2. When in divisional rest it is usually possible to find a Range ready for use in the Training Area.
3. Excellent work and all Zeroing can be done on even a 30-yard range by the really keen officer.
4. Training in shooting should be carried out with an Open and not a Telescopic sighted rifle, which should be kept for:
- (a) Snapping Practice.
- (b) Shooting in order to Zero.
- (c) Killing the enemy.
It is important that the barrels of these rifles should not be worn out in practice shooting.
5. All training should be made progressive and where possible competitive.
6. The first essential is extreme accuracy, after which the Instructor must coach up for rapid snapshooting, the ultimate standard being looked upon as the ability to get off a really good shot under two seconds.
7. Always start with a Grouping Practice and eliminate faults as they are discovered.
8. Re zero Telescopic sighted rifles: to ascertain that they have maintained their correctness each time you are out of the trenches, and arm only your best shots with these rifles.
9. Improvise cover on the Range and make all Snipers’ fire practices under as near as possible Service Conditions.