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Accuracy
The ability to hit a desired target or point of aim.
Precision
The ability to place the shot group and the desired point of impact.
Consistency
The ability to routinely achieve accurate and precise shots.
To safely and effectively handle weapons, soldiers must be cognitively aware of
what three distinct handling measures?
1. The rules of firearms safety
2. Weapons safety status.
3. Weapons control status.
Rules of firearms safety
1. Treat every weapon as if it is loaded.
2. Never point the weapon at anything you do not intend to destroy.
3. Keep finget straight and off the trigger until ready to fire.
4. Ensure positive identification of the target and its surroundings.
Weapon safety status (wss)
The readiness of a soldier's weapon.
Green statua
The weapon's magazine is removed, its chamber is empty, its bolt is locked open or
forward, and the selector is set to SAFE.
Amber status
A magazine is locked into the well of the weapon, the bolt is forward on an EMPTY
chamber, the ejection port cover is CLOSED, and the selector should be set to SAFE.
Red status
The weapon's magazine is inserted, a round is in the chamber, the bolt is forward and
locked, the ejection port cover is closed, and the selector is set to SAFE.
Weapon's control status (wcs)
A tactical method of fire control given by a leader that incorporates the tactical situation,
ROE for the area of operations, and expected or anticipated enemy contact.
WCS; weapon's hold
Engage only if engaged or ordered to engage.
WCS; weapon's tight
Engage only if target is positively identified as enemy.
WCS; weapon's free
Engage targets not positively identified as friendly.
Overmatch attribues
1. Smart-the ability to routinely generate understanding through changing conditions.
2. Fast-the ability to physically and cognitively outmaneuver adversaries.
3. Lethal-deadly in the application of force.
4. Precise-consistently accurate in the application of power to ensure deliver of the right
effects in time, space, and purpose.