Section 6 EO C106.01 – PARTICIPATE IN A RECREATIONAL MARKSMANSHIP ACTIVITY
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.
Photocopy the targets located at Attachments B–R as required.
Construct a range IAW A-CR-CCP-177/PT-001, Canadian Cadet Movement: Cadet Marksmanship Program Reference Manual.
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A practical activity was chosen for this lesson as it is an interactive way to allow the cadet to experience recreational marksmanship 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 consists in the procedures evaluated as part of the Air Rifle Handling Test.
By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have participated in a recreational marksmanship activity.
It is important for cadets to participate in a recreational marksmanship 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 cadet's participation in a recreational marksmanship
activity.
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Time: 80 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.
The objective of this activity is to have the cadets participate in a recreational marksmanship activity.
Cadet air rifle (one per firing lane),
Cadet air rifle sling (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),
Safety glasses / goggles (one per person in the room),
.177- / .22-scoring magnifier (scoring magnifier),
Scoring plug,
Scoring template,
Stopwatch, and
Pen / pencil.
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Additional resources required for specific marksmanship activities may be found in the Attachments. |
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Ensure all cadets have completed the Air Rifle Handling Test prior to the conduct of this activity. Cadets who have not completed the Air Rifle Handling Test must do so prior to firing on the range. |
1.Brief cadets on the safety rules or any other guidelines pertaining to the activity.
2.Divide the cadets into relays according to the number of firing lanes.
3.Conduct a recreational marksmanship activity, choosing from the following categories:
classification,
fun activities,
timed activities, or
competitive team / individual activities.
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 recreational 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 zone, 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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