NAVMC 2550 — Marskmanship Check Card

NAVMC 2550 governs marksmanship principles and techniques for precise aiming, trigger squeeze, positions, and rapid fire.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 2550
  • Title: MARSKMANSHIP CHECK CARD
  • Date: 1 Jan 1960
  • Proponent: 02000 Telecommunications
  • Status: New

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It covers sight alinement and sight picture, trigger squeeze, standing, sitting, kneeling, and prone positions, and follow through. It also addresses the sling, scorebook, rapid fire, sight adjustments, true zero, wind direction, and wind velocity.

Topics covered

  • Sight alinement
  • Trigger squeeze
  • Shooting positions
  • Rapid-fire rhythm
  • Rifle sight adjustments
  • True zero
  • Wind direction
  • Wind velocity

Questions and answers

What does sight alinement consist of?

SIGHT ALINEMENT consists of focusing the eye on the frontsight blade and centering the top of the blade in the peep sight. (paragraph 5)

What is the most important single factor in marksmanship?

The most important single factor in marksmanship is the trigger squeeze. (paragraph 2)

How long should shots be squeezed off?

Try to squeeze off your shots within 5 or 6 seconds. A longer period will tire your muscles. (paragraph 1)

What is the definition of true zero?

"The sight setting necessary to hit the center of the bull on a day when no wind is blowing." (paragraph 9)

How much does one click of elevation or deflection move the bullet?

One click of elevation or deflection will move the strike of the bullet one inch for each 100 yards of range. (paragraph 8)

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