1. SSG Raven Z. S. Black I 1st TMCA, BDE S-2 “Assist, Protect, Defend”
9-MM PISTOL
PMI TRAINING
                                                                 
REF: FM
SSG Raven Z. S. Black I
1st TMCA, BDE S-2
“Assist, Protect, Defend”

2. TASK: Familiarize firers with the Semi-automatic 9-MM Pistol and it’s operational functions to include the fires role and responsibilities in range operations.
CONDITIONS: Given a block of instructions on the 9-MM Semi-automatic Pistol, firers must be able to meet the Standards.
STANDARDS: Firers must be able to disassemble and separate and reassemble the 9-MM Pistol correctly with no deficiencies. Firers must also gain a basic working knowledge of the 9-MM Pistol and their responsibilities while at the firing range.

3. 9-MM PISTOL PMI
RISK ASSESSMENT
LOW

4. The magazine has a 15-round capacity.
9-MM PISTOL.
The 9-MM Pistol is a 9-MM Semi-automatic, magazine fed, recoil-operated, double- action weapon, chambered for the 9-MM cartridge.
The magazine has a 15-round capacity.

5. 9-MM Equipment Data
Caliber mm NATO
System of Operation Short recoil, semiautomatic
Locking System Oscillating block
Length mm (8.54 inches)
W i d t h mm (1.5 inches)
Height mm (5.51 inches)
Weight with Empty Magazine g r a m s ( p o u n d s )
Weight with 15-Round Magazine ,145 grams (2.6 pounds)
Barrel Length l25 mm (4.92 inches)
R i f l i n g R.H., six-groove (pitch 250 mm [about 10 inches])
Muzzle Velocity meters per second (1,230.3 feet per second)

6. 9-MM Equipment Data
Muzzle Energy newton meters (430 foot pounds)
Maximum Range ,800 meters (1,962.2 yards)
Maximum Effective Range meters (54.7 yards)
Front Sight Blade, integral with slide
Rear Sight Notched bar, dovetailed to slide
Sighting Radius mm (6.22 inches)
Safety Features De-cocking/safety lever, firing pin block
Hammer (half-cocked notch) Prevents accidental discharge
Basic Load rounds
Trigger Pull Single-Action: 5.50 pounds
Double-Action: pounds

7. 9-MM PISTOL
OPERATION
The M9 pistol has a short recoil system using a falling locking block. The pressure developed by the expanding gases of a fired round recoils the slide and barrel assembly. After a short run, the locking block is disengaged from the slide, the barrel stops against the frame, and the slide continues its rearward movement. The slide then extracts and ejects the fired cartridge case, cocks the hammer, and compresses the recoil spring. The slide moves forward feeding the cartridge from the magazine into the chamber. The slide and barrel assembly remain open after the last cartridge has been fired and ejected.

8. 9-MM PISTOL PHASES OF TRAINING
Marksmanship training is divided into two phases: preparatory marksmanship training ( PMI ) and range firing.
All marksmanship training must be progressive.
Combat marksmanship techniques should be practiced after the basics have been mastered.

9. 9-MM PISTOL FUNDAMENTALS
The main use of the 9-MM semi-automatic pistol is to engage an enemy at close range with quick, accurate fire.
Accurate shooting results from knowing and correctly applying the elements of preparatory marksmanship training.

10. 9-MM PISTOL FUNDAMENTALS
The elements of combat pistol marksmanship are:
Grip
Aiming
Breath control
Trigger squeeze
Target engagement
Positions

11. 9-MM PISTOL FUNDAMENTALS
GRIP
The weapon must become an extension of the hand and arm. It should replace the finger in pointing at an object. A firm, uniform grip must be applied to the weapon. A proper grip is one of the most
important fundamentals of firing the 9MM Pistol.

12. 9-MM PISTOL GRIPS
ONE HAND GRIP
FIST GRIP

13. 9-MM PISTOL GRIPS
PALM SUPPORTED GRIP
WEAVER GRIP

14. 9-MM PISTOL FUNDAMENTALS
AIMING
Aiming is sight alignment and sight placement, sight alignment is the centering of the front blade in the rear sight notch. Sight placement is the positioning of the weapon’s sights in relation to the target as seen by the firer when he/she aims the weapon.
A correct sight picture consists of correct sight alignment with the front sight placed center mass of the target.

15. This must be done while aiming and squeezing the trigger.
9-MM PISTOL
FUNDAMENTALS
BREATH CONTROL
The firer must learn to hold his/her breath properly at any time during the breathing cycle if he/she wishes to attain accuracy that will serve him/her in combat.
This must be done while aiming and squeezing the trigger.

16. 9-MM PISTOL FUNDAMENTALS
TRIGGER SQUEEZE
Improper trigger squeeze causes more misses than any other step of preparatory marksmanship. Poor shooting is caused by the aim being disturbed before the bullet leaves the barrel of the weapon. This is usually the result of the firer jerking
the trigger or flinching. To apply correct trigger squeeze, the trigger finger should contact the trigger between the tip of the finger to the second joint (without touching the weapon anywhere else).
NOTE: The trigger squeeze of the 9-MM pistol, when fired in the single-action mode, is 5.50 pounds; when fired in double-action mode, it is pounds.

17. 9-MM PISTOL FUNDAMENTALS
TARGET ENGAGEMENT
Firers engage two types of targets, single targets and multiple
targets. When engaging multiple targets the firer should engage
the closest and most dangerous target first.
Common Target Engagement Problems:
Recoil Anticipation
Trigger Jerk
Heeling
In combat the firer should fire two rounds when completing
target engagement, this is commonly referred to as a double-tap.

18. 9-MM PISTOL FUNDAMENTALS
POSITIONS
The qualification course is fired from the standing, kneeling,
crouch and prone firing positions. All firing positions must be practiced so they become natural movements, during qualification and actual combat firing. Though these positions seem natural, practice sessions must be conducted to ensure the habitual attainment of correct firing positions. Assuming correct firing positions ensures that soldiers can quickly assume these positions without a conscious effort.
9-MM Pistol marksmanship requires a soldier to rapidly apply all the fundamentals at dangerously close targets while under stress.
Assuming a proper position to allow for a steady aim is critical to survival on the battlefield.

19. Pistol Ready Position:
9-MM Firing Positions
Pistol Ready Position:

20. 9-MM Firing Positions
                               
Standing
Position:

21. 9-MM Firing Positions
Kneeling Position:

22. 9-MM Firing Positions
Crouch Position:

23. 9-MM Firing Positions
Prone Position:

24. ALTERNATE
PISTOL
QUALIFICATION
COURSE
SCORECARD DA

25. 25 – Meter
E-Type
Silhouette
Aim for the 5
CENTER MASS

26. DIS-ASSEMBLY PORTION OF PMI
9-MM PISTOL
DIS-ASSEMBLY PORTION OF PMI

27. RE-ASSEMBLY PORTION OF PMI
9-MM PISTOL
RE-ASSEMBLY PORTION OF PMI

28. Learning Follow Up…
What is the effective maximum range of the 9-MM Pistol?
A) 50 meters Or Yards
Q) How many rounds can the 9MM Magazine hold?
A) 15
Q) Name some positions you fire the 9-MM Pistol?
A) Standing, Kneeling, Crouch and Prone

29. RANGE SAFETY! OBEY ALL COMMANDS FROM THE TOWER
( DO NOT LOAD OR FIRE UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO )
CONSIDER THE WEAPON LOADED AT ALL TIMES
ANYONE CAN CALL CEASE-FIRE
NO HORSE-PLAYING & SMOKING AREA
HELMENTS MUST BE WORN WHILE ON THE RANGE
LEFT AND RIGHT BOUNDRIES… KNOW THEM
CLEARING OF WEAPON ON/OFF RANGE

30. Pending Any Questions…
THE END
Pending Any Questions…