Chapter 6, Annex A CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY

CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY

CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY

Objective: To provide cadets the opportunity to obtain marksmanship classifications.

Scoring: The standard for the classification levels that are:

1.

Marksman: Two five-round groupings within a circle of 3 cm in diameter.

2.

First Class Marksman: Two five-round groupings within a circle of 2.5 cm in diameter.

3.

Expert Marksman: Two five-round groupings within a circle of 2 cm in diameter.

4.

Distinguished Marksman: Two five-round groupings within a circle of 1.5 cm in diameter.

Equipment Required:

Mandatory:

CCT200GRTD Canadian Cadet Movement (CCM) Air Rifle Grouping Target (one per cadet),

Air Rifle Grouping Template from A-CR-CCP-177/PT-001 (p. B1-1), and

A stopwatch.

Optional aids to firing are limited to the following:

Cadet air rifle sling,

Marksmanship jacket,

Shooting glove, and

Hat.

Activity Instructions:

1.

Distribute an Air Rifle Grouping Target to each cadet.

2.

Have the cadets write their name and date on the target and attach it to the target frame.

3.

Give the cadets five pellets to fire into the centre of the target.

4.

Have the cadets fire in relays following the commands given by the RSO.

5.

Give the cadets 15 minutes to complete firing.

6.

Have the cadets retrieve their targets.

7.

Score the targets using the Air Rifle Grouping Template.

8.

Record the scores and allow the cadets to keep their targets.

The following is prohibited:

Alterations made to the rifles.

A pellet-loading clip.

Supports used as a rest for the rifle or the forearm.

A spotting scope.

Use of sights not provided with the cadet air rifle.

Coaching.

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