The purpose of this unit is to introduce firearms safe handling procedures while teaching the fundamentals of marksmanship using the 10-meter 3-position marksmanship program for skill development. Cadets will first be taught the safe handling procedures for firearms that are universal for safe handling of all firearms both in school and in everyday handling of firearms. Cadets will learn the five fundamentals of marksmanship to develop proficiency in air rifle firing. Cadets will learn how to properly adjust their sights and how to use firing data to develop consistency throughout the course of fire. As the cadets progress through the unit they will learn the intricacies of all three firing positions and through skill development and practice, will qualify on the air rifle per Marine Corps standards. Cadets will also compete in postal computations against school teams from all over the United States.
Course Prerequisites
Concurrent enrollment in Marine Corps JROTC Leader Ed 1-4