Fig. 19—Correct Method of Using Aiming-Disc.
([See Appendix, Sec. IV.], “Aiming-Disc.”)
Fig. 20.—Standing Position—Side View.
Points to note:
1. Body well balanced.
2. Left elbow well under rifle.
3. Good bed for the butt.
4. Firm grip with both hands.
5. Eye well back from the cocking-piece.
6. Sights perfectly upright.
Fig. 21.—Standing Position—Front View.
Points to note:
1. Body well balanced.
2. Left elbow well under rifle.
3. Good bed for the butt.
4. Firm grip with both hands.
5. Eye well back from the cocking-piece.
6. Sights perfectly upright.
2. Need for Avoiding Unnecessary Movement.—Recruits will be trained to assume the various firing positions rapidly, and to perform the loading and aiming motions with as little movement as possible. All unnecessary movement in performing these motions must be avoided, especially in the open, as movement attracts the eye and tends to betray the position of targets which, when stationary, would be invisible or extremely difficult to discern.
3. Standing Position (Figs. 20 and 21).—(i) The standing position will, as a rule, be used on service to fire from breastworks, high walls, and cover, such as long grass or standing corn, or to take a snap-shot when advancing, so that the pace of the advance is not materially checked. For the height over which a man can fire standing see Sec. 31, para. 2.