Sandhurst Competition 2012 MARKSMANSHIP

Sandhurst Marksmanship Overview (1 of 2) The Sandhurst Marksmanship Competition is a comprehensive assessment of the Squad’s ability to fight with their rifles. The Competition incorporates multiple target arrays, multiple hits to neutralize targets, combat relevant firing positions, and malfunction clearances. Each Cadet is given 20 rounds (180 rounds per Team). Each Team will be presented with 100 target exposures from 14 Target Locations. Each hit on an individual target will result in one (1) point; successfully neutralizing the target will result in 30 points being rewarded to the Team for each target neutralized. Each hit on a non-combatant target will result in a DEDUCTION of 10 points. Each safety violation (after being warned once) will result in a DEDUCTION of 20 points. If a Team neutralizes ALL targets and has rounds remaining, the Team will be awarded ¼ point for each round remaining to the Team’s overall score as a bonus for maintaining proper Fire Control and Distribution during the competition. Teams will be ranked 1 – 56 based on their overall score at the completion of the Marksmanship Competition.

Overview (2 of 2) Safety Violations: Muzzle Awareness – Cadet is aware what is in front of, behind, and to the flanks of his / her target (example – individual ensures muzzle clears debris within BP prior to engaging targets). Weapon Orientation – Cadet maintains a safe orientation of his / her weapon system while engaging targets and / or moving within the BP (i.e. does not flag others). Weapon Status (Mechanical Safety) – Weapon remains on safe unless Cadet is actively engaging targets. Magazines are loaded and round is chambered only when Team has occupied BP. Hand Position – Finger remains outside of the trigger well until Cadet is actively engaging targets. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – All Cadets will wear the following PPE: ballistic helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and load bearing equipment. Additional Safety Information – Any act that a Range Safety deems as unsafe (and is not listed above) may result in a warning and / or penalty.

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