Section 5 EO M106.05 – PARTICIPATE IN MARKSMANSHIP FAMILIARIZATION USING THE CADET AIR RIFLE
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-801/PG-001, Proficiency Level One Qualification Standard and Plan, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the instructional guide within the TP for which they are required.
Review the lesson content, range standing orders, and become familiar with the material prior to delivering the lesson.
Construct a range IAW A-CR-CCP-177/PT-001, Canadian Cadet Movement: Cadet Marksmanship Program Reference Manual.
Photocopy the Cadet Air Rifle Handling Test for each cadet.
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A practical activity was chosen for this lesson as it is an interactive way to allow the cadet to experience marksmanship familiarization in a safe and controlled environment. This activity contributes to the development of marksmanship skills and knowledge in a fun and challenging setting.
The review for this lesson will be from EO M106.02 (Carry Out Safety Precautions on the Cadet Air Rifle).
Why do we follow safety regulations?
How would you verify the safety catch is ON?
What are the four “ACTS” of firearm safety?
We follow safety regulations to prevent accidents with the cadet air rifle.
When the safety is ON, no red can be seen.
The mnemonic “ACTS” stands for:
Assume every firearm is loaded.
Control the muzzle direction at all times.
Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard.
See that the firearm is unloaded (prove it safe).
By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have participated in marksmanship familiarization using the cadet air rifle.
It is important for cadets to participate in a marksmanship familiarization activity because it allows them to experience marksmanship in a fun, dynamic and safe setting.
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Teaching point 1
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Supervise the cadets’ participation in marksmanship
familiarization.
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Time: 10 min
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Method: Practical Activity
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A range briefing is conducted to pass on vital information and answer any questions the cadets may have prior to participating in a marksmanship activity. The range briefing is required to ensure the safe execution of a marksmanship activity. |
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The range safety briefing is normally conducted by a Range Safety Officer (RSO), as the safety of the range is their responsibility. |
The following elements may be included in a range briefing. They would be adjusted based on the requirements of the activity.
1.Welcome and staff introduction.
2.An overview of the range layout. Description of the out of bounds / danger areas, location of range facilities, location of concurrent activities, as well as routes of access.
3.The general safety rules.
4.An explanation of the activity and course of fire: Type of activity /Training conducted, the distance, the targets being used, the indication (number of rounds and how they will be fired), and the scoring.
5.The equipment being used, eg rifles, ammunition, safety equipment.
6.The safety precautions: individual safety precautions, rifle safety principles, and safe rifle status.
7.The range commands that will be heard during the activity.
8.The cease fire command: When to use it, who can call it, and action upon hearing a cease fire.
9.Immediate actions (IAs) and stoppages: The types of stoppages that may occur and the immediate actions that must be taken.
10.Personal hygiene, eg washing hands after handling ammunition or rifles.
11.First aid and emergencies: Location of first aid point, identification of first aider, action in the event of an emergency, emergency routes of access, emergency response plan.
12.Assignment of relays: Number of relays, assignment of relay, and timing of relay.
13.Concurrent activities: Type, timing, supervisory staff / OPI.
14.Additional items, eg ensuring handling tests have been completed, timing for the activity (when the activity will begin), declaration requirements, breaks, messing / meals / snacks, set up and dismantling of the range.
15.Opportunity for cadets to ask questions.
As per instructions in the Qualification Standard Plan, Chapter 3, Annex C, conduct the Air Rifle Handling Test.
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Each cadet must complete the Air Rifle Handling Test prior to firing pellets or felt cleaning pellets on a range. |
The objective of this activity is to have the cadets participate in marksmanship familiarization.
Cadet air rifle (one per firing lane),
Air rifle pellets (as per activity chosen),
Target frames (one per firing lane),
Targets (as per activity chosen),
Marksmanship mats (one per firing lane),
Scoring template,
.177- / .22-scoring magnifier (scoring magnifier),
Scoring plug,
Safety glasses / goggles (one per firing lane and for range staff), and
Pen / pencil.
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Once the range briefing has been conducted, and cadets have successfully completed the cadet air rifle handling test, supervise the cadets’ participation in a marksmanship familiarization activity.
Range activities will be conducted IAW A-CR-CCP-177/PT-001, Canadian Cadet Movement: Cadet Marksmanship Program Reference Manual.
The cadets’ participation in the activity will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
The cadets’ participation in the marksmanship activity will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.
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Marksmanship is a fun and exciting activity that requires personal discipline and teamwork skills. This activity has also developed into highly competitive levels at the provincial, regional, and national levels.
Hand-washing stations must be available for cleanup after the activity is completed.
A0-027 A-CR-CCP-177/PT-001 Director Cadets 3. (2005). Canadian cadet movement: Cadet marksmanship program reference manual. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.
A0-041 CATO 14-41 Director Cadets 4. (2007). Marksmanship, rifles and ammunition. Ottawa ON: Department of National Defence.
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