U.S. Army Combat Pistol Training Handbook

(containing one round). One target is exposed.

(2) Second Magazine. After he fires the round in the first magazine, the firer must change magazines at once. He has eight seconds to load the second magazine (containing seven rounds) and prepare to fire before the next target is exposed. Once it appears, he must engage in the three seconds before it is lowered. Failure to do so is scored as a miss.

c. Table III–Day Standing. For this table, the firer receives one magazine containing seven rounds. Five targets (three single and one set of two) are exposed. The firer fires at each target, or set of targets, and rotates to the next firing point for that table.

d. Table IV–Day Standing. For this table, the firer receives one magazine containing five rounds. Four targets are exposed. The firer starts in the same position used in the previous tables. Four targets (two single targets and one set two more) are exposed to the firer.

e. Table V–Day Moving Out. For this table, the firer receives three magazines: one each with one, seven, and five rounds. Ten targets are exposed. The firer begins 10 meters behind the firing line, in the middle of the trail.

(1) The firer loads the first magazine (containing one round). He places the second magazine (containing seven rounds) in the magazine pouch closest to his firing hand. He places third magazine (containing five rounds) in the magazine pouch farthest from his firing hand.

(2) When the firer reaches the firing line, a single target is exposed. The firer has two seconds to hit it before it is lowered. He then has eight seconds to load the second magazine (containing seven rounds).

(3) At the end of eight seconds, another single target is exposed to the firer. If the firer has not loaded the second magazine in time to engage this target, this round is scored as a miss.

(4) When the tower operator is sure that the firing line has completed the magazine change, he commands MOVE OUT. He then exposes two multiple targets, one after the other, at various ranges from the firer.

(5) After two sets of multiple targets are exposed, the Soldier is commanded to load the five-round magazine. After the command MOVE OUT is given, the remaining targets are presented to the firer in sequence. After the last targets are hit or lowered, the firer clears the weapon.

(6) The firer holds the weapon in the raised pistol position with the slide to the rear. He returns to the starting point and places the weapon on the stand. He turns in any excess ammunition to the ammunition point. On hearing the order to do so, he moves to the firing line.

f. Table VI–Day Standing, CBRN. All firers will wear protective masks with hoods. For this table, the firer receives one magazine containing seven rounds. Five targets (three single and one set of two) are exposed. Each is fired after the firer rotates to another firing point.

g. Table VII–Night Standing. For this table, the firer receives one magazine containing five rounds. Four targets (two single and one set of two) are exposed, starting with the same position used in the previous tables.

NOTE: Commanders may use the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000 to conduct Firing Tables VI and VII (CBRN and night fire).

A-3. Tower Operator’s Authority

The tower operator is responsible for the range. For this reason, only he can give orders to scorers and firers on the range.

A-4. Conduct of Fire by Firing Table

For each table, the tower operator has scorers issue only the rounds required for that table. The following fire commands show how the tower operator runs range fire on the CPQC:

a. Table I–Day Standing. The tower operator orders firers to move to the firing line in preparation for firing. He orders the firers to position themselves next to the weapon stands and secure their weapons. On command, the scorer issues to the firer one magazine containing seven rounds.

(1) The tower operator commands:

TABLE ONE, STANDING POSITION, SEVEN ROUNDS.

LOAD AND LOCK.

READY ON THE RIGHT.

READY ON THE LEFT.

READY ON THE FIRING LINE.

UNLOCK YOUR WEAPONS.

FIRERS, WATCH YOUR LANE.

(2) The tower operator exposes the targets to the firers. When all targets have been exposed and engaged or lowered, the tower operator commands:

CEASE FIRE.

ARE THERE ANY ALIBIS?

(Alibis are given 10 seconds for each round not fired.)

CLEAR ALL WEAPONS.

CLEAR ON THE RIGHT.

CLEAR ON THE LEFT.

THE FIRING LINE IS CLEAR.

FIRERS, PLACE YOUR WEAPONS ON THE STANDS WITH SLIDES LOCKED TO THE REAR.

FIRERS AND SCORERS, MOVE DOWNRANGE AND CHECK YOUR TARGETS.

MARK AND COVER ALL HOLES.

b. Table II–Day Standing. The tower operator orders firers to secure their weapons. On command, the scorer issues to the firer one magazine containing a single round and another magazine containing seven rounds.

(1) The tower operator commands:

TABLE TWO, STANDING POSITION, EIGHT ROUNDS.

LOAD AND LOCK ONE MAGAZINE WITH ONE ROUND.

LOAD YOUR SEVEN-ROUND MAGAZINE WITHOUT COMMAND.

READY ON THE RIGHT.

READY ON THE LEFT.

READY ON THE FIRING LINE.

UNLOCK YOUR WEAPONS.

FIRERS, WATCH YOUR LANES.

(2) The tower operator exposes the targets to the firers. When all targets have been exposed and engaged or lowered, the tower operator commands:

CEASE FIRE.

ARE THERE ANY ALIBIS? (Alibis are given 10 seconds for each round not fired.)

CLEAR ALL WEAPONS.

CLEAR ON THE RIGHT.

CLEAR ON THE LEFT.

THE FIRING LINE IS CLEAR.

FIRERS, PLACE YOUR WEAPONS ON THE STAND WITH SLIDES LOCKED TO THE REAR.

FIRERS AND SCORERS, MOVE DOWNRANGE AND CHECK YOUR TARGETS.

MARK AND COVER ALL HOLES.

c. Table III–Day Standing. The tower operator orders the firers to secure their weapons. On command, the scorer issues to the firer one magazine containing seven rounds.

(1) The tower operator commands:

TABLE THREE, STANDING POSITION, SEVEN ROUNDS.

LOAD AND LOCK.