Military Communications and Advanced Marksmanship Proficiency Guide

Communication Equipment and Training Activities

  • RS LUP322 Training (Std 3)

    • (a) Setting of present frequency: 05 Min05\,\text{Min}.
    • (b) Setting of manual frequency: 05 Min05\,\text{Min}.
    • (c) Tape antenna erection: 1.5 Min1.5\,\text{Min}.

  • RS MOTOROLA GP 338/Base Station Training (Std 4)

    • (a) Broadband disconnect antenna erection: 18 Min18\,\text{Min}.
    • (b) Establishment of base station: 10 Min10\,\text{Min}.
    • (c) Establishment of bunker antenna: 5 Min5\,\text{Min}.
    • (d) Zone selection: 1.5 Min1.5\,\text{Min}.
    • (e) Power selection: 1.5 Min1.5\,\text{Min}.
    • (f) Scan mode ON/OFF: 1.5 Min1.5\,\text{Min}.
    • (g) Programme installation: 8 Min8\,\text{Min}.
    • (h) Connection of Motorola with computer: 2 Min2\,\text{Min}.

  • Line Communication ULSB (Exchange Training) (Std 5)

    • (a) Installation of exchange: 25 Min25\,\text{Min}.
    • (b) DIP switch setting as per requirement: 05 Min05\,\text{Min}.
    • (c) Creation and deletion of features: 05 Min05\,\text{Min}.
    • (d) Use of exchange phrases by operator.
    • (e) Operator procedures.
    • (f) Conference call procedure.
    • (g) Call forwarding procedure: 1 Min1\,\text{Min}.

  • Computer Skills (Std 6)

    • (a) Basic cyber security guidelines - Fundamental.
    • (b) AWAN installation & profile creation procedure.
    • (c) Working knowledge of MS Office.
    • (d) Use of internet: 20 Min20\,\text{Min}.

Assault Rifle Long Range Course and Proficiency Parameters

  • Introduction and Authorization

    • The Assault Range course of the Indian Army (IA) is promulgated via the Instruction of DGMT.
    • Note: The authorization for the type of weapon in IA & PARA / PARA (SF) is in variance.
    • SFTS (Special Forces Training School) has formulated specific range practices:
      • (a) Assault Rifle long range course.
      • (b) Assault Rifle CQC course.
      • (c) Skill Proficiency parameters for advanced sniper skill.
    • These courses were forwarded to respective units via DGMO/ MO 8B letter No A/86521/1/MO 8B dated 24 Sep 2024\,\text{Sep}\,20, incorporating relevant comments.

  • Assault Rifle Long Range Course Details (Day Fire)

    • 300 Meters firing
      • Target: Fig 11.
      • Position: Lying Unsupported.
      • Ammunition: 05 Rds05\,\text{Rds}.
      • Points: Hit point; High Passing Score (HPS) - 0505, A - 0404, B - 0303, C - 0202.
      • Time: 20 Sec20\,\text{Sec}.
      • Methodology: Action on orders (load, fire, and report).
    • 200 Meters firing
      • Target: Fig 11 and ECI Circle (4848, A).
      • Position: Kneeling Lying Unsupported.
      • Ammunition: 10 Rds10\,\text{Rds} (05 Rds05\,\text{Rds} per position).
      • Points: Circle scoring 3,2,13, 2, 1; HPS - 3030, A - 2222, B - 1818, C - 1212.
      • Time: 45 Sec45\,\text{Sec}.
      • Methodology: Action on orders (load, fire from kneeling position, change magazine & change position to lying unsupported, fire 05 Rds05\,\text{Rds} & report).
    • 100 Meters firing
      • Target: Fig 11 and ECI Circle (32,4832, 48, A).
      • Position: Standing Sitting.
      • Ammunition: 10 Rds10\,\text{Rds} (05 Rds05\,\text{Rds} per position).
      • Points: Circle scoring 3,2,13, 2, 1; HPS - 3030, A - 2222, B - 1818, C - 1212.
      • Time: 45 Sec45\,\text{Sec}.
      • Methodology: Action on orders (load, fire from standing position, change magazine & change position, fire 05 Rds05\,\text{Rds} from sitting position & report).
    • 50 Meters firing
      • Target: Fig 11 and ECI Circle (24,32,4824, 32, 48).
      • Position: Standing Kneeling.
      • Ammunition: 10 Rds10\,\text{Rds}.
      • Points: HPS - 3030, A - 2222, B - 1818, C - 1212.
      • Time: 80 Sec80\,\text{Sec}.
      • Methodology: Start line (SL) at 100 m100\,\text{m} with empty magazine on weapon and filled magazine on pouch. On order/whistle, run 40 mtr40\,\text{mtr} then crawl for 10 mtrs10\,\text{mtrs} and take standing position. Time starts on order. Change magazine & fire 05 Rds05\,\text{Rds} from standing, change magazine & change position & fire 05 Rds05\,\text{Rds} from kneeling & report.

  • Assault Rifle Long Range Course Details (Night Fire)

    • 50 Meters firing
      • Target: Fig 11 and ECI Circle (4848, A).
      • Position: Standing.
      • Ammunition: 05 Rds05\,\text{Rds}.
      • Points: HPS - 1515, A - 1212, B - 0808, C - 0606.
      • Time: 15 Sec15\,\text{Sec}.
      • Methodology: Target to be illuminated with the help of AN/PEQ-2 for the duration of fire.
    • 100 Meters firing
      • Target: Fig 11.
      • Position: Lying Unsupported.
      • Ammunition: 05 Rds05\,\text{Rds}.
      • Points: Hit/point.
      • Time: 25 Sec25\,\text{Sec}.
      • Methodology: Target to be illuminated with help of AN/PEQ-2 for the duration of fire.

Assault Rifle CQC Course for PARA (SF) Soldiers

  • Engagement Scenarios

    • 50 Meters (Long Range Pop Up/CQ)
      • Target: Fig 12 / ECI Circle (24,32,4824, 32, 48).
      • Position: Crouching.
      • Ammunition: 10 Rds10\,\text{Rds}.
      • Points: HPS - 3030, A - 2222, B - 1818, C - 1212.
      • Time: 3 Sec3\,\text{Sec} for each exposure (Pop up).
      • Methodology: Low ready position. Fire when target exposed.
    • 10 Meters (CQ)
      • Target: Fig 12.
      • Position: Crouching.
      • Ammunition: 12 Rds12\,\text{Rds}.
      • Points: 02 Pts02\,\text{Pts} per head and 01 Pt01\,\text{Pt} in chest; HPS - 2424, A - 1818, B - 1414, C - 0909.
      • Time: 6×03 Sec6 \times 03\,\text{Sec} (total 22 exposures).
      • Methodology: Low ready. Fire double tap on every whistle (3 Sec3\,\text{Sec} duration). Lower the aim and low ready.
    • 25 Meters (Disc Target CQ)
      • Target: 6"6" Colour Disc target.
      • Position: Crouching.
      • Ammunition: 12 Rds12\,\text{Rds}.
      • Points: 01 Pt01\,\text{Pt} per hit; HPS - 1212, A - 99, B - 77, C - 55.
      • Time: 6×04 Sec6 \times 04\,\text{Sec} per exposure.
      • Methodology: Low ready. Turn right with respect to target line. Instructor calls out disc colour. Turn towards target, identify correct disc and fire controlled pair. Back to low ready. After 22 exposures, turn left and repeat. For final 22 exposures, face opposite from target and repeat.
    • 25 Meters (Moving Target CQC)
      • Target: Fig 12 / Pistol.
      • Position: Moving in Crouch.
      • Ammunition: 08 Rds08\,\text{Rds} (TAR) and 02 Rds02\,\text{Rds} (Pistol).
      • Points: Two for head and one for chest; HPS - 2020, A - 1515, B - 1212, C - 0808.
      • Time: 15 Sec15\,\text{Sec}.
      • Methodology: On whistle, move from SL at 25 m25\,\text{m}. Fire 0404 double tap shots while moving until 10 Mtrs10\,\text{Mtrs}. Weapon transition. Fire two rounds in pistol.
    • 15 Meters (Hostage Scenario - Rubia)
      • Target: Rubia target / CQC (TAR) at 15 Mtrs15\,\text{Mtrs} / Pistol at 10 Mtrs10\,\text{Mtrs}.
      • Position: Crouching.
      • Ammunition: 10 Rds10\,\text{Rds} (TAR), 02 Rds02\,\text{Rds} (Pistol).
      • Points: 1 Pt1\,\text{Pt} per correct hit; Minus 2 Pts2\,\text{Pts} for killing hostage; HPS - 1212, A - 99, B - 77, C - 55.
      • Time: 03 Sec03\,\text{Sec} per exposure (6×03 Sec6 \times 03\,\text{Sec}).
      • Methodology: Low ready. Fire controlled pair on every whistle (3 Sec3\,\text{Sec} duration). Lower the aim.
    • 20 Meters (Night Fire NI)
      • Target: Fig 12.
      • Position: Crouching.
      • Ammunition: 10 Rds10\,\text{Rds}.
      • Points: Point per hit; HPS - 1010, A - 77, B - 66, C - 44.
      • Time: 2 Sec2\,\text{Sec} for each exposure (5×02 Sec5 \times 02\,\text{Sec}).
      • Methodology: Low ready. Fire double tap on every whistle (2-sec2\text{-sec} duration). Lower the aim.

  • Safety Note: "Safety off" only when weapon aimed towards the target for firing. At all other times, "safety on".

Advanced Sniper Skill Proficiency Parameters

  • Weapon Zeroing Standards

    • Range: 100 Mtrs100\,\text{Mtrs}.
    • Targets: 1×11 \times 1 target with specific zeroing targets for SAKO and GSR respectively.
    • Zeroing Types:
      • (a) Zeroing of iron sight (without Armourer).
      • (b) Zeroing of optical day sight (without Armourer).
      • (c) Zeroing of night sight (without Armourer).
    • Grouping Standards:
      • Iron sight: 6 cm6\,\text{cm}.
      • Optical sight: 4 cm4\,\text{cm}.

  • Sight Handling and Knowledge

    • Detailed knowledge about sights (whichever is available):
      • (i) DSR-PSO (For units holding DSR).
      • (ii) GSR-Nimrod and Ni hawk.

  • Surveillance (Svl) and Hide-making

    • Setting of Surveillance hides: Hasty or Deliberate.
      • Hasty: 0404 to 06 h06\,\text{h}.
      • Deliberate: 14 h14\,\text{h}.
    • Surveillance of a target: Between 300 to 600 Mtrs300 \text{ to } 600\,\text{Mtrs} without getting detected.
      • Standard: 45 mins45\,\text{mins} for sniper to establish his surveillance point.
      • Test: Sniper must report number/alphabet from a 50 cm×50 cm50\,\text{cm} \times 50\,\text{cm} placard or other activity without detection.
    • Keeping target under surveillance: Use of SALUTE Procedure.
    • Duration: Up to 72 h72\,\text{h} (depending on terrain and time available).

  • Sniper Firing Exercises

    • 300 Mtrs: Target Fig 11 (Moving target); Standard: Hit point.
    • 500 Mtrs: Target Fig 12; Standard: Head shot (Hd shot).
    • 500 Mtrs Cold Bore Shot: Target Fig 11; Standard: Hit point.
    • 600 Mtrs: Target Fig 11; Standard: Hit point.
    • 600 Mtrs Accuracy: Target 4×44 \times 4 target; Standard: 02 Rds02\,\text{Rds}.
    • 300 Mtrs (Unzeroed/Spotter Coordination): Firing from unzeroed weapon; Standard: Getting the hit onto the target with help of spotter within three rounds.
    • Night Firing: Target Fig 11; Equipment: Ni fire with Ni hawk; Standard: Hit point.