This report is one of several provided by the Mellonics Systems Development Division of Litton Systems, Inc., to the Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) under Contract DAHC 19-77-C-0011. ARI Research in marksmanship training systems development is conducted as an inhouse effort augmented by contracts with organizations selected as having unique capabilities for research in the area. The Mellonics effort supports the Training Effectiveness Analyeis (TEA) research being conducted by the Fort Benning ARI Field Unit involving the effectiveness of training for basic rifle rsrksmanship skills. Previous TEA efforts have resulted in eight reports pertaining to marknmanship. This effort provides data concerning the performance quality of typical service rifle/ammunition combinations and compares theoretical information with the actual performance of typical service rifles. Simplified and more efficient techniques of teaching basic marksmanship skills are tested and the relative contribution of various fundamental factors to shooting performance are investigated. The reaearch was coordinated with the United States Army Infantry School, the provonent agency for M16AI rifle marksmanship training program development. Appreciation is extended to the U. S. Army Marksmansip Training Unit for making test facilities and personnel available to support this test. The project was conducted as part of Army Project 2Q763743A773, FY 78 aud FY 79 Work Program. It was directly responsive to the requirements of FORSCOM, USAIS and TRADOC. 05OSPHkIDI4R Tec ical ector V ADEQUACY OF XI6AI RIFLE PKERODIUICE AND 1T8 INFLICATIONS FOR NL&RKSMANSDIP TRAINING BRIEF Requirement: To determine the quality of firing performance for the typical MI6AI rifle and test theoretical training and ballistics information. To develop a better understanding of the Man/Weapon interface and develop simplified and impr•oved training procedures. Procedure-Research objectives were organized into nine different firing tests. During the period 7 March to 13 April 1979, some 5000 rounds of anmunition were fired through 60 MI6AI rifles at Fort Benning, Georgia. Findings: The typical M16AI rifle is capable of effectively engaging personnel size targets out to a range of 300 m when standard serviceability checks are augmented with firing tests to assure weapons quality. Theoretical information pertaining to zero procedures and bullet trajectory is accurate. Using the long range sight and adjusting bullet impact to point of aim at 25 m produces a 250 m battle sight zero. This procedure also provides for meaningful skill practice on the 25 m range. The rimi ire adapter is not adequate for attaining a weapons zero and results in an increased shot group size. Various types of external stress on the rifle (hasty sling, bipod, etc.) have a significant effect on the strike of thR bullets. Some forms of firer error currently receiving emphasis, e.g., sight misalignment, have minimum effect on the strike of the bullet. Utilization of Findings: The info...

No abstract

No abstract

No abstract

No abstract

PUbdiC reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Washington Headquarters Services. Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson

With the cooperationi and willing assistance provided by personnel of the Armament Shop, Post Ordance; Fort BenninG, Georgia, the development of the target devices was successfully implemented. Especially worthy of note were the efforts of Mr. Otto Wolfe, Superintendent, and Mr. Ray Miller, Design Engineer. These two individuals figured prominently in the success of the target development program. Acknowledgment is also extended to Major Edger Fenstemacher and to Post Ordnance, Fort Jackson, South Carolina from whom some of the basic ideas were borrowed. :11i 5. Cover, galwvnized iron 3.48 ea. 1 ea. 3.48

No abstract