USMC Marksmanship Training

[icepik125]

I remember when I was at Parris Island during rifle qual week, the PMI's has us put a strip of masking tape on the buttstock of our rifles. We were allowed to make marks on the tape. I recall it being useful for ensuring proper cheek weld.

Anyone here remember where the marks were, or how they were used? I can't for the life of me remember.

 

[Admin]

How long ago did you go to boot camp?

 

[jasons]

I don't recall doing that when I went through bootcamp in '95, but now I do sometimes make reference marks on my rifle, sling, coat, etc. so that I know that my position is staying consistent between shots. I find that it helps when practicing for CMP matches where building a good position quickly is key.

I also write my zeros on the side of the receiver with a silver sharpie.

 

[icepik125]

I don't recall doing that when I went through bootcamp in '95, but now I do sometimes make reference marks on my rifle, sling, coat, etc. so that I know that my position is staying consistent between shots. I find that it helps when practicing for CMP matches where building a good position quickly is key.
I also write my zeros on the side of the receiver with a silver sharpie.

Jasons: thanks for the ideas. I do mark my sling, but never thought to mark my jacket.

I went through in 1997. Been kicking around the idea of trying a CMP match and was trying to rid myself of all the bad habits I've picked up.

 

[jasons]

Jasons: thanks for the ideas. I do mark my sling, but never thought to mark my jacket.

I went through in 1997. Been kicking around the idea of trying a CMP match and was trying to rid myself of all the bad habits I've picked up.

Where are you located? There are still a few matches on the schedule this season. One CMP match left in Nashua, NH which I will be shooting. Also 5 or 6 NRA 80s and midrange prone matches left. The season went by too fast.

 

[icepik125]

When did you go through in '97? I was on the Island July 7 - October 3. 3rd BTN, Mike Co., PLT 3085

Then we passed each other on the parade field at least once. 3rd RTBN, Kilo Co, PLT 3070. May 29 - August 22, 2007

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Where are you located? There are still a few matches on the schedule this season. One CMP match left in Nashua, NH which I will be shooting. Also 5 or 6 NRA 80s and midrange prone matches left. The season went by too fast.

I'm in Stow, MA, near Concord. I'll look into what's left this season. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[jasons]

DAMN! You are all a bunch of BOOTS!!! July 22, 1974- Oct 29, 1974 Plt 169

Yeah, but which Battalion?

 

[jasons]

PLT 3085

PLT 3070

3rd Battalion nasties. I heard that's where they sent the rocks.

I'm in Stow, MA, near Concord. I'll look into what's left this season. Thanks for the heads up.

Well it's a bit of a hike for you, but come shoot at Nashua. The last leg match of the season is Sep 30. (Next Saturday for you 3rd Bn rocks.)

 

[Admin]

4085, I f-ing knew it!

 

[jasons]

That would be 1st Battlion, The first number of the Plt. designated the Battalion

That's what I'm talking about. 1st Bn, Plt 1033 here. Summer of 1995.

 

[jasons]

4085, I f-ing knew it!

OK, Hollywood.

 

[BigMike]

You guys are nerding out pretty hard!

That being said, the great thing is that ALL of replies are from those that have served. Makes it easier to say THANK YOU!!!!!!

 

[jasons]

Match bulletin for the Sep 30 leg match in Nashua: http://www.nfga.org/highpower/pdfs/2012_0930_NH_State_EIC.pdf

Hope to see ALL of you guys there. (I need cannon fodder. )

 

[icepik125]

(Next Saturday for you 3rd Bn rocks.)

I'll try to make it.

 

[jasons]

I'll try to make it.

**** that, just show up and shoot. Trying is for the Air Force.

 

[Admin]

OK, Hollywood.

Don't mind Derek he went to the beaches of sunny So. California for Basic.

There is a reason why they train women at the Island. San Mateo isn't for pussies.

 

[BrianK]

Didn't do it at Quantico in 78.

First shavetail crack gets a boot up his...

 

[Andy in NH]

I remember when I was at Parris Island during rifle qual week, the PMI's has us put a strip of masking tape on the buttstock of our rifles. We were allowed to make marks on the tape. I recall it being useful for ensuring proper cheek weld.

Anyone here remember where the marks were, or how they were used? I can't for the life of me remember.

I was taught to touch the tip of my nose to the charging handle.

 

[icepik125]

**** that, just show up and shoot. Trying is for the Air Force.

Very well. In.

 

[icepik125]

I was taught to touch the tip of my nose to the charging handle.

I remember that. Maybe I'm selectively remembering marks on the tape.

 

[BrianK]

[[/U]QUOTE=BrianK;2564079]Didn't do it at Quantico in 78.

First shavetail crack gets a boot up his...

Ok, But "Mister" you are still a BOOT!!!![/QUOTE]

JW, at 8th and I for a Silent Drill Team appearance, I saw men with missing limbs, eyes, you name it, in dress blues with chests full of medals - silver and bronze stars, purple hearts, unit citations, - again, you name it.

I will ALWAYS be a boot next to those guys. And you know what? I can live with that.

 

[FreeWillie]

OH BOY! A pissing contest amongst Marines! It don't get no better! If any of you need an air strike I'm flying AIRCAP (man am I dating myself).

 

[Admin]

Did you get callouses from starting the prop with your hands? Splinters, at least. Right?

Tell A.A. Cunningham I said hi.

CONTACT!

 

[BrianK]

We gotta let the inbred 3rd cousin's wife get in on the action once in awhile, too.

You leave my sister out of this.

 

[G Smith]

Very well. In.

We have an NRA 80 next Sunday 9/23 as well if you want a range practice run befere our State Champs and LEG the following weekend.

Full schedule link @ http://www.nfga.org/highpower/highpower.html

 

[n1oty]

Don't mind Derek he went to the beaches of sunny So. California for Basic.

A "Hollywood" Marine, huh???

 

[Admin]

A "Hollywood" Marine, huh???

Yes, I didn't grow up in this New England Socialist Utopia.