training that will. A possible software package will be for the firing points digital data book to prompt the. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data books emilitary manuals. Expert is obtained with a combined score falling b. M16a2ar 15a2 usmc range data books discussion in ar talk started by volksweegle, oct 27. What are the the most important requirements for a usmc. As a coach, you cannot overemphasize the importance of the data book to your shooters. The official facebook page of the us marine corps rifle, pistol, and action shooting teams.
Evolution of shotguns in the marine corps marine corps. Storm tactical, precision rifle data books, usmc sniper. Shooting with a purpose united states marine corps. Use this load development target to keep track of your hand loading details and results all on the same page. Storm tactical free downloads, targets, sniper rifle. Everyone who owns a precision rifle keeps a dope or data book on that weapon at least they do if they are serious shooters. The official us marine corps pistol marksmanship handbook.
Given a service riflecarbine, sling, magazines, cartridge belt, magazine retention device pouches or loadbearing vest, ammunition, target, and data book, adjust the sights to compensate for the effects of weather while firing iaw mcrp 301a. Shane butler placing 3rd in the marine corps match with a 20011x. The marine corps rifle team preformed well this year with two shooters setting new interservice records. This is a discussion on usmc m16a2 marksmanshipdata book, pdf posted. The combat marksmanship coaches course, a sculpting tool for the marine corps finest shooters, never settles for anything less than perfection. The history of marine corps competitive marksmanship. This is a discussion on usmc rifle marksmanship and data book within the reference forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category. Your source for precision rifle and sniper data books endorsed by us military and law enforcement snipersconsistency equals accuracy. Shoot as many rounds as necessary to obtain 10 shots in the 10 ring. The shooting team holds twoweek competitions at marine corps bases overseas and in the u. Formed in 2003, storm tactical was the first data book producer to offer custom made pages, and fully customized books.
Drastic changes coming to marine corps rifle qualification. Its an opportunity for upandcomingbudding shooters who have an interest in marksmanship to go out and compete, coppola told marine corps times in an interview. Free printable training targets, data book pages, and manuals. Do you have what it takes to win a marine corps shooting team. Stephen ferguson winning the 600yard match with a score of 20012x and sgt. Garald john, combat marksmanship trainer, headquarters and support battalion, marine corps base camp pendleton, assesses marines while they snap in at marine corps base camp pendleton, california, oct. Mar 21, 2016 the marine corps may tell me or you to pick up a rifle, shotgun or pistol and go help someone or save a life. Tony and i served as scout snipers together in the marine corps in the late 90s and early part of 2000.
Its two pages and covers a cross the course 80 round match standing, sitting rapid, prone rapid, and prone. Marine corps rifle range data book the smiths complete chord songbook, m27 infantry automatic rifle with squad day optic sdo while conducting marksmanship training on knowndistance ranges, these values must be adjusted general alfred m. Do you have what it takes to win a marine corps shooting. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data books this download has 15 essential manuals, books and charts that the us marine corps soldier would need to maximize their marksmanship and shooting skills navmc 10787 u. More than 232 years of sharpshooting history, along with the slogan every marine a rifleman, still doesnt compare to the level of passion these future coaches must have to be effective on the. High masters like zins can probably write an entire book about this.
Justin crago set a new record for the kistler trophy, shooting a 79638x and staff sgt. Data books are small, typically 5 x 8 sized handbooks, that allow shooters to gather data about shooting. Serious shooters keep a dope or data book on particular weapons for a good reason. While in the corps tony was always making his own data book pages due to. Last week they participated in the civilianrun mgm ironman shooting match in parma, idaho, and two weeks prior to that, they participated in the threeweek australian army skill at arms meeting at the puckapunyal military area in victoria, australia, said capt. Marine corps security forces battalion shooting team was awarded the wirgman small unit rifle team trophy at the 2005 eastern division matches held at camp lejeune, n. Record group 127 17751981 overview of records locations table of contents 127. Records of the united states marine corps national archives. Shooting with a purpose united states marine corps flagship. The new book reflects the use of the rco, making it much easier for marines to use during qualifications. An accurately completed data book helps the shooter to maintain accurate records of sight adjustments. More than 232 years of sharpshooting history, along with the slogan every marine a rifleman, still doesnt compare to the level of passion these future coaches must have to be effective on the firing line. Data book analysis the official web site of marine corps. Scope every marine is first and foremost a rifleman.
To be a winner you must shoot 100s at the sustained fire line. The dciap was a close competition, but 12th marine corps district took first place in the rifle team match. New data books released for range qualification using. Weapons training battalion officials aim to gather data from 600 marines across the force to best determine what the thresholds for qualification. Revision of career marksmanship training requirements. New data books released for range qualification using rifle. We are precision rifle shooters who have designed a cutting edge precision rifle data book for professionals. Double posted here because it took some time and effort to do this, so i hope folks will have a chance to see it. Individual units must provide hearing protection and data books to their marines for table 1. I had the honor of training under zins and andy moody, both men of legend and lore in the marine corps and bullseye competition. Marine corps recruit depot, san diego marines from marine corps recruit depot san diego and the western recruiting region shot it out during the annual depot competition in arms program from jan.
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