US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort Bragg, NC)

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Hand Grenades During the sixth week of Basic Combat Training, the men learn how to use the hand grenade for close combat. But before a man can use any Weapon effectively, he must develop a respect for its capabilities. This is an important factor in the use of the hand grenade. The men are shown what damage can be caused by the weapon and how to protect themselves from its effects. Then they are introduced to the different types of hand grenades used by the Army today and are taught exactly how they function. They go through many udry runs,', using different throwing positions and techniques. The climax of this training comes when the men test their skill and accu- racy in hitting targets 35 meters away with live hand grenades. Throughout their training in the use of the hand gre- nade, the men develop an appreciation for the effects of this weapon from the strict safety guidelines followed by their instructors. Y un msnu 'mummy ' sf -N-zur-WM A---fs-me -s,.r....:..s

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,J Bayonet Assault Course The Bayonet Assault Course tests the traineeis grasp of the bayonet instruction he has received. During the course, he shows his skill under simulated combat con- ditions. The course is equipped with various obstacles and targets including a vertical wall, horizontal and ver- tical butt stroke targets, parry left and right targets, double apron fence and barbed wire tunnel. The targets vary from thrust targets to parry and thrust targets, giv- ing the trainee plenty of choice in which method to use.

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if 9 y 'Q i Qgf54iQQl t 9.5 wifi .qw uick Kill A new concept in rifle marksmanship has been incor- porated into the Basic Combat Training cycle. Termed 4'Quick Killw, this new training method is designed to teach the trainees instinct shooting. Air rifles, or 4'BB,' guns, are used during the first phase of instruction to teach the men to lire quickly without taking the time to aim. ln the second phase, the trainees graduate to the rifle. The sights are taped to prevent their use so the weapon must be fired by instinct. After a little prac- tice, the trainees are able to detect and hit a target within two seconds. Finally, their newly acquired skills are put to practical use. The trainee moves down a simulated jungle trail and Iiniagfs lpop-up targets with a BBW gun using the 'cQuick 1 ec nique. 5. if 1 if X, it A Ks it 5 H. . Assgzfx it , R' .gi P c lv 14 is ,l wg t S xgsyag mglgf s o-iz' i ,H , s, t , ev tk x A tt.. l A '.-zziixio ' 1 if ,.