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Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 7:19 pm
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*OOC* If I had really had much time to bore everyone and clog down this post with the way the USMC recruit training and the fleet scores the rifle range.. it would have taken a few pages to write all that up. So I narrowed the scope of the post significantly.
Additionally, From my actual experience when I went thru recruit training years ago and in the Fleet there are many factors to the rifle range that have the ability to affect your score. The biggest problem you can face out there.. is yourself. Weather (rain, heat, wind, etc) can all be accommodated for, but if you as a person are not confident, dont listen to training, dont practice what is taught from experience then you will fail.
Secondly the score yes should be based off of entirely the merit of the shooter. However it is a proven fact that the butt service you get can modify your score. (this is based off of paris island in the 90's) The butts are pulled by 2 recruits (usually in your own platoon) The butts are metal rusty pully system with 2 carriages one on each side so that when one is up, the other is down. The Targets are like 5' x 5' wooden frame with a new target glued/tacked onto the existing targets from prior recruit training cycles.
Marines are taught to never screw another marine over (so if something is questionable.. give them the benefit of the doubt) i.e. if some how 2 rounds on a slow fire (1 round at a time scoring) hit your target, the pit only marks the highest one.
(Now granted if the line coaches/ncos are doign their job of checking the recruits log books and seeing the scoring being perfect when the recruit is not right on in his book then they may question/ test the honesty of the butt crew by making the coach fire in, in an attempt to catch a butt crew who is working to give a perfect score.) But for the most part, I have seen in my experience where butt crews have paid attention to teh scoring and if the recruit on the line would have come in 2-5 points under the next badge up, they will spot the target to get the points to him.
Shouldn't happen but it does.
However I have in recruit training myself scored expert and even in the fleet.
As for the character in this that I am RP'ing... he has prior military experience that was never asked for, played out, nor described prior to hitting the range (feel free to check the post in recruit training for validity) so I can understand being called out for this, but usually before you call someone out you check the background first. As for the "perfect marine" you are quite right.. no one is perfect lest of all Marines. But there is honestly no point in getting upset over a post about a perfect score as it can happen. What makes one wonder is if the person can back the post up with intelligence about the subject.
And to answer your question General USMC Known Distance Course of Fire STAGE ONE: Distance Time Rounds Type of Fire Position 200 Yards 20 Min 5 Slow Fire Sitting 5 Slow Fire Kneeling 5 Slow Fire Standing
Notes: During this stage of fire, the Marines are only allowed to load 5 rounds at a time before making a complete safe weapon and changing positions. The total time is 20 minutes for all 15 rounds.
A sling is allowed for all positions except for standing. During the standing position the shooter may either have a tight parade sling, or take it off the weapon.
STAGE TWO: Distance Time Rounds Type of Fire Position 200 Yards 70 Sec 5/5 Rapid Standing to kneeling
Notes: 5/5= a tactical reload. The Marine is only allowed to load 5 rounds in each magazine. Therefore, the Marine has to reload for the second magazine. Makes for some interesting groups if your not careful to get that natural point of aim back.
A rapid fire means just that; Firing rapidly. (You only have 70 second to get them all out!) STAGE THREE: Distance Time Rounds Type of Fire Position 300 yards 5 Min 5 Slow Kneeling
STAGE FOUR: Distance Time Rounds Type of Fire Position 300 Yards 70 Sec 5/5 Rapid Standing to kneeling
The position change from standing to kneeling is one of the better parts of the range. It really tests the Marines ability to adjust their firing position quickly, just like they might in combat. Drop to the ground and fire. STAGE FIVE: Distance Time Rounds Type of Fire Position 500 Yards 10 Min 10 Slow Prone
This yard line is often referred to as "gravy points" because the you really get to take your time here.
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Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 7:21 pm
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Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 8:24 am
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Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:51 am
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Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 7:09 pm
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Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 4:53 am
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Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 8:24 am
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Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 7:00 pm
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 4:17 am
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 7:23 am
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 8:22 am
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 11:04 am
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:41 am
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 4:25 pm
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:08 pm
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