U.S. Army Combat Pistol Training Handbook by Department-of-the-Army -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Contents Preface Chapter 1 Components and Functioning

Section I. Description and Components

1-1. Description 1-2. Components 1-3. Ammunition

Section II. Maintenance

1-4. Clearing Procedures 1-5. General Disassemble 1-6. Inspection 1-7. Cleaning, Lubrication, and Preventive Maintenance 1-8. General Assembly 1-9. Function Check

Section III. Operation and Function

1-10. Operation 1-11. Loading 1-12. Unloading and Clearing 1-13. Cycle of Operation

Section IV. Performance Problems

1-14. Malfunctions 1-15. Immediate Action 1-16. Remedial Action

Chapter 2 Pistol Marksmanship Training

Section I. Basic Marksmanship

2-1. Grip 2-2. Aiming 2-3. Breath Control 2-4. Trigger Squeeze 2-5. Target Engagement 2-6. Positions

Section II. Combat Marksmanship

2-7. Techniques of Firing 2-8. Target Engagement 2-9. Traversing 2-10. Combat Reloading Techniques 2-11. Poor Visibility Firing 2-12. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear

Section III. Coaching and Training Aids

2-13. Coaching 2-14. Ball-and-Dummy Method 2-15. Calling the Shot 2-16. Slow-Fire Exercise 2-17. Air-Operated Pistol, .177 MM 2-18. Quick-Fire Target Training Device 2-19. Range Firing Courses

Section IV. Safety

2-20. Requirements 2-21. Before Firing 2-22. During Firing 2-23. After Firing 2-24. Instructional Practice and Record Qualification Firing

* Appendix A Combat Pistol Qualification Course * Appendix B Alternate Pistol Qualification Course Appendix C Training Schedules Glossary References Index DA FORM 88-R, Combat Pistol Qualification Course Scorecard DA FORM 5704-R, Alternate Pistol Qualification Course Scorecard