INFANTRY ALC MARKSMANSHIP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Is all shooting the same? CORRECT ANSWER All shooting is the same, the fundamentals required to hit your target are the same. What are the 4 fundamentals of marksmanship? CORRECT ANSWER Steady Position Sight Picture Breathing Trigger Squeeze What are the 2 firing tasks? CORRECT ANSWER Sight alignment Trigger Control Will the bullet always go in the direction that the barrel is pointed? CORRECT ANSWER Yes What is sight alignment? CORRECT ANSWER The process of centering your eye with the aiming system What is sight picture? CORRECT ANSWER The process of centering your eye with the aiming system and with the target Why is consistent stock weld important? CORRECT ANSWER allows for consistent sight alignment While aiming, where should your eye be focused? CORRECT ANSWER The front sight post or reticle What does misalignment of sighting system create? CORRECT ANSWER Angular error that increases with distance What is Trigger Control? CORRECT ANSWER The skillful manipulation of the trigger that causes the rifle to fire without disturbing the aim How should your finger be placed on the trigger? CORRECT ANSWER It doesn't matter as long as you have it resting on the trigger naturally What is follow through? CORRECT ANSWER Continuing to apply the basic fundamentals until recoil has ceased Consistent sight alignment plus smooth trigger control is known as what? CORRECT ANSWER Shooting / integrated act of firing What is the purpose of a firing position? CORRECT ANSWER to support the 2 basic firing tasks (sight alignment and trigger control) What are the 4 elements of steady position? CORRECT ANSWER Support Muscular Relaxation Natural Point of Aim Durability