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AUSTRALIAN ARMY

SKILL AT ARMS MEET

2018

COMPETITION HANDBOOK

Combined Arms Training Centre

PUCKAPUNYAL

16 April – 10 May 2018 ____________________________________________________________________ HQ CATC OBJ ID: I6117725 as at 22 DEC 17

Street Map of Puckapunyal

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Australian Army Skill at Arms Meet 2018 (AASAM18)

Foreword

On behalf of the Chief of the Australian Army, I extend a warm welcome to all competitors that will meet at Puckapunyal for AASAM18. I am proud to lead the Combined Arms Training Centre (CATC) in hosting AASAM for its 11

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year at Puckapunyal. The CATC prepares soldiers for battlefield operations across all combat trades, particularly the accurate application of small arms fire; the foundation of tactical and mission success. The CATC will bring together a wide range of specialists to plan and convene AASAM18 and will draw support from across the Australian Army during the three weeks of the meet. This year’s competition will build on the 2017 range practices and will test the combat marksmanship of every competitor including night shooting skills. This further reflects the focus on combat shooting in a contemporary operational environment. AASAM18 again raises the benchmark in assessing combat marksmanship and continues to validate individual and team tactical drills, equipment and training. I particularly welcome the international competitors whose representation from many armies across the world, makes an invaluable contribution to the standard of competition and professionalism. 2018 will see representation from over 20 armies which will provide a great opportunity to build new friendships amongst some of the finest military marksmen in the world. I look forward to observing you during the competition and meeting you at the programmed social and cultural events. I am confident that AASAM18 will be a challenging, rigorous and hard fought competition. Good shooting to all. Colonel Dick Parker Commandant Combined Arms Training Centre

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

AASAM requires a vast array of close support in planning and execution. Gratitude is extended to all individuals and organisations that contribute to the successful conduct

each year. A particular mention of thanks goes to:

International Engagement – Army

Specialist Wing – School of Infantry

Range Control - Puckapunyal

Broad Spectrum - Puckapunyal

AAFCANS Puckapunyal

Defence Material Organisation Armaments System Program Office

Joint Logistics Unit – Victoria

Australian Customs Service

Meggitt Training Systems Australia Pty Ltd

Australian Target Systems

Marathon Targets

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AUSTRALIAN ARMY SKILL AT ARMS MEET 2018

KEY APPOINTMENTS

Director AASAM LTCOL Craig Burn

Director of Competition

LCDR Wayne Richards, RANR

Executive Officer MAJ Brian Gough

Sergeant Major - AASAM

WO1 Rod Speter

Competition Conducting Group

Director of Practice WO2 Dale Davies

Range Co-ordinator (TBC)

Range Rigging/Targets

WO2 Daly

International Liaison Officer (Pre AASAM)

WO2 Charles King

Competition Office WO2 Charles King

Armoury

WO2 Trevor Jones

International Liaison Officer CAPT Mathew Ho

LT Anthony Downing

Camp Administration

Quartermaster WO1 Graeme Jones

Orderly Room SGT Monica Wethling

Transport NCO

SGT Debbie Weaver

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CONTENTS

Foreword ............................................................................................................ i ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ..................................................................................... ii KEY APPOINTMENTS ...................................................................................... iii

CONTENTS................................................................................................................ iv The Evolution of the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meet (AASAM) 1984-2018 .. xi Daily Routine Outline........................................................................................ xii Map – Section Practice Route ......................................................................... xiii

GENERIC RANGE SAFETY BRIEF ......................................................................... xiv General ........................................................................................................... xiv Range staff...................................................................................................... xiv Location of waiting areas / toilets ..................................................................... xiv Location of administration areas / rubbish ........................................................ xv Location of smoking areas................................................................................ xv Location of ammunition point ............................................................................ xv Location of fire fighting equipment .................................................................... xv Actions on a fire on the range ........................................................................... xv Medical support ................................................................................................ xv Designated medic ............................................................................................ xv Medical evacuation .......................................................................................... xv Location of safety vehicle and route to be taken .............................................. xvi Control troop movement to aid in smooth practice ........................................... xvi Weapon handling ............................................................................................ xvi Weapon safe handling (dry fire) area............................................................... xvi Actions on words of command used by OIC-Practice/Safety Supervisors ........ xvi Action on muzzle blockage .............................................................................. xvi Action on weapon malfunction or prolonged stoppage ..................................... xvi Emergency Stop Signal ................................................................................... xvi Action on Emergency Stop Signal .................................................................. xvii Range brief and layout ................................................................................... xvii Range Practice Procedure ............................................................................. xvii

ADF DAILY PROGRAM .............................................................................................. 1 ADF GUIDE to AASAM18 PRACTICES ...................................................................... 3 ADF SQUADDING ...................................................................................................... 4

Individual Practices ........................................................................................... 4 Section Practices .............................................................................................. 4 Self-Squadding ................................................................................................. 4 Range Squadding ............................................................................................. 4 Butts Duties ....................................................................................................... 5 Report Time ...................................................................................................... 5 Night Practice Report Time ............................................................................... 5 Practice Timings................................................................................................ 5 Lane Draw......................................................................................................... 5

ADF DAILY SQUADDING .......................................................................................... 6 INTERNATIONAL & SNIPER DAILY PROGRAM ....................................................... 1 INTERNATIONAL GUIDE TO AASAM18 PRACTICES ............................................... 8 INTERNATIONAL SQUADDING................................................................................. 9

Individual Practices ........................................................................................... 9 Section Practices .............................................................................................. 9 Self-Squadding ................................................................................................. 9 Range Squadding ............................................................................................. 9 Butts Duties ..................................................................................................... 10

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Report Time ..................................................................................................... 10 Night Practice Report Time .............................................................................. 10 Practice Timings .............................................................................................. 10 Lane Draw ....................................................................................................... 10 Butts duties ...................................................................................................... 10 Report time ...................................................................................................... 11 Practice timings ............................................................................................... 11 Lane draw ........................................................................................................ 11 Detail draw....................................................................................................... 11

INTERNATIONAL DAILY SQUADDING .................................................................... 12 SECTION 1 ................................................................................................................. 1 INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS ........................................................................ 1

General .............................................................................................................. 1 Spirit of competition ........................................................................................... 1 Eligibility ............................................................................................................ 1 Service Weapons Championships ..................................................................... 1 ADF Optic Sights ............................................................................................... 1 ADF Champion Shot Competition ...................................................................... 2 International Champion Shot Competition .......................................................... 2 ADF Section Criteria .......................................................................................... 3 International competition team composition ....................................................... 3

COMPETITION ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................ 4 AASAM Handbook ............................................................................................. 4 AASAM induction ............................................................................................... 4 Team Captain .................................................................................................... 4 Weapons ........................................................................................................... 5 ADF and international qualifications ................................................................... 5 Squadding ......................................................................................................... 5 Butts duties ........................................................................................................ 5 Targets .............................................................................................................. 6 Weapon zero / controlled practise / preparation ................................................. 6 Marksmanship Principles ................................................................................... 6 Close Combat Shooting Principles ..................................................................... 6 Ammunition........................................................................................................ 7 Load carry equipment and range clearance ....................................................... 7 Equipment warning ............................................................................................ 7 Ammunition warning .......................................................................................... 7 Declaration ........................................................................................................ 8 Buddy system .................................................................................................... 8 Range commands .............................................................................................. 8 Coaching ........................................................................................................... 8 Score cards ....................................................................................................... 8 Vehicle access to the range ............................................................................... 9 Armourer ........................................................................................................... 9 Practice alterations ............................................................................................ 9 Scores and results ............................................................................................. 9 Presentation of trophies and awards ................................................................ 10

CAMP ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................ 10 March-in administration .................................................................................... 10 Accommodation and rations ............................................................................. 10 Armoury ........................................................................................................... 10 Work tasks ....................................................................................................... 10 Consumption of alcohol ................................................................................... 11 Canteen hours ................................................................................................. 11

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Message boards.............................................................................................. 11 Out-of-bounds areas ....................................................................................... 11 March-out administration ................................................................................. 11

SECTION 2 ................................................................................................................ 1 RULES ....................................................................................................................... 1

General ............................................................................................................. 1 Range briefings and range orders ..................................................................... 1

DRESS AND EQUIPMENT......................................................................................... 1 Dress ................................................................................................................ 1 Equipment ......................................................................................................... 1 Eye protection ................................................................................................... 2 Dropped equipment and ammunition ................................................................. 2 Communications ............................................................................................... 3 Electronic shooting aid prohibition ..................................................................... 3 Optical aids ....................................................................................................... 3 Rests................................................................................................................. 3 Ammunition ....................................................................................................... 4 Approved weapons ........................................................................................... 4

SERVICE WEAPONS................................................................................................. 5 Service Rifle ...................................................................................................... 5 Light Support Weapon ....................................................................................... 5 Pistols ............................................................................................................... 5 Slings ................................................................................................................ 6 Optic sights ....................................................................................................... 6 Sight adjustment ............................................................................................... 6 Trigger weights ................................................................................................. 7 Trigger testing ................................................................................................... 7 Misfires, jams and breakages ............................................................................ 7 Zeroing of weapons ........................................................................................... 8 Weapon inspection ............................................................................................ 8 Safety precautions and weapon handling .......................................................... 8 Words of command ........................................................................................... 9

FIRING POSITIONS ................................................................................................. 10 Rifle ................................................................................................................ 10 Light Support Weapon ..................................................................................... 15 Trench / Pit...................................................................................................... 16

SNIPER COMPETITION .......................................................................................... 17 General ........................................................................................................... 17 Dress and equipment ...................................................................................... 17 Equipment Required ....................................................................................... 17 Rests............................................................................................................... 18 Optical Aids ..................................................................................................... 18 Sniper Rifle ..................................................................................................... 18 Electronic Aids ................................................................................................ 18 Scoring ............................................................................................................ 18 Tie break ......................................................................................................... 18

SECTION 3 ................................................................................................................ 1 CONDUCT OF SHOOTING ........................................................................................ 1

Classification range scoring ............................................................................... 1 Firing Point Procedure ....................................................................................... 1 Method of exposing targets ............................................................................... 2 Marking and scoring .......................................................................................... 2 Messages to the butts ....................................................................................... 4 Challenges ........................................................................................................ 4

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Challenge restrictions ........................................................................................ 4 Protests ............................................................................................................. 5 Excess hits on target ......................................................................................... 5 Firing on wrong target ........................................................................................ 6 Scoring pistol and close quarter practice ............................................................ 6 Scoring on mechanical ranges ........................................................................... 6 Scoring falling plate practices ............................................................................ 6 Scoring of pistol tiles .......................................................................................... 6 Practice timings ................................................................................................. 7 Disturbance ....................................................................................................... 7 Ties ................................................................................................................... 7 Coaches ............................................................................................................ 8 Interpreters ........................................................................................................ 8 Reserves ........................................................................................................... 8

PENALTIES ................................................................................................................ 8 Warning procedure ............................................................................................ 8 Disqualification .................................................................................................. 9

BREACH OF RULES .................................................................................................. 9 Dangerous practice ............................................................................................ 9 Cheating ............................................................................................................ 9 Excess shots ..................................................................................................... 9 Illegal modification of weapons .......................................................................... 9 Unauthorised / negligent discharge .................................................................. 10 Automatic fire - rifle / pistol ............................................................................... 10 Single shot LSW/MG ....................................................................................... 10 Firing after time limit ........................................................................................ 10 Practices determined by time ........................................................................... 10 Summary of penalties ...................................................................................... 11 Message to the butts ....................................................................................... 12

AASAM TARGETS .................................................................................................... 14 Facades, Walls and Obstacles ......................................................................... 16 Bayonet Target Standing ................................................................................. 16 Bayonet Target Laying ..................................................................................... 16 High Wall ......................................................................................................... 17 Window Wall 1 ................................................................................................. 17 Window Wall 2 ................................................................................................. 18 Medium Wall .................................................................................................... 18 Low Wall .......................................................................................................... 19 Practice 16 CQP Facade ................................................................................. 19 Obstacle Course Tunnel .................................................................................. 20 Obstacle Course Wall ...................................................................................... 20 Practice 18 Barricade Façade .......................................................................... 21

SECTION 4

Points of Aim and Controlled Practice R-0 Confirm Zero Rifle .......................................................................... 4-1 G-0 Confirm Zero LSW.......................................................................... 4-1 P-0 Confirm Zero Pistol CP 1 Classification Range Service Rifle CP 2 Group and Zero Range Service Rifle .............................................. 4-2 CP 3 MTR Service Rifle and LSW ........................................................... 4-3 CP 4 Pistol Range Service Pistol ............................................................ 4-4

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Service Rifle - Range Practice R-1 to R-29 R-4 Moving Target Match ...................................................................... 4-5 R-5 450m Deliberate ............................................................................. 4-7 R-6 450m Rapid .................................................................................... 4-8 R-7 450m Snap ..................................................................................... 4-8 AR-8 Service Rifle Long Range Aggregate - Individual

ADARA (Southern Cross) / ADARA (South Australia) ............... 4-9 AR-9 Service Rifle Long Range Aggregate - Section

Eagle, Globe and Anchor.......................................................... 4-9 R-12 Bayonet Assault ............................................................................ 4-10 R-14A Applied Marksmanship Practice

Rouse and Carter / ................................................................ 4-12 R-14I Applied Marksmanship Practice .................................................... 4-15 AR-15 Applied Marksmanship Practice Aggregate - Section

3 RAR (PARRA//US Chief of Army Reserve ........................... 4-18 A-16 Close Quarter Practice

The Owen/The Thompson ...................................................... 4-19 AR-17 Close Quarter Practice Aggregate - Section

The First Brigade/The Thompson ........................................... 4-22 R-18 Barricade Match ........................................................................... 4-22 R-20 Rifle Static Threat Engagement Close Combat Shoot (CCS) ........ 4-23 R-21 Rifle Turn to Threat Engagement (CCS) ....................................... 4-24 R-22 Rifle Close Quarter Engagement (CCS)

The ‘Skirmish’ / ..................................................................... 4-26 R-23 Rifle Sneaker (CCS) ..................................................................... 4-27 R-25 Rifle Move to Threat Engagement................................................. 4-27 AR-27 Service Rifle Aggregate - Individual

The Director of Infantry / The Steyr ......................................... 4-28 AR-28 Service Rifle Aggregate - Section

Lee Enfield / The ‘CDF’ .......................................................... 4-28

Pistol - Practice P-30 to P-39 P-30 Pistol Application of Fire ............................................................... 4-30 P-31 Pistol Advanced Application of Fire ............................................... 4-32 P-33 Static Threat (CCS) ...................................................................... 4-34 P-34 Turn to Threat (CCS) .................................................................... 4-35 P-35 Pistol Close Combat Engagement (CCS) ...................................... 4-37 AP-37 Pistol Aggregate - Individual ......................................................... 4-37 AP-38 Pistol Aggregate - Section

Third Brigade / The Smith and Wesson .................................. 4-38

LSW/MG - Practice G-40 to G-49 G-41 LSW Assault Advance Application of Application .......................... 4-39 G-43 LSW Close Combat Shoot ............................................................ 4-42 G-45 LSW Defence ............................................................................... 4-43 AG-47 LSW Aggregate - Individual ......................................................... 4-45 AG-48 LSW Aggregate - Section

The SAF/The Bren/The Ghurkha ............................................ 4-45

Individual Multiple Weapon MW-50 to MW-59 MW-50 Three Weapon Close Combat Shoot ............................................ 4-46 MW-56 Close Quarter Combat Aggregate - Individual

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Army Amenities Fund Shield/The Samurai ............................. 4-46 MW-57 Service Weapons Aggregate - Individual (R-27, R-37, G-47) ........ 4-47

Teams - Practice S-60 to S-68 S-60 Obstacle Course

Charging Light Horseman / The TIKI ...................................... 4-48 S-61 Section Match

The Lion/The Pershing Shield ................................................ 4-49 S-62 Service Rifle Falling Plate

RAR Association/Canada Plate .............................................. 4-54 S-63 Pistol Tiles

The 5 Base Workshop/Pistol Falling Plate .............................. 4-55 S-64 LSW Falling Plate

The Sixth Brigade/LSW Falling Plate...................................... 4-56 S-65 International Service Rifle Practice

Commander in Chief .............................................................. 4-57 S-66 The Guardsman

The Guardsman Trophy ......................................................... 4-61 S-67 ANZAC Challenge

ANZAC Challenge Trophy ...................................................... 4-62

Weapons Training Simulator System - Practice 69 CGI-69 ..... Barricade Teams Championship (WTSS Computer Graphic Imagery)

/The Meggitt Trophy ............................................................... 4-63

Night Range Practice NP-70 to NP-79 NP-70 Night Moving Target ..................................................................... 4-64 NP-71 Night Close Combat Shoot ........................................................... 4-66 NP-72 Night Close Combat Shoot ........................................................... 4-67 NP-73 Night Close Combat Shoot (Trial) ................................................. 4-68 ANP-78 Night Aggregate - Individual ......................................................... 4-69 ANP-79 Night Aggregate - Section ............................................................ 4-69

The Big Blue One/

Championship Aggregates - Practice SC-80 to SC-89 SC-80 International Teams Weapons Championship

The Vickers ............................................................................ 4-71 SC-81 Brigade Teams Weapons Championship

The RAAOC ........................................................................... 4-71 SC-83 Regular Infantry Battalion Championships

The King George IV Whisky Shield ........................................ 4-71 SC-84 Reserve Battalion Championships

The Citizen Soldier ................................................................. 4-71 SC-85 Reserve Infantry Battalion Championships

The Returned and Services League (RSL) ............................. 4-71 SC-86 RAN Weapons Championship

The Chief of the Naval Staff ................................................... 4-72 SC-87 RAAF Weapons Championship

The RAAF .............................................................................. 4-72 SC-88 The Australian and New Zealand International Teams Championship

The Australia and New Zealand Armies Small Arms Shooting Cup ......................................................................... 4-72

SC-89 Friendship Challenge ................................................................... 4-73

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Champion Shot of the Defence Force and International - Practice CS-100 to CS-105 CS-100 Champion Shot Qualification ADF................................................. 4-74 CS-101 Champion Shot Elimination ADF ................................................... 4-74 CS-102 Champion Shot Elimination International ...................................... 4-74 CS-103 Champion Shot of the Defence Force Final .................................. 4-73 CS-104 Champion Shot International Final ................................................ 4-79

SECTION 5

Sniper Competition SN-0 Confirm Zero and Truing ................................................................. 5-1 SN-201 Cold Bore ....................................................................................... 5-1 SN-202 Know Your Limits ............................................................................ 5-2 SN-203 Team Snap ..................................................................................... 5-2 SN-204 High Value Target ........................................................................... 5-3 SN-205 Unknown Distance .......................................................................... 5-3 SN-206 Bounce Back .................................................................................. 5-4 SN-207 Hide Shoot ...................................................................................... 5-5 SN-208 Scenario 1 ...................................................................................... 5-5 SN-209 Stalk 1 ............................................................................................ 5-6 SN-210 Long Range Shoot .......................................................................... 5-6 SN-211 Alternate Position Shoot ................................................................. 5-7 SN-212 Multi Threat .................................................................................... 5-8 SN-213 Scenario 2 ...................................................................................... 5-8 SN-214 Stalk 2 ............................................................................................ 5-9 SN-220 Service Rifle 1 ................................................................................ 5-9 SN-221 Pistol Close Quarter Engagement ................................................. 5-10 SN-222 Sniper Night Shoot........................................................................ 5-10 ASN-240 Sniper Aggregate ADF

PTE Matthew Lambert Memorial Trophy................................. 5-11 ASN-241 Sniper Aggregate International ..................................................... 5-11

The Sniper ASN-242 Sniper Championship

The ‘Billy Sing’ ........................................................................ 5-11

SECTION 6

Results Champion Shot of the Australian Defence Force ............................................ 6-1 Champion Shot - Army ................................................................................... 6-1 Champion Shot - RAAF .................................................................................. 6-2 Champion Shot - RAN .................................................................................... 6-4 Champion Shot International .......................................................................... 6-4 Record of Changes to AASAM Championship Practices ................................ 6-5 Record of Nations Represented at AASAM .................................................... 6-6

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The Evolution of the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meet (AASAM) 1984-2018

AASAM was an initiative of the Australian Army Rifle Association (AARA). Following participation by the Army Rifle Team in the Service Rifle Championships at Bisley UK in July 1983, the idea to conduct AASAM evolved. Over the next 9 months the AASAM committee developed the event, gathered new trophies and sent out invitations to units. The first AASAM was held at ANZAC Range Malabar in May 1984 over a period of five days. Inaugural trophies were donated by each State Rifle Association, the Chief of the General Staff, Commandant Infantry Centre, Director of Infantry, Royal Australian Regiment Association, Newcastle Army Reserve Rifle Association, WO2 Phil Oakford (6 times winner of the Queens Medal for Champion Shot of the Army) and the Chairman NSW Rifle Association. The Services Target Rifle Championship was conducted in conjunction with the NSW Rifle Association MaCarthur Onslow series, with the Service Rifle Practices following. 258 competitors took part and trophies were presented by the newly appointed Chief of the Defence Force, General Sir Phillip Bennett AC, KBE, DSO. In a very short space of time the profile of shooting in the ADF had been raised. Over the next 3 years the event expanded to include practices for all small arms weapons. AASAM 1986 saw 450 competitors with 270 firing the Applied Marksmanship Practice, 200 firing the Pistol and 150 firing the SMG matches. AASAM 1987 saw a similar number of competitors with a team from New Zealand participating in preparation for the Bicentennial AASAM which was to be conducted the following year. AASAM 1988 was truly memorable with a number of new inclusions. An international competition was overlaid on the domestic competition with eight international teams: Australia, Brunei, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, United Kingdom, United States Army Reserve and United States Marine Corps. There were 545 individual competitors and in addition to the continued expansion of the event, the Champion Shot of the Army competition was included with the award of the new Australian Champion Shot Medal. The Commander in Chief trophy was inaugurated with Governor General Sir Ninian Stephen AK, GCMG, GCVO, KBE presenting his trophy to the British Army Team. Due to the closure of ANZAC Range Malabar at the end of AASAM 1988, AASAM was moved to the Belmont Shooting Complex in Brisbane, and continued at this venue until 1999. The peak year for AASAM was 1997. It was a 2 week activity with over 640 competitors, plus 180 cadets attending for a weekend. Conduct of the event was shared between AARA and the Marksmanship Training Detachment. AARA’s last involvement with the conduct of AASAM was in 2000 when the event was held at Greenbank. The following year it was transferred to Singleton under the control of the School of Infantry, and in 2007, it moved to Puckapunyal under the control of the Combined Arms Training Centre, where it continues as a combat focused marksmanship competition. 2018 is the 11

th year of AASAM being hosted by the CATC at Puckapunyal.

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Daily Routine Outline 0545 - 0745 Breakfast 0615 - 0730 Armoury 0630 Sick Parade 0730 Range Briefing 0800 Shooting Commences (unless otherwise directed) 1130 – 1300 Lunch – NSL Based Staff (Tobruk Bks ORs Mess) 1130 – 1400 Lunch - Competitors (Hotbox Lunches to Range) 1615 Range Staff Brief 1700 Team Captains Meeting 1730 – 1900 Dinner at NSL (subject to night competition program) 1900 – 2300 Night Practices 1800 – 2200 Wet Canteen (subject to night competition) Note: The above timings are a guide. Detailed timings for practices, conferences, briefings and presentations are listed in the Daily Programme Schedule.

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PRACTICE S-61

Map – Section Practice Route

ADF – Stage 1 and 2 Only. International – Stage 1 to 4

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GENERIC RANGE SAFETY BRIEF

General 1. The Puckapunyal Category A Range Complex consists of the Classification Range (CLASS), Group and Zero Range(GZR), Marksmanship Training Range (MTR), 25 Metre Range (25M), Static Vehicle Range (SVR) and the Battle Shooting Range (BSR) Range staff 2. Range Safety Staff, supporting personnel and their duties are as follows:

a. Officer in Charge (OIC) of Practice. The OIC Practice is in overall control of the safe conduct of the range and responsible for all orders given.

b. Safety Supervisor (SS). The SS is responsible for the safety of firers

under their control and report directly to the OIC Practice.

c. Ammunition Control. The Ammunition Controller will be an Officer, Senior NCO or NCO, minimum rank of Lance Corporal (E) who has successfully completed specific range safety training and is qualified on the weapon/s being used. The second ammunition supervisor will be a defence member familiar with the ammunition type/s being handled.

d. OIC Butts. The OIC Butts is responsible for the control of target

exposures as required by the practice and the safe conduct of the butts.

e. Butts Block Officer. The Block Office is responsible to the OIC Butts for the conduct of the targets allocated.

f. Practice Umpire. The Practice Umpire is to oversee the conduct of the

Practice to ensure it is run in accordance with the AASAM Handbook and is to process all challenges and protests.

g. Scorers. Scorers are to transfer the verbal, written or visual scores to the

score cards and are to ensure that the individual or team captain signs for the number of hits.

h. Time Keeper. The Time Keeper is to ensure that the exposure timings on

non-mechanical ranges are in accordance with the Practice details and indicate the exposures by voice, whistle, horn or electronic audio device.

i. Marshals. Marshals are to organise the next detail, weigh equipment,

conduct trigger tests and check magazine ammunition configuration. Location of waiting areas / toilets 3. Designated waiting areas are identifiable at each range. Toilets are available at Class Left, Class Range Right and the MTR.

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Location of administration areas / rubbish

4. Rubbish bags and bins are located in the waiting areas, ammunition point and the range vehicles. Rubbish bins are also located in toilets and range shelters. Location of smoking areas

5. Smoking may be conducted in designated areas separate from non-smoking firers. There is to be no smoking within six metres of any ammunition point or where ammunition is located (i.e.: firers equipment). Location of ammunition point 6. With the exception of the Class Range, each Range has a purpose built Ammunition Point. The ammunition point on the Class will be to the left rear of the firing point or central to the firing point dependant on the number of targets in use. Rifles and machine guns may be taken through the ammunition point when a detail is called forward. Pistols are to be holstered at the ammunition point. Location of fire fighting equipment 7. With the exception of the Classification Range, the Fire Fighting Equipment (knapsack sprays/fire rakes) for each range will be located inside the entrance to the range. The Fire Fighting Equipment for the Classification Range will be located at the rear of the 450m firing point. Actions on a fire on the range 8. All shooting is to stop. Range Staff will conduct basic fire fighting using equipment provided within the level of training they have received and capability of the equipment to fight fires. The OIC Practice is to advise the Director of Practice and move competitors to a safe area and account for competitors through Team Captains. The DOP is to contact Range Control for response by fire truck/response team. Medical support 9. A First Aid Kit and stretcher will be located at each range. The Range brief will detail the medical plan and location of first aid kit and stretcher. Designated medic

10. The Designated Medic will provide first aid for any casualties assisted as required by staff. Medical evacuation 11. In the case of a medical evacuation being initiated, all range practices will be stopped, weapons unloaded and cleared. The Practice Umpire/Medic/Safety Staff will apply First Aid and evacuate the casualty by Range Safety Vehicle or Ambulance as required in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

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Location of safety vehicle and route to be taken 12. Safety Vehicles are to be located on each range. The route taken for evacuation is along Malaya Road to the Puckapunyal Health Centre. All safety vehicle drivers are to be familiarised with the evacuation route. Control troop movement to aid in smooth practice

13. Personnel are NOT TO move between firing points without authorisation from the OIC-Practice or Range Staff. Weapon handling 14. Weapon handling drills used are to be in accordance with current doctrine. All competitors are to have the muzzle of the weapon pointed in a safe direction. Weapon safe handling (dry fire) area 15. Dry Fire Areas are as follows: a. Classification Range: Due to the number and variety of practices, the Dry Fire

Area for the Classification range will be briefed and sign posted each day. b. MTR: Signed area to the left of the MTR firing point. c. Pistol/SVR: opposite pistol range entrance. Actions on words of command used by OIC-Practice/Safety Supervisors 16. Each detail will receive a Practice brief prior to moving to the firing point. Action on muzzle blockage

17. If at any time weapon is dropped and/or the muzzle is blocked, the weapon IS NOT to be fired until the muzzle/barrel is proved clear of any foreign matter by Range Staff. Action on weapon malfunction or prolonged stoppage 18. Weapons which malfunction on a firing point are to be unloaded and inspected by Safety Staff before they are repaired or removed. If in a fire with movement match, the safety catch is to be applied and the firer will move with the detail. Where weapons cannot be unloaded and cleared, because of a malfunction, it is to remain pointing in a safe direction towards the targets until cleared by an armourer. Emergency Stop Signal 19. The order STOP and/or a prolonged WHISTLE BLAST will be given.

ANYONE CAN GIVE THE EMERGENCY STOP SIGNAL IF THEY BELIEVE AN UNSAFE PRACTICE IS ABOUT TO OCCUR OR IN THE EVENT OF A

BREECH OF SAFETY.

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Action on Emergency Stop Signal

20. Should any emergency or unsafe practice occur on the range, firing is to cease immediately. The initial order for such a cease-fire may be given by ANY PERSON shouting “STOP, STOP, STOP” in a loud, clear voice. The OIC-Practice/Safety Supervisor is immediately to order “STOP” or initiate a predetermined action to signal “STOP” e.g. prolonged whistle blast. On being ordered to “STOP”, firers are to place safety devices on their weapons at SAFE and, if practical, place the weapons on the ground and wait for further orders. Range brief and layout 21. Range and Practice briefs will be given by the OIC Practice. Range Practice Procedure

22. The following procedure is generic for all Practices and may vary slightly on each range due to layout:

Competitors Move forward when called by Marshall

Marshall

Equipment Check (including weighing)

Trigger Weight Check

Lane Draw (if applicable)

Ammunition NCO Issue ammunition

Competitors Move to briefing area and fill magazines

Marshall Conduct Range/Practice Brief

Marshall/Scorer Collect score cards

Magazine check (random)

Competitors Move to firing point when called forward by the OIC Practice

OIC Practice Conduct Practice as required by the Practice conditions

Umpire On completion of the Practice deal with any protests

OIC Practice / Marshall

Depending on the range layout, the OIC Practice will conduct the weapon and load carrying equipment on the firing point or the Marshall will conduct the clearance in a designated safe area

Competitors On order from the OIC Practice move to the scorer and sign card/challenge score. On signing the score card move clear of the firing point.

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AASAM18 ADF DAILY PROGRAM

Monday 16 April 2018 - Day 1

Sneaker FFA5 BSR OPEN 2 OPEN 1 MTR GZR CLASS

R-20 R-21

P-33 P-34

G-0 R-0

Tuesday 17 April 2018 - Day 2


P-30 R-4 R-5 R-6 R-7

1800

NP-71 NP-72

1800 NP-70

Wednesday 18 April 2018 - Day 3


R-23, MW-50

G-43 R-22 P-35

0800 - 1100 P-30

1100 - 1600 P-31

R-4 R-12 S-60

1800 NP-73

1800

NP-71 NP-72

1800 NP-70

ADF-2

Thursday 19 April 2018 - Day 4


R-23 MW-50

G-43 R-22 P-35 P-31 R-14 R-12 R-16

1800 NP-73

1800

NP-71 NP-72

1800 NP-70

Friday 20 April 2018 - Day 5


R-23, MW-50

G-43 R-22 P-35 P-63 R-14 R-18 G-41

1800 NP-73

1800

NP-71 NP-72

1800 NP-70

Saturday 21 April 2018 - Day 6


R-23 MW-50

G-43 R-22 P-35 P-63 R-14 R-18 S-61

1800 NP-73

1800 NP-70

Sunday 22 April 2018 - Day 7


S-62 S-64

CS 102

Champion Shot Presentation

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ADF GUIDE to AASAM18 PRACTICES

The AASAM entry guide provides a quick reference to individual and team eligibility to enter AASAM practices

Practice Individual Section

Practice Individual Section

No. Name No. Name

R-4 Moving Target Match √ G-43 LSW Close Combat Shoot √

R-5 450 Timed Deliberate √ AG-47 LSW Individual Aggregate A

R-6 450 Rapid √ AG-48 LSW Team Aggregate A

R-7 450 Snap √ MW-50 Three Weapon Run √

R-8 SR Long Rang Individual Aggregate A AMW-56 Close Combat Shoot Individual Aggregate A

R-9 SR Teams Long Range Section Aggregate A AMW-57 Service Weapons Individual Aggregate A

R-12 Bayonet Attack √ S-60 Obstacle Course √

R-14 Applied Marksmanship Practice √ S-61 Section Match √

AR-15 AMP Section Aggregate A S-62 Service Rifle Falling Plate √

R-16 Close Quarter Practice √ S-63 Pistol Tiles √

AR-17 CQP Section Aggregate A S-64 LSW Falling Plate √

R-18 Barricade Match √ NP-70 Moving Target √

R-20 Rifle Close Combat Shoot √ NP-71 Night Rifle Close Combat Shoot √


R-22 Close Quarter Engagement √ NP-73 Night Rifle Close Combat Shoot √

R-23 Rifle Close Combat Shoot √ ANP-77 Night Rifle Individual Aggregate A

AR-27 Individual Service Rifle Aggregate A ANP-78 Night Section Aggregate A

AR-28 Service Rifle Teams Aggregate A CA-81 Service Weapons Section Aggregate A

P-30 Pistol Application of Fire √ CA-83 RAR Battalion Aggregate A

P-31 Pistol Close Quarter Practice √ CA-84 Reserve Infantry Battalion Aggregate A

P-35 Combat Pistol √ CA-85 RAN Section Aggregate A

AP-37 Pistol Individual Aggregate A CA-86 RAAF Section Aggregate A

AP-38 Pistol Team Aggregate A CS-101 Champion Shot Selection A

G-41 LSW Assault √ CS-103 Champion Shot Final √

G-42 LSW Defence √

Legend: √ – Shoot, A – Aggregate

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ADF SQUADDING Individual Practices All competitors are allocated an entry number which is used to assign the range detail and time that the firer will shoot a particular individual match unless otherwise stated. Section Practices Each Section will be allocated a Section Number used to assign the range detail and time the team will shoot a particular match unless otherwise stated. Self-Squadding There are a number of matches which require competitors to be self-squadded. Self-Squadding gives Section Captains and Coaches the flexibility to determine the time best suited for their section members to shoot a particular match taking into account squadded practices and butts duties. Details of self-squadded practices and timings are contained in the AASAM Handbook. The following practices are self-squadded. Section Captains and Coaches are to ensure that their Section and or individuals are entered on the squadding sheets located at the Competition Office by the due date and time.

Match Name Entry at Time/Date

S-60 Obstacle Course Conference Room

Foyer 2000 hrs

Tuesday 17 April 2018

S-63 Pistol Falling Plate Conference Room

Foyer 2000 hrs

Thursday 20 April 2018

S-61 Section Practice Conference Room

Foyer 2000 hrs

Friday 20 April 2018

Range Squadding Where practices are not Squadded or Self Squadded, competitors may elect to shoot at any time the range is promulgated as open in the Daily Programme and when the Range Marshall indicates there is a vacancy. The OIC Practice will decide the frequency with which details will be run. Details will be filled, and butts duties allocated if required, as competitors arrive on the range. Firers will be allocated to a detail on the range for the following matches:

Practice Name Entry at Time Date

R-12 Bayonet Assault GZR 0800 - 1600 Wednesday, 18 April Thursday, 19 April

R-18 Barricade Match GZR 0800 – 1600 Friday, 20 April

Saturday, 21 April

S-62 Service Rifle Falling

Plate Class 0800 Sunday 22 April

S-64 LSW Falling Plate Class Sunday 22 April

CS-102 ADF Champion Shot

Final Class Sunday 22 April

ADF-5 Butts Duties Competitors will be required to rotate through butts’ duties for most Classification Range practices. All competitors are to report for butts duties in accordance with the table below and whenever tasked by range staff. ‘Work Task’ Cards will be distributed with squadding cards. Cards are to be handed in to supervisors on completion of the task; if they are not received by ‘Stats’, scores will be voided and awards forfeited. Report Time Unless otherwise stated, all competitors are to report to the range they will fire on first for the day at 0730 hr for briefing. Night Practice Report Time All competitors are to report to the range they will be firing on for the Range Brief commencing at 1800 hrs. Practice Timings Squadded practices are those in which competitors are allocated a specific time, or turn in sequence to compete. The final squadding will be promulgated at the Competition Office Notice Board 24 hours prior to start of the match, or advised at the range. All competitors are to report to the designated range or start point a minimum of 15 minutes prior to their squadded report time for the practice. Timings for squadded practices are detailed below. Lane Draw Lane Draws will be conducted. The draw will be conducted by the Marshall prior to the collection of score cards.

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ADF DAILY SQUADDING

(To be promulgated)

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AASAM18 INTERNATIONAL & SNIPER DAILY PROGRAM

Friday 27 April 2018 - Day 1


P-0 G-0 R-0 CP-1

Welcome Barbeque

Saturday 28 April 2018 - Day 2


CP-4 CP-3 CP-2 CP-1

Sunday 29 April 2018 - Day 3


P-30 R-4 R-20 R-21

R-5 R-6 R-7

INT - 2

Monday 30 April 2018 - Day 4


0800 – 1200

P-30 0800 – 1200

R-4

0800 – 1200 R-20 R-21

0800 – 1200 Sniper

1300 – 1600

S-62 S-64

1800 NP-70

1800 NP-71 NP-72

SNIPER

CLASS MTR OPEN 2 Colston Hill AFV FFTS Stalk 1 Stalk 2

0800 – 1200 SN-0

1300 – 1600

SN-0

INT - 3

Tuesday 01 May - Day 5


R-23 MW-50

G-43 R-22 P-31 R-4 R-25 G-41

1800 NP-70

1800 NP-71 NP-72

SNIPER


SN-205 SN-206 SN-207 SN-208

SN-209

Wednesday 02 May 2018 - Day 6


R-23 MW-50

G-43 R-22 P-31 R-25 R-16

1800 NP-70

1800 NP-71 NP-72

INT - 4

SNIPER (Wednesday 02 May 2018 - Day 6)


SN-205 SN-206 SN-207 SN-208

SN-209

Thursday 03 May 2018 - Day 7


R-23 MW-50

G-43 R-22 Sniper P-33 P-34

Sniper R-25 Sniper

1800 SN-222

1800 NP-70 NP-71

Sniper Practices on the Category A Range Complex

SNIPER


SN-201 SN-202 SN-203 SN-204

SN-220 SN-235

INT - 5

Friday 04 May 2018 - Day 8


R-23 MW-50

G-43 R-22 P-35 G-45 R-12 R-14

1800 NP-70

1800 NP-71 NP-72

SNIPER


SN-210 SN-211 SN-212 SN-213

SN-214

Saturday 05 May 2018 - Day 9


R-23 MW-50

G-43 R-22 P-35 G-45 R-12 S-60

INT - 6

SNIPER (Saturday 05 May 2018 - Day 9)


SN-210 SN-211 SN-212 SN-213

SN-214

Sunday 06 May 2018 - Day 10


Cultural Day

Monday 07 May 2018 - Day 11


R-23 MW-50

G-43 R-22 P-35 S-63 S-61 R-18 S-61

1800 NP-70

1800 NP-71 NP-72

INT - 7

Tuesday 08 May 2018 - Day 12


R-23 MW-50

G-43 R-22 P-35 S-63 S-61 R-18 S-61

1800 NP-70

1800 NP-71 NP-72

Wednesday 09 May 2018 - Day 13


S-65

Thursday 10 May 2018 - Day 14


S-66 S-67

CS-104

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INTERNATIONAL GUIDE TO AASAM18 PRACTICES The AASAM entry guide provides a quick reference to individual and team eligibility to enter AASAM matches

Match Individual Section

Match Individual Section

No. Name No. Name

R-4 Moving Target Match √ AG-47 LSW Individual Aggregate A

R-5 450 Timed Deliberate √ AG-48 LSW Section Aggregate A

R-6 450 Rapid √ MW-50 Three Weapon Close Combat Shoot √

R-7 450 Snap √ AMW-56 Close Combat Shoot Individual Aggregate A

R-8 SR Long Rang Individual Aggregate A AMW-57 Service Weapons Individual Aggregate A

R-9 SR Teams Long Range Section Aggregate A S-60 Obstacle Course √

R-12 Bayonet Attack √ S-61 Section Match √

R-14 Applied Marksmanship Practice √ S-62 Service Rifle Falling Plate √

AR-15 AMP Section Aggregate A S-63 Pistol Tiles √

R-16 Close Quarter Practice √ S-64 LSW Falling Plate √

AR-17 CQP Section Aggregate A S-65 International Service Rifle Championships √

R-18 Barricade Match √ S-66 The Guardsman √

R-20 Rifle Close Combat Shoot √ S-67 The ANZAC √

R-21 Rifle Close Combat Shoot √ S--69 WTSS Teams Championship √

R-22 Close Quarter Engagement √ NP-70 Night Moving Target √


AR-27 Individual Service Rifle Aggregate A NP-72 Night Rifle Close Combat Shoot √

AR-28 Service Rifle Section Aggregate A NP-73 Night Rifle Close Combat Shoot √

P-30 Pistol Application of Fire √ ANP-77 Night Rifle Individual Aggregate A

P-31 Pistol Close Quarter Practice √ ANP-78 Night Section Aggregate A

P-35 Combat Pistol √ CA-81 International Team Weapons Championships A

AP-37 Pistol Individual Aggregate A CA-88 The Australian and New Zealand International Teams Championship

A

AP-38 Pistol Section Aggregate A CA-89 The Friendship Challenge A

G-41 LSW Assault √ CS-102 Champion Shot International Selection A

G-42 LSW Defence √ CS-104 Champion Shot International Final √

G-43 LSW Close Combat Shoot √

Legend: √ – Shoot, A – Aggregate

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INTERNATIONAL SQUADDING

Individual Practices All competitors are allocated an entry number which is used to assign the range detail and time that the firer will shoot a particular individual match unless otherwise stated. Section Practices Each Section will be allocated a Section Number used to assign the range detail and time the team will shoot a particular match unless otherwise stated. Self-Squadding There are a number of matches which require competitors to be self-squadded. Self-Squadding gives Section Captains and Coaches the flexibility to determine the time best suited for their section members to shoot a particular match taking into account squadded practices and butts duties. Details of self-squadded practices and timings are contained in the AASAM Handbook. The following practices are self-squadded. Section Captains and Coaches are to ensure that their Section and or individuals are entered on the squadding sheets located at the Competition Office by the due date and time.

Match Name Entry at Time/Date

S-60 Obstacle Course Conference Room

Foyer

2000 hrs

Friday, 04 May 2018

S-63 Pistol Falling Plate Conference Room

Foyer

2000 hrs

Sunday, 06 May 2018

S-61 Section Practice Conference Room

Foyer

2000 hrs

Sunday, 06 May 2018

Range Squadding Where practices are not Squadded or Self Squadded, competitors may elect to shoot at any time the range is promulgated as open in the Daily Programme and when the Range Marshall indicates there is a vacancy. The OIC Practice will decide the frequency with which details will be run. Details will be filled, and butts duties allocated if required, as competitors arrive on the range. Firers will be allocated to a detail on the range for the following matches:

Practice Name Entry at Time Date

R-12 Bayonet Assault GZR 0800 - 1600 Friday, 04 May

Saturday, 05 May

R-18 Barricade Match GZR 0800 – 1600 Friday, 20 April

Saturday, 21 April

S-62 Service Rifle Falling

Plate Class 1300 - 1600 Monday, 30 April

S-64 LSW Falling Plate Class 1300 - 1600 Monday, 30 April

CS-104 INT Champion Shot

Final Class 1000 Thursday, 10 May

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Butts Duties Competitors will be required to rotate through butts’ duties for most Classification Range practices. All competitors are to report for butts duties in accordance with the table below and whenever tasked by range staff. ‘Work Task’ Cards will be distributed with squadding cards. Cards are to be handed in to supervisors on completion of the task; if they are not received by ‘Stats’, scores will be voided and awards forfeited. Report Time Unless otherwise stated, all competitors are to report to the range they will fire on first for the day at 0730 hr for briefing. Night Practice Report Time All competitors are to report to the range they will be firing on for the Range Brief commencing at 1800 hrs.

Practice Timings Squadded practices are those in which competitors are allocated a specific time, or turn in sequence to compete. The final squadding will be promulgated at the Competition Office Notice Board 24 hours prior to start of the match, or advised at the range. All competitors are to report to the designated range or start point a minimum of 15 minutes prior to their squadded report time for the practice. Timings for squadded practices are detailed below. Lane Draw Lane Draws will be conducted. The draw will be conducted by the Marshall prior to the collection of score cards.

Butts duties Competitors will be required to rotate through butts’ duties for most Classification Range practices. All competitors are to report for butts duties in accordance with the table below and whenever tasked by range staff. ‘Work Task’ Cards will be distributed with squadding cards. Cards are to be handed in to supervisors on completion of the task; if they are not received by ‘Stats’, scores will be voided and awards forfeited.

Match Name Date

R-5, R-6, R-7

Service Rifle Long Range Application of Fire. Sunday

29 April 2018

G-41 LSW Assault. Tuesday

01 May 2018

R-16 Practice16 Close Quarter Practice. Wednesday 02 May 2018

R-14 Applied Marksmanship Practice. Friday

04 May 2018

S-65 International Service Rifle Championships. All teams are to provide 3 personnel for Butts party plus one Observer.

Wednesday 09 May 2018

SC-104 As directed Friday

10 May 2018

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Report time Unless otherwise stated, all competitors are to report to the range they will fire on first for the day at 0730 hr for briefing.

Practice timings Squadded Practices are those in which competitors are allocated a specific time, or turn in sequence to compete. The final squadding will be promulgated at the Competition Office Notice Board 24 hours prior to start of the match, or advised at the range. All competitors are to report to the designated range or start point a minimum of 15 minutes prior to their squadded report time for the match. Timings for squadded Practices are detailed below. Lane draw Lane Draws will be conducted. The draw will be conducted by the Marshall prior to the collection of score cards. Detail draw The following Practices will be drawn for Detail Number/Team at Team Captains Meetings:

Date Match

Monday 07 May 2018 S-65 – International Service Rifle Championship

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INTERNATIONAL DAILY SQUADDING

(To be promulgated)

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SECTION 1 INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS

General 1. The Australian Army Skill at Arms Meet (AASAM) is conducted by the Combined Arms Training Centre at the Puckapunyal Military Area (PMA). AASAM18 will be conducted in two phases : a. Phase 1 - ADF Competition - 7 days b. Phase 2 – International Competition - 14 days Spirit of competition 2. All competitors are to comply with the rules and conduct of AASAM. Any action or interpretation of the rules or conduct that are deemed not in the spirit of the competition will be subject to penalties or disqualification. Deliberate cheating will not be tolerated. Where a competitor is unsure or requires clarification on any rule, conduct or Practice condition, they are to approach the Competition Office prior to the match, or if on the range, the Practice Umpires, for a determination and ruling. Eligibility 3. The Championships are open to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), and invited international teams. Participation by Federal and State Police is permitted. Service Weapons Championships 4. The Service Weapons Championships are restricted to the following: a. ADF. Restricted to the Regular and Reserve members of the RAN, Army and

RAAF. b. International. Restricted to:

(1) designated teams from the ADF’s representatives from Army, Navy and Air Force, and

(2) members of invited international teams

5. With the exception of the Champion Shot of the ADF, members of other nations armed forces serving with Australian units are permitted to enter the ADF Service Weapons Championships, unless selected in an international team. ADF Optic Sights 6. Army may use the in-service sights approved for the F88, EF88 and the M4. Navy and Air Force are required to use the 1.5x sight as all rifle Practices count toward the Champion Shot.

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ADF Champion Shot Competition 7. The Champion Shots of the ADF is open to Regular and Reserve members of the Navy, Army and Air Force. 8. Firers within a unit team have automatic entry into the Champion Shot competition. Individuals participating in the Champion Shot competition must achieve the following Score: a. LF6 200 b. LF18 (AMP) 210 9. LF6 and LF 18 may be conducted on a live fire range or the WTSS 10. The AASAM 2018 ADF competition will see a rigorous competition to select the individual service champions. Champion Shot medals will be awarded to winners in the following categories: a. Army, b. Navy, and c. Air Force 11. ADF Champion Shot competition will include the LSW into the aggregate requiring all competitors to be proficient in the major small arms used in modern operations. 12. The Champion Shot competition consists of the following Practices: a. Practice CS-100

(1) Army - (Aggregate of Practices AR-27, AG- 47, MW-50, NP-77)

(2) Navy and Air Force -– Aggregate of Practice AR-27 b. Practice CS-103 (ADF) Champion Shot Final 13. The top 20 Army, 5 RAN and 5 RAAF will contest the Champion Shot Final on the Classification Range. The Champion Shots of the Navy, Army and Air Force and the ADF Champion Shot will be the competitors with the highest aggregate score at the completion of the ADF Final. International Champion Shot Competition 14. The International Champion Shot competition is open to all competitors participating in AASAM Phase 2 – International Competition. 15. The International Champion Shot competition consists of the following Practices: a. Practice CS-102 (Aggregate of Practices AR-27, AG- 47, MW-50)

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b. Practice CS-104 (International) Champion Shot Final 16. The Top 20 International competitors will contest the International Champion Shot Final on the Classification Range. ADF Section Criteria 17. Section entries are restricted to the maximum number of individual competitors detailed below: 18. Brigade, Formation, Unit Section - All competitors will be allocated to a section. Each section is to consist of eight personnel plus one reserve and will participate in all Section events. 19. Sections will be formed as follows: a. Section from the same Unit; b. Section from the same Brigade/Formation; or c. Competitors not part of a section at subparagraph a and b will be formed into a

Section for the competition 20. Section Numbers – 8 firers. Some members will need to fire more than one weapon system. Weapons are as follows: a. Service Rifle – 8 firers (all competitors may shoot the service rifle for individual

awards) b. Service Pistol – 4 firers (all competitors may shoot pistol for individual awards) c. LSW - 8 firers (all competitors may shoot the LSW for individual awards) d. The Section Reserve can compete as an individual but only form part of the

Section as a result of injury or illness International competition team composition 21. Visiting International AASAM18 contingents may comprise up to 14 members (16 members if entering a sniper team) of any rank or gender, as follows : a. 4 x Administrative Staff – 4 Personnel; suggested composition being:

(1) Contingent Commander / Team Captain

(2) Shooting Coach

(3) Administrative Staff x 2 (may include personnel acting as armourer, storeman, catering staff or interpreter)

b. 10 x Shooting Team

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c. 2 x Snipers (additional to the 14) (Note: if an International Team does not enter

the Sniper competition then the team composition is a maximum of 14 members)

22. Some members will need to fire more than one weapon system. Weapons are as follows: a. Individual Competition.

(1) International Champion Shot - Service Rifle / Machine Gun (MG)

(2) Pistol Competition - Service Pistol 23. In the event that the number of competitors in certain Practices exceeds the range capacity, members of a team not selected in the rifle team will not be able to fire in those disciplines. 24. Competing teams will require all members to be multi-disciplined in service rifle, MG and pistol. Members competing in team events at AASAM 18 will be required to use both the service rifle and service machine gun (LSW or GPMG) in the aggregates. Some additional service pistol practices will also be conducted. If range capacity allows, all shooting members of the team may compete in the individual practices.

COMPETITION ADMINISTRATION AASAM Handbook 25. The AASAM Handbook will be issued to each competitor: a. Rules. Rules are at Section 2. b. Practice information. Practice information is at Section 3. AASAM induction 26. All Staff and Competitors are required to read the AASAM Induction brief. Team Captain 27. The Team Captains duties and responsibilities include: a. Weapon accountability and cleanliness; b. Dress and equipment serviceability and suitability; c. Knowledge of Practices conditions; d. Liaison with AASAM armourer; e. Attendance at conferences; f. Protest lodgement;

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g. Collection and allocation of scorecards (competitor details to be correctly written

on the score card); h. Team/individual reporting on time; and i. Team discipline and behaviour.

Weapons 28. All weapons used in the AASAM competition are to be in-service weapons. Police weapons are to be as issued by the appropriate Federal or State Police Forces. 29. Limited F88, F89 and Pistols are available on prior request through JLU-V for individuals and unit teams unable to transport weapons to AASAM. It is a unit’s responsibility to make arrangements for the issue and return of these weapons. ADF and international qualifications 30. ADF teams. It is the responsibility of the unit Commanding Officer to ensure that the competitors are qualified on the weapons and ancillary equipment they are using and they have completed all necessary Weapons Training Tests IAW the relevant LWP-G prior to arrival at AASAM. All competitors, team administration personnel and AASAM Staff are to produce a copy of qualifications from PMKeyS or Record of Attainment for weapons and range qualification on march-in. 31. International teams. It is the responsibility of the Contingent Commander to ensure that all shooting team members are qualified on the weapons and ancillary equipment brought to AASAM 2018 and that they have completed all necessary Weapons Training Tests applicable to the relevant Defence Force prior to arrival at AASAM. 32. The team entry form is to be signed by the Commanding Officer or delegate to certify that the competitors are qualified on the weapons and equipment they will be using during AASAM. Squadding 33. Squadding details for individual Practices are detailed in pages ADF 5 – 7 (Blue) and INT 6 - 9 (Yellow) and are dependent on the individuals entry number. Squadding for teams Practices where applicable, are also contained in the coloured sections of the handbook. 34. If an individual or team are late for the squadded time or self-squadded time, the chances of competing in the Practice are remote due to range capacity and shooting programme. Butts duties 35. Competitors will be required to undertake Butts marking duties. Butts duties are detailed in the squadding section (ADF page 5, International page 7) of this Handbook.

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36. If an individual or team do not report for Butts duties at the allocated time: a. their score/s for that Practice will be forfeited, or b. for a shooter not contesting the match, the score of a Practice with the closest

HPS to the Practice being fired will be forfeited Targets 37. Target dimensions are show diagrammatically at Section 3, page 14. 38. Target staves on Figure targets are offset by approximately 80 mm from the centre line in order to reduce breakage. Weapon zero / controlled practise / preparation 39. At AASAM 18 competitors will be given access to ranges prior to the competition to confirm weapon zeros and international competitors’ point of aims on the Australian targets. This period will also assist competitors to understand range commands. There will be no controlled practise to rehearse upcoming AASAM practices. 40. Weapon zero schedules are : a. ADF Competition – 16 April 2018 b. International Competition – 27 April 2018 41. AASAM Preparation: competitors can prepare for AASAM18 by training in the following areas : a. Good weapon handling drills and fast magazine changes b. Good point of aim at ranges from 5m to 400m c. Prior weapon training concentrating on instinctive shooting backed up by fast

weapon handling will prepare all competitors well for AASAM18. Also adherence to the marksmanship and close combat shooting principles as a base skill will allow competitors to maximise scores and performance under challenging Practice scenarios:

Marksmanship Principles

The position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon.

The weapon must point naturally at the target, without any undue physical effort.

Sight alignment and aiming must be correct.

The shot must be released and followed through without any disturbance of the position.

Close Combat Shooting Principles

Use an acceptable sight picture.

The weapon must be rapidly brought to bear on a target, without the need for perfect body position.

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The trigger must be engaged and released rapidly to enable fast accurate engagements

(trigger reset).

Recoil must be controlled and/or managed effectively.

Ammunition 42. Ammunition points will be established on all ranges. Ammunition will be issued to competitors when called forward by the marshal on production of the score card for the Practice concerned. 43. Produce and brass is to be collected by competitors and placed in the receptacles provided. Unfired rounds are to be handed to range staff before the competitor leaves the firing point. 44. Only ammunition issued for the competition is to be used. 45. All ammunition, including ammunition for international and police weapons is to be stored in the AASAM Magazine under control of the AASAM Ammunition SNCO. Load carry equipment and range clearance 46. Range Staff, as directed by the OIC Practice, are to clear all weapons and inspect load carrying equipment before the start of the practice and on the completion of the firing detail. On the movement of the competitor to another range, the weapon will be cleared and equipment inspected when the detail is marshalled and on completion of the detail firing. 47. Prior to the conduct of load carrying equipment clearance. Range Safety Staff will give the following ‘warning’ on completion of which competitors are to make the ‘declaration’. Equipment warning “DURING THE CONDUCT OF THIS ACTIVITY, IT IS PROHIBITED FOR YOU TO USE ANY NON-ISSUE OR MODIFIED ISSUED EQUIPMENT FOR THE CARRIAGE OF AMMUNITION, EO, PYROTECHNICS OR WEAPONS. IT IS ALSO PROHIBITED TO USE ANY NON-ISSUE OR MODIFIED ISSUED BODY ARMOUR, COMBAT HELMET OR EYE PROTECTION.” Declaration “I UNDERSTAND AND AM COMPLIANT WITH THESE REQUIREMENT.” 48. A range clearance will be conducted at the completion of each detail on each range, before competitors leave the confines of the firing point. Range Safety Staff will give the ‘warning’ on completion of which competitors are to make the ‘declaration’. Ammunition warning “YOU ARE HEREBY WARNED THAT IT IS AN OFFENCE FOR AMMUNITION OR PRODUCE TO BE RETAINED IN PRIVATE POSSESSION AFTER ANY ACTIVITY. IF YOU HAVE ANY AMMUNITION OR PRODUCE IN YOUR POSSESSION DECLARE IT TO ME NOW. (PAUSE) IF YOU FIND ANY AMMUNITION OR PRODUCE IN YOUR EQUIPMENT AT A LATER TIME, REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY TO YOUR SUPERIOR. IF AMMUNITION OR PRODUCE IS

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DISCOVERED IN YOUR POSSESSION AFTER YOU LEAVE THIS ACTIVITY, YOU WILL BE LIABLE TO PROSECUTION. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED”

Declaration “I HAVE NO AMMUNITION OR RANGE PRODUCE IN MY POSSESSION”

Buddy system 49. The Buddy system provides an additional level of safety during unloading, weapon clearance and final function testing at any time the drill is not being collectively supervised. The supervision by a qualified soldier includes observation and where necessary, correction of drills. In the case of the UNLOAD and safety precautions: a. clearing the weapon as an inspecting officer would during the conduct of

collective safety precautions (at night this will involve additional checks using white light or manual checking); and

b. ensuring that the magazine is not fitted before the working parts are allowed to

go forward. Range commands 50. The OIC Practice will describe the Practice format and conditions. Competitors are expected to read and understand the Practice conditions. 51. Commands by serial will be given for complicated practices. The AMP and any other Practice considered necessary. Refer to Practice conditions. 52. At the end of a serial/practice, firers are to carry out the Immediate Action drill only; do not unload until told to do so.

Coaching 53. Coaching is deemed to be the passing of information or advice between the firer and another person. Unless stated in the Practice conditions, no coaching is permitted during the conduct of a match. 54. Interpreters can only pass on range information pertaining to the Practice or safety instructions to competitors, no coaching or advice is permitted. Team coaches are not permitted anywhere near the firing point for individual or team Practices unless stated in Practice conditions.

Score cards 55. Scores are to be entered on the score cards and signed by the scorer and counter-signed by the competitor: a. Any challenges to the number and/or value of hits are to be directed to the

Practice Umpire before the targets are patched out. b. Any challenges of scores will not be considered if the card was not signed.

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c. Scorers are to sign and print their name on all scorecards. All entries are to be

legible, and the competitor may refuse to sign their card if they believe the scores are not entered clearly. In this case, the competitor must approach the Practice Umpire for a replacement card, and the original card to be attached to the replacement card by the Umpire and annotated accordingly.

56. The competitor is to sign the card to certify that the numbers of hits are correctly entered against the scoring area values. Competitors are NOT signing for the final / total score, although this score is to be calculated and entered. The final numerical score will be mathematically checked in the competition office, and any errors on the card notated accordingly. It is the responsibility of the firer and scorer to ensure all details on the cards are completed. 57. Scorecards are to be placed in the score card container by the scorer once completed. Where a penalty is awarded, the Practice Umpire is to detail the penalty on the card prior to the competitor and scorer signing the Practice card. Once handed in, Practice cards not to be handled by any member other than competition staff. 58. At no time is a competitor to be handed the completed score card other than to check the score and counter sign. 59. Practice Umpires will carry spare cards. Lost / damaged cards may be replaced by request to the Practice Umpire on the range. 60. Team Captains are responsible for the collection and issue of scorecards for their team. The Practice Umpire is to collect spare scorecards from the Competition Office for the Match(s) to be fired on the day. He is responsible to ensure that replacement scorecards are issued on the range as required. Vehicle access to the range 61. Transportation will be provided for the movement of competitors from the NSL armoury to the Category A Range Complex. Private Motor Vehicles (PMV) are not be permitted to enter the range complex. Armourer 62. An armourer will be located on the range complex and will be available to repair unserviceable weapons. The armourer will also carry out random inspections. The Competition Director will be notified of any unauthorised or illegal modification to a weapon. Practice alterations

63. The organisers are empowered to alter the programme, including the cancellation of Practices for any reason and stop shooting if they consider the weather conditions warrant. Scores and results 64. Scores are to be checked and entered into the AASAM scoring database by the Competition Office to produce final results. Provisional Practice results will be posted on the notice board daily.

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65. Practice results are provisional until 1200 hrs the day following the Practice unless otherwise stated in Practice conditions. Team Captains are to check the results, and if necessary lodge protest forms on scoring discrepancies with the Competition Office. Protest forms are to be lodged by 1200 hrs the following day. 66. Complete results for AASAM will be available from the competition office at the completion of the competition. Presentation of trophies and awards 67. A competition awards presentation parade ceremony will be held in the Puckapunyal Area Theatre on Wednesday 09 May for the awarding of trophies and medallions. Separate instructions will be issued for the ceremony. 68. Champion shot medal. Trophies and medallions will be awarded at the Presentation Ceremony. 69. AASAM awards and presentations. Due to the number of practices, first, second and third place will be awarded to individuals and first place only will be awarded for teams practices. Medallions for second placed teams may be collected from the Competition Office by the Team Captain or Coach. 70. Perpetual trophies are awarded to the winner/s in each match. All trophies are retained and displayed by HQ CATC at Bridges Barracks with the exception of the Australia and New Zealand Armies Small Arms Shooting Cup. 71. Medallions will be awarded to individuals and sections IAW practice conditions.

CAMP ADMINISTRATION March-in administration 72. All competitors, irrespective of whether they are living in or not, are to report to the Camp Orderly Room on march in to complete the required documentation. Accommodation and rations 73. Competitors will be accommodated in the NSL in high density bunk-room huts, each building housing approx 20 personnel. Separate accommodation will be provided for female competitors and staff. All competitors are entitled to all meals in accordance with the ration plan. Meals will be provided with respect to all cultural requirements. Individuals with special dietary requirements will be catered for where the requirement is advised in advance. Armoury 74. Armoury facilities will be provided. No weapons are to be taken into or stored in the accommodation. All weapons are to be secured in the Armoury. Work tasks

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75. All ADF competitors, whether living in or out, will be required to undertake duties to support the administration of the camp. Work tasks will be promulgated by the Camp Commandant. Consumption of alcohol 76. The sale of alcohol at the Canteen is provided as a privilege and at the discretion of the AASAM Director. When alcohol is consumed, all participants are expected to behave responsibly and Team Captains are accountable for the behaviour of their team members. Alcohol is not to be consumed by any competitor or staff member: a. for a minimum of eight hours prior to commencing shooting and/or work tasks,

and b. until after shooting and/or work tasks have been completed for the day or night Canteen hours 77. Canteen hours will be promulgated in Camp Routine Orders. Message boards 78. Messages will be posted at the Orderly Room. It is the competitors’ responsibility to check the message board regularly. Out-of-bounds areas 79. Out of bounds areas will be promulgated in Camp Routine Orders. March-out administration 80. All competitors are to be cleared from the Complex prior to march out. Clearance checklists will be available at the Camp Orderly Room. 81. Personnel will not be released prior to the following timings : a. ADF Competition - 0700 hrs, Friday 23 April 2018 b. International Competition - 0700 hrs, Friday 11 April 2018 (Note : International

Teams must depart NSL no later than Sunday 13 May 2018)

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SECTION 2

RULES General 1. These rules apply to all Service Weapon Practices. Any infringement of these rules may disqualify a team or individual. Range briefings and range orders 2. All Range Briefings and Range Commands will be given in English.

DRESS AND EQUIPMENT

Dress 3. Dress. Competitors are to wear field dress as follows: a. Army and RAAF – DPCU / AMCU b. RAN –DPNU c. International - service field dress as issued. 4. Head-dress. Combat helmets are to be worn for all practices. 5. Hearing Protection. Hearing protection is to be worn during all firing. 6. Gloves. Service issue gloves are permitted provided they are not padded. Gloves are to be approved by the Director Competition. 7. Battle smocks. Issue battle smocks/jackets (including issue liners) may be worn. Hooks or buttons fixed onto jackets, smocks or shirts, or any other device, used specifically for the purpose of holding a sling on the upper arm, are not permitted. 8. Padding. Padding of shoulders, elbows or upper arms, inside a jacket, smock or shirt is not permitted. Any padding used is to be approved for use by the Director Competition prior to any competition. 9. Wet weather clothing. Wet weather clothing may be worn. Equipment 10. Individual load carriage equipment (ILCE). As a minimum, ILCE is to consist of: a. Ballistic Armour Carrier Webbing TBAS Format:

(1) Ballistic Armour Carrier & Harness

(2) Sufficient ammunition pouches required for first line combat usage, for the ADF this equates to a minimum of being able to hold 6 x F88 rifle magazines and/or pouches for carrying linked ammunition;

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(3) Attached water bottle carriers or water bladder pouch with water bladder

contained;

(4) Accessory pouches able to hold 1 days rations

(5) Pistol holsters and pistol magazine pouches during pistol practices; and

(6) Additional issued pouches such as drop pouches, grenade pouches, radio pouches are permitted, ie : your standard issued field carrying equipment.

b. Older ICLE Webbing Harness, or Land 125, or Chest Load carrying equipment,

consisting of:

(1) Belt;

(2) H Harness;

(3) Sufficient ammunition pouches required for first line combat usage, for the ADF this equates to a minimum of being able to hold 6 x F88 rifle magazines and/or pouches for carrying linked ammunition;

(4) Two water bottles in carriers or one water bladder with water;

(5) Field pack combat or 2 x F89 LSW pouch, able to hold 1 days rations;

(6) Pistol holsters during pistol practices; and

(7) Pistol magazine pouches may be added for pistol practices.

11. Load carrying equipment may be weighed by Range Staff at any time prior to or after a match 12. The minimum weight of ballistic load equipment (load carrying equipment, body armour, helmet and safety glasses if required) - 15kgs Eye protection 13. Eye protection is to be worn for all Practices with engagements under 25m or when using barricades and all pistol practices. Eye protection for LSW Practices on the MTR is to worn if cushioning material is not used. Protective eyewear compliant with AS/NZS 1337.1: Personal Eye Protection - Eye and Face Protectors for Occupational Applications is to be worn. Eye protection is to be provided by the team or individual. Refer to Section 2, Paragraph 23 on lens colour. 14. Eye protection for the F88 and derivatives is to be worn for all practices 15. ALL competitors are to provide their own eye protection. Dropped equipment and ammunition 16. If a competitor drops equipment or ammunition, it is not to be picked up and handed to the firer by anyone else, except in team’s practices, when another member

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of the team may do so. A competitor is permitted to strop and pick up their own dropped ammunition/equipment. 17. Magazines may be dropped on the ground during the conduct of a Practice but must be retrieved prior to movement forward or commencement of the next serial. Communications 18. During the conduct of the competition, competitors and/or team support staff are not to use Mobile Telephones, Radio Communication or visual communications on the range. The range is defined as the firing point side of a boundary fence or rope. 19. Mobile telephones and radio communications are not to be used in the Butts by the Butts Party, competitors and/or team support staff. No exceptions without prior approval. 20. Team Observers may use mobile telephone or radio communications as allowed by Practice Conditions. Electronic shooting aid prohibition 21. The use of electronic shooting aids on the firing point by competitors or coaches is prohibited. Optical aids 22. Hand held binoculars or monocular only may be used. 23. Eyeglass of any description, which assists or improves vision while aiming the weapon are allowed including colour tinted glasses such as yellow, pink etc are prohibited . This does not prevent a firer from wearing prescription spectacles, sun glasses, safety glasses or contact lenses. 24. Modifications or attachments to the frames of prescription spectacles to assist or improve vision are not permitted. 25. Eye patches or eye shields are not permitted. 26. Spotting scopes may be used by coaches as detailed in Practice conditions. Rests 27. AASAM seeks to use standard issue Service weapons. Recent improvements in weapon design has seen some Service rifles equipped with integral bipods or monopods fitted to the standard issue weapon, such as seen in the French FAMAS, British SA80 and EF88 Steyr. During certain practices, the prone supported position is allowed. In these practices competitors are allowed to use these integral attachments for steadying the weapon. Competitors are not to attach non-issue bipods or monopods to their weapons that are not on standard service issue. 28. Rifle slings can be attached to the rifle, but cannot be used in any practices to steady the rifle hold.

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Ammunition 29. Only issued ammunition is to be used. No competitor is to use ammunition other than that issued at the range. Firers are to fill their own magazines as stated in the Practice conditions. 30. Unfired rounds in any practice will be forfeited and are not to be used for any subsequent exposure or practice unless stated in Practice conditions. Unfired or misfired rounds must be handed to the range staff before leaving the firing point except as stated in Practice conditions. 31. Magazines will be randomly checked on the range to ensure they contain the correct number of rounds for the match. Approved weapons

32. AASAM Practice rules allow only standard in-service weapons to be used in the competition, weapons brought to the AASAM competition should be of the type issued and used by the regular infantry forces in respective country’s Armies. Specialised weapons used by Special Forces, or purchased/manufactured specifically for shooting competitions are not permitted. Weapons that have been modified to gain an unfair advantage will not be allowed in the competition. Competitors breaching these weapon rules may be penalised, which may include points deduction, disqualification or re-categorisation to an open (non-standard issue) class. 33. AASAM may issue published specifications for known service rifles to assist invited countries with what we are expecting to see. 34. All weapons will be inspected upon arrival for general safety and rules compliance. Modifications not allowed may include: a. Practice grade barrels b. Modified triggers c. Barrel weights or barrel sleeves d. Muzzle brakes or flash eliminators modified with ported holes e. Non-standard issue optic sights or Optic sights stronger than 4x f. Non-standard issue Practice grade or custom pistols 35. Failure to comply with Approved Weapons will result in the firer/s being placed in an Open Class. The Open Class is not issued trophies or awards.

WARNING

It is an offence to remove any ammunition or range produce from the range complex. All ammunition and range produce must remain on the

range under the Control of the OIC Practice

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SERVICE WEAPONS Service Rifle 36. Only issued service rifles without unauthorised additions or alterations are permitted. The following criteria must be met: a. ADF personnel may use either the standard 1.5 x sight or an Enhanced Optic

Sight (ACOG or Wildcat) but cannot interchange between 1.5 and EOS once the competition commences.

b. The method of operation may be self-loading or automatic. c. The magazine used must not be more than 30 rounds capacity. d. Standard iron sights or optics may be used. Laser or other forms of enhancing

equipment to aid sighting are not to be used. Light Support Weapon 37. Any service issued LSW that is fired from the bipod; up to 7.62 mm may be used as an LSW in this competition except as stipulated in Practice conditions. There will be two Divisions for LSW, belt fed and magazine fed. 38. In LSW practices, no form of rest for the weapon, except the authorised bipod mount or as stated in Practice conditions is allowed. There are to be no additions or modifications made to the weapon. Pistols 39. All pistols used during the competition must be the ‘Standard Issue’ pistol of the competing nation’s military. Pistols used are not to be those on special issue to specialist units, Special Forces units or shooting teams only. The pistols are to be what is issued as part of the typical combat ensemble of the competing military’s basic soldier. 40. The following weapon and equipment specifications and restrictions are mandatory for the AASAM competition: a. Pistols must be ‘Standard issue, without - match grade barrels, barrel weights,

compensators or modifications to the trigger that decreases the pressure below the required minimum trigger pressure for AASAM.

b. Pistol sights are to be fixed, non-adjustable, iron sights only. Adjustable open

sights, fibre optic open sights or RMR style red-dot optic sights are not permitted for use in the pistol competition.

c. The practice of painting of sight posts with bright colours that differ from the

original issued colour and the changing of the fitted sights to a pistol during the competition is strictly prohibited. The exception to this rule is the use of ‘Sight Black’ spray is permitted. If the pistol was issued with bright coloured markings on the sights, then it is permitted for the AASAM or team’s armourer to replace the fitted sights.

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d. User modifications, such as the addition of grip tape to the handgrip or to the

slide are not permitted. Factory standard slide serrations are permitted. For ADF issued pistols, this practice is an illegal modification and the user is liable to disciplinary action if it is found that they have modified their weapon from its original issued condition.

e. Extended magazine wells, extended magazine release buttons and extended

slide release levers are not permitted, unless they formed part of the weapon in its ‘Standard issue’ configuration.

f. Tactical lights may be fitted, provided they formed part of the weapon in its

‘Standard issue’ configuration. All tactical lights are to be operational. Non-functioning lights are to be removed. The use of an integrated laser aiming device, that forms part of a tactical light system, is not to be used in the competition.

g. During the course of the competition, the safety systems of the pistol must not

be tampered with in any way that reduces its effectiveness. h. All pistols must be carried in an issue, outside waist belt, holster. The use of a

magazine pouch (or similar), to carry a pistol is prohibited. All holsters must have at least one effective method of weapon retention. The use of ‘IPSC’ style /skeletal race-gun holsters is prohibited. ADF members are only to use current CATC SAPS approved, issue holsters. Specialised holsters for deployment, specialised holsters for Special Forces units or cross-draw holsters are not to be used.

Slings 41. In service rifle practices, the issued service sling in CES for the weapon may be used as an aid to steadiness. The use of the sling during the competition is to be as follows: a. The sling must be attached to both front and rear sling swivels as a 2 or 3 point sling or the rear sling swivel as a single point sling, b. The sling must not be attached to the upper arms or manipulated in such a manner that the firer is restricted from carrying out weapon handling drills safely. c. Issued slings attached to the TBAS webbing system (or similar) are permitted, subject to Section 2, Paragraph 28. Optic sights 42. All enhanced optic sights fitted to in-Service weapons must be in-service as used by front line battalions and conform to 4X power magnification or below. Sight adjustment 43. Elevation adjustments are not permitted once a practice has commenced unless the weapon is fitted with a sight that has a range/elevation drum specifically designed to make adjustments to range. Windage adjustments are not permitted once a practice

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has commenced. The practice is deemed to have commenced from the first sighting shot, not the first scoring shot. Trigger weights 44. The following trigger weights are mandatory: a. Rifle

(1) F88 Austeyr - Trigger weight is not to be less than 2.7 kg (First Pressure), 5.0 kg (Second Pressure)

(2) International Rifles – Trigger weight is not to be less than 2.7 kg

b. LSW

(1) F89 Minimi – Trigger weight is not to be less than 3.57 kg

(2) International LSW – 2.95 kg c. Pistol

(1) 9mm L9A1 SLP MK 3 – Trigger weight is not to be less than 2.0 kg

(2) International Pistols - Trigger weight is not to be less than 1.59 kg Trigger testing 45. Triggers may be tested by range staff before each match. The following procedure is to apply for trigger testing with a Digital Force Gauge: a. The weapon is to be cleared prior to the conduct of the trigger test. b. When testing triggers, the safety lever must be on ‘FIRE’ c. The test must be conducted with the weapon horizontal on a table or work

surface. d. The digital Force Gauge is attached to the trigger and drawn to the rear of the

weapon. The weight used to release the trigger sear is retained on the digital readout screen.

e. If a weapon fails to meet the minimum weight, the firer forfeits the right to fire in

the particular practice, unless the firer can obtain a replacement weapon without causing delay to the other firers in the detail. The replacement weapon must also pass the trigger test.

Misfires, jams and breakages

46. No allowance will be made for weapon failures, if caused by the firer. Where a weapon fails due to a defective or broken weapon part, the competitor is to bring it to the immediate attention of range staff, where the weapon will be cleared. The weapon must remain in the care of range staff until the armourer arrives. The following will occur:

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a. The weapon is then to be inspected by the AASAM armourer, and the cause of failure determined.

b. If the weapon is found to have failed due to circumstances outside the firer’s control (i.e. broken or damaged part), then the competitor will be allowed a reshoot after the weapon is repaired.

c. If the operator has caused the weapon failure, a reshoot will not to be awarded. d. Umpires only or the OIC Practice on a single lane range can award a reshoot

47. Where the weapon sight has failed, a reshoot will be allowed once repaired/replaced, and the weapon zeroed. If the operator has caused the failure, a reshoot will not be awarded.

48. The weapon is not to be dismantled by anyone other than the appointed AASAM competition armourer. Where a competitor has been found to have dismantled the weapon, partially or otherwise, prior to the attendance of the armourer, then the opportunity for reshoot will be forfeited, regardless of the cause of the stoppage.

49. On the second occurrence of a firer receiving a reshoot because of a defective weapon or sight the Competition Director will be informed.

50. For a defective cartridge, during deliberate practices, an additional round will to be issued. During rapid, snap, run down or fleeting target practices, a defective round will entitle a competitor or team to a re-shoot of that practice or portion thereof, if desired. The competitor or team must indicate their intention prior to the scores being indicated or passed to them. A re-shoot will only be allowed if the round is hard struck.

Zeroing of weapons

51. Provision will be provided for weapons to be zeroed during the Controlled Practice. During the conduct of the competition, Team Captains are to request zeroing through the Director of Practice.

Weapon inspection

52. The OIC Practice, Practice Umpire and AASAM HQ personnel have the authority to order, at any time before or after a competitor has fired, a thorough examination of any weapon, including if necessary its stripping by an armourer. Should a weapon fail the armourer's test the score obtained in the Practice will be disallowed. After any such stripping, if the weapon passes the test, the competitors score will be allowed.

Safety precautions and weapon handling

53. No competitor is to leave the firing point without having their weapon and magazines inspected by Range Safety Staff. Unfired rounds remaining in magazines must be removed and the magazines cleared before leaving the firing point. The ammunition is to be handed to the Range Staff.

54. Magazines/belts will only be fitted to a weapon when ordered. Magazines are not to be placed on a weapon behind the firing point, unless stated in Practice conditions.

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55. Dry firing or sighting with an unloaded weapon may only be conducted on the firing point with the approval of the OIC Practice for that range, or in a Weapon Safe Handling Area. There is to be no “practice sighting” down range by competitors in the waiting details during the conduct of practices. 56. In the event that a weapon is dropped it is considered to have a fouled barrel. The weapon is not to be fired until it has been confirmed by Range Safety Staff the barrel is not obstructed. If a weapon is dropped during a fire with movement serial, the competitor is to place the safety catch to ‘SAFE’ and move with the detail. On completion of the serial the weapon will be inspected and when proven clear, the competitor may shoot the match. Words of command 57. Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. Weapon handling for ADF personnel is to comply with the relevant Land Warfare Publications for the weapon being used. 58. International personnel. International Personnel may be exposed to words of command that are unfamiliar to them. The following are the words of command and the ‘Generic’ degrees of weapon readiness to be used during the conduct of the competition:

Elementary (Level 1) and Advanced (Level 2) Application of Fire

Words of Command

Word of Command – ‘LOAD’ Degree of Weapon Readiness - LOADED. The weapon at LOAD when ammunition is fitted to the weapon, no ammunition in the chamber. Where possible safety devices are to be engaged.

Word of Command – ‘ACTION’ Degree of Weapon Readiness - ACTION. The weapon is at ACTION when ammunition is fitted, the action is cocked, there may be a round in the chamber and safety devices are engaged.

Word of Command – ‘INSTANT’ Degree of Weapon Readiness - INSTANT. The weapon is at INSTANT when ammunition is fitted, the action is cocked, there may be a round in the chamber and safety devices are disengaged.

Word of Command – ‘FIRE’ Fire Order - Open fire and engage the target

Word of Command – ‘WATCH AND SHOOT’

Fire Order - Open fire when targets appear and engage the target

Word of Command – ‘WATCH, MOVE AND SHOOT’

Movement and Fire Order – On appearance or the target / marking wand, move to the firing mound and/or firing position and engage the target

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Word of Command – ‘UNLOAD’ Degree of Weapon Readiness -

UNLOADED. The weapon is UNLOADED when no magazine or belt is fitted and the action is not cocked, the chamber and body of the weapon are free of ammunition and the safety catch is set to SAFE.

Close Combat Shooting (Level 3)

Words of Command

Word of Command – ‘LOAD’ Degree of Weapon Readiness - LOADED. The weapon at LOAD when ammunition is fitted to the weapon, no ammunition in the chamber. Where possible safety devices are to be engaged.

Word of Command – ‘ACTION’ Degree of Weapon Readiness - ACTION. The weapon is at ACTION when ammunition is fitted, the action is cocked, there may be a round in the chamber and safety devices are engaged.

Word of Command – ‘ADVANCE’ Movement Order – The firer commences moving toward the threat.

Word of Command – ‘LEFT’ Movement Order – The firer commences moving left.

Word of Command – ‘RIGHT’ Movement Order – The firer commences moving right.

Word of Command – ‘BACK Movement Order – The firer commences moving to the rear by stepping backwards.

Word of Command – ‘UP’ Fire Order – Firer raises weapon to the engagement position and commences firing at the target

Word of Command – ‘UNLOAD’ Degree of Weapon Readiness - UNLOADED. The weapon is UNLOADED when no magazine or belt is fitted and the action is not cocked, the chamber and body of the weapon are free of ammunition and the safety catch is set to SAFE.

FIRING POSITIONS

Rifle 59. Positions are defined as follows: a. Prone unsupported (PU). In this position the butt plate of the rifle must be

placed against the shoulder or armpit and all parts of the rifle and magazine, and the arms below the elbow, including clothing, must be visibly clear of the ground and all other objects. If the sling is not used to assist in steadying the

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rifle, it may drape on the ground. If using the F88, the forward hand must be no further back than the pistol grip. If holding the front handgrip, the grip and hand must be clear of the ground.

b. Basic prone (BP). In this position competitors may rest the magazine, pistol

grip, monopod and any part of their hand or arm on the ground c. Any prone (AP). Firers may adopt either the prone unsupported or basic prone

position. d. Kneeling unsupported (KU). In this position no part of the body is to touch the

ground or any other object except one foot and the other leg from the knee downwards. The forward elbow/arm may rest on the knee. The rifle may be held in any convenient way provided the butt is in the shoulder. Kneeling on both knees is permitted.

e. Standing unsupported (SU). In this position the

body must be erect on both feet and the upper body may lean slightly forward. No other part of the body is to touch the ground or any other object. The rifle may be supported by the forward hand under or holding the front handgrip or pistol grip. The rifle must be supported by the forward hand. The elbow of the forward arm may be rested on the hip or basic pouch.

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f. High ready position (HR). In this position feet are

slightly wider than shoulder width. The non-master foot is forward with the toe of the master foot approximately 5 to 6 cm rear of the non-master foot to aid in natural alignment of the weapon with the threat. The operator adopts a relaxed upright position with the knees slightly bent and the bottom pushed rearwards; this stops the hips from moving forward unbalancing the operator. The upper torso is slightly forward (approximately 5°) to minimise the effects of recoil. The butt of the weapon is slightly forward of the body to avoid snagging on equipment. The muzzle of the weapon is raised to a 45° angle above horizontal. The High Ready position is a relaxed position that feels natural, and does not cause undue strain prior to getting the weapon into a position from which to fire.

g. Low ready position (LR). This position is the same as the High Ready except that the butt is in the shoulder with the muzzle pointing at the ground at an angle of 45°.

h. Ready position (RP). The Ready position is the

same as the High Ready position and Low Ready position, except the barrel of the weapon is parallel to the ground and the weapon is held in a patrol position.

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i. Supported firing positions (SFP). In these positions competitors are to rest

any part of the rifle or any part of their hand, arm or body on the support. A majority of the body is to be behind the support. A post is deemed to be a wall, therefore the arm cannot be placed around the post as an aid to a supported position.

60. If Practice conditions state Any Position, firers may adopt any firing position taking into consideration time available. 61. The firer is permitted to ‘rest’ in any safe position for example, after firing sighting shots in a rapid practice the firer may ‘rest’ with his rifle in the shoulder, if permitted in the Practice conditions. 62. No hole or depressions may be made in the firing point that would assist the competitor to hold the rifle steady. Pistol 63. Positions are defined as follows:

a. The close alert uses only the master hand, with the pistol close to the side of the body. In the high alert, the pistol is at head height but just below the line of sight.

b. The alert position locates the pistol in front of the operator’s waist with the barrel

parallel to the ground and both hands holding and supporting the pistol ready to adopt a firing position.

c. The high alert position has the pistol presented in front of the body and lowered

slightly below eye level with the master arm fully extended. This has the pistol ready for immediate employment without restricting the operator’s view to the front

d. In the aiming position, the pistol is held as for the alert positions but is raised to

bring the sights in line with the eye and target. During the early stages of training and for control purposes during formal instruction, the position to be adopted will be determined by the instructor.

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e. Standing unsupported. In this position the body must be erect on both feet.

The body must not be rested against any support unless otherwise stated in Practice conditions. The firer may crouch, ie. the knees may be bent but squatting is not permitted. The pistol may be fired from either hand, or supported by the non-master hand, unless otherwise specified in the Practice conditions. The elbow of the forward arm may be rested on the hip or basic pouch.

f. Kneeling unsupported. In this position no part of the body is to touch the

ground or any other object except one foot and the other leg from the knee downwards. Kneeling on both knees is permitted. The forward elbow/arm may rest on the knee. The pistol may be held in any convenient way. At no time is the pistol to be pointed at the firer’s body.

g. Prone. In this position no part of the weapon may be rested on or touch the

ground. The firer’s hands may rest on the ground.

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h. Supported firing positions. In these positions competitors may rest any part of

the pistol or any part of their hand, arm or body on the support. A majority of the body is to be behind the support

64. No part of the firers feet or body is permitted to be in contact with or be forward of the firing line. 65. The firer is permitted to ‘rest’ in any safe position, barrel parallel to the ground and pointed towards the targets, if permitted in the Practice conditions. 66. No hole or depressions may be made in the firing point that would assist the competitor to hold the pistol steady. Light Support Weapon 67. In LSW Practices the position will be prone, unless otherwise stated in the Practice conditions: a. Prone. In this position the butt plate of the LSW must be placed against the

shoulder and all parts of the LSW with the exception on the bipod, and the arms below the elbow, including clothing, must be visibly clear of the ground and all other objects.

b. Kneeling unsupported (KU). In this

position no part of the body is to touch the ground or any other object except one foot and the other leg from the knee downwards. The forward elbow/arm may rest on the knee. The rifle may be held in any convenient way provided the butt is in the shoulder.

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c. Standing unsupported (SU).

In this position the body must be erect on both feet and the upper body may lean slightly forward. No other part of the body is to touch the ground or any other object. The LSW must be supported by the forward hand. The elbow of the forward arm may be rested on the hip or basic pouch.

68. The LSW is to be fired in bursts of not less than two rounds, unless stated otherwise in Practice conditions. The firer will NOT be penalised for a single shot if it is the last round of a belt, or as the result of a stoppage. 69. The LSW is an individual weapon (it has only one operator). In Section Practice a member of the section may act as a spotter and call adjustments Trench / Pit 70. The trench is used as a defensive position and provides a level of protection to the firer. The hips are to be level with or lower than the top of the trench.

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SNIPER COMPETITION

General 71. The Section 2 Rules apply to the sniper competition except where amended by the following: Dress and equipment 72. Yowie (Ghillie) suits(suitable for woodland stalks) are to be worn for all field firing practices. Due to Australian Quarantine restrictions, International teams must bring new Yowie suits (not previously used) or suits can be provided by the competition organisers on request. Equipment Required 73. It is recommended that Sniper Teams be equipped with weapons as follows: a. Primary Shooter:

(1) In Service Bolt action sniper rifle up to .338 Cal (semi automatic may be used)

(2) Patrol weapon / Carbine

(3) In service pistol

(4) In service tripod / Hog Saddle

(5) In service binoculars

(6) Navigation equipment (No GPS)

(7) In service night sights for sniper rifle (Thermal and or near IR)

b. Spotter:

(1) In service Sniper Rifle (may be Semi-Automatic)

(2) Patrol weapon / carbine (may be Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle above)

(3) In service pistol

(4) In service tripod / Hog Saddle

(5) In service binoculars

(6) Navigation equipment (No GPS)

(7) In service night vision / spotting equipment (Thermal and or near IR)

(8) In service spotting scope

(9) In service Laser Range Finder

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(10) In service ballistic computer / weather station Rests 74. Rests or attachments for steadying the weapon or arms, may be used unless stated in Practice conditions. Rests must be of a design that would be carried on operations e.g. arms on a tripod collapse/fold. Optical Aids 75. A monocular and stand may be used for observation Sniper Rifle 76. Any in-service sniper rifle is to be used Ammunition 77. 7.62mm LAPUA HPS, 7.62mm M118LR and .338 RUAG Swiss P Ball will be provided for the competition Electronic Aids 78. Laser Range Finders, Ballistic Computers, Anemometers and other in—service aids may be used unless stipulated in Practice conditions. Scoring 79. The intent of the Sniper competition is to determine the most consistent sniper pair over the 16 Practice programme. To achieve this, Sniper pairs will be placed in the order of merit by Practice score with points awarded for position.

Scoring Table

Order of

Merit

Points Awarded

Order of

Merit

Points Awarded

Order of

Merit

Points Awarded

Order of

Merit

Points Awarded

1st 24 7

th 18 13

th 12 19

th 6

2nd

23 8th 17 14

th 11 20

th 5

3rd 22 9

th 16 15

th 10 21

st 4

4th 21 10

th 15 16

th 9 22

nd 3

5th 20 11

th 14 17

th 8 23

rd 2

6th 19 12

th 13 18

th 7 24

th 1

Tie break 80. In the event of a Tie for the aggregate, a Practice count back will be conducted to break the tie commencing with Practice SN-205 then SN-206 to SN-213 until the tie is broken

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SECTION 3 CONDUCT OF SHOOTING

Classification range scoring 1. Scores registers will not be maintained in the butts. Team captains and individuals are at all times responsible for checking the number of hits or score entered on their score card before leaving the firing point. Firing Point Procedure 2. Deliberate practices. In individual deliberate practices, competitors will: a. Score for each other. There will be two firers squadded on each target at the

same time. Firers will assume firing positions over the lane marking tile centred on their respective lane. The second firer is to score for the first firer. When the first firer is finished they are to unload and place their weapon on the ground and then score for the second firer. When the second firer is finished, both firers are to have their weapons cleared by a Safety Supervisor.

b. On completion of the match, the cards are to be checked and countersigned by

the firer and scorer. It is the competitor’s responsibility to check their score card has been correctly completed in all respects and it is handed to the Practice Umpire.

c. Any objection to the scores entered on a score card or team register must be

made on the firing point at the time. No competitor or team has a right to object at any subsequent time.

d. If no signal is made after a shot has been fired, the firer or the scorer may

request the Safety Supervisor to have the target examined. 3. Timed Practices. In Rapid fire, snap shooting and fire with movement practices, and any other practice in which each shot is not separately signalled, the process of giving the score will be: a. Sighting Shots. Each sighting shot, where allowed, will be signalled by a

spotting disc as for a deliberate shot. b. Protests. When the practice has been completed the OIC Practice will ask for

any protests. If there are no protests (or on completion of any re-shoots allowed) the OIC Practice will signal to check the targets.

c. Record Scores. Scores will be taken and the total number of hits and their

value will be displayed on a score board or radioed to the firing point. The Scorer will repeat these details so that competitors can hear, and then record them on the score card.

d. Targets Raised. Spotting discs will be placed in as many holes as possible on

the scoring area and targets raised, at the same time as the scoreboard, if used, are shown.

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e. Challenges. Once the competitors have seen the scoreboards or have been told their scores, and have had a chance to see their targets spotting discs in place, the OIC Practice will ask for any challenges.

Method of exposing targets 4. Targets used on Classification Ranges are either hand held or placed in the turning mechanism mounted on the target frame. Target staves are cut to specific heights/lengths and differ in construction depending upon the method of presentation ie: targets that are hand held are generally longer than a target that is in the frame. This allows competitors of varying heights to easily handle the target. 5. The hand held target is also manufactured with a cross bar on the stave set at a predetermined height which is designed to be placed at the base of the concrete overhang of the gallery. 6. The Practice Conditions determines whether a target is presented in the Frame (F) or Hand Held (H/H). Marking and scoring 7. Spotting Discs. During deliberate practices and for timed practice sighting shots, each shot will be signalled separately. The actual shot hole is to be indicated by a spotting disc. The large spotting disc (100 x 100) is to be used. Targets are to be engaged with the spotting disc in place. For timed practices, scoring shots will be spotted at the completion of the practice. Spotting discs that have shot holes are not to be re-used until patched. 8. For all targets with V, 5, 4, 3, 2 Scoring, spotting discs are colour coded to indicate the scoring area and are placed in shot holes as follows:

V White, White Wand

5 Red, Red Wand

4 White Red Wand

3 Red Red Wand

2 White Red Wand

Non scoring areas no spotting disc is to be shown

9. Refer to Practice conditions as some practices do not have V scoring areas.

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10. Wand Marking. When using targets other than Figure targets for deliberate practices, scoring areas are to be indicated with a marking wand as shown in the diagram below. 11. A miss. A miss is indicated by waving the wand across the target face or waving a Figure target from side to side if hand held. 12. Scoreboard. When using Figure targets for timed practices, the total number of hits in each scoring area is to be displayed on the scoreboard which is raised beside the target on completion of the practice 13. Cross check. Except for deliberate practices, if less than the maximum number of hits allowed is found, at least two markers are required to check the target to determine whether two or more shots have struck close together. This check must be done before spotting discs are placed in the shot holes under the supervision of the Butts Umpire, Scoring Supervisor or Block Officer. 14. Patch out. During deliberate practices the firer is permitted to commence scoring shots immediately after the sighting shots have been marked. There is to be no delay to patch out the second sighting shot, that is, the second sighting shot is to be patched out when the first scoring shot is marked.

3

4

5

V

5

3

1

1

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15. For timed practices, sighting shots are to be patched out as soon as practicable after they have been marked. 16. On completion of the practice, the order to patch out scoring shots will be given by the OIC Practice. No shot holes will be patched out or partially patched out until the order to patch out is given. 17. When a shot touches the line between two divisions of the target, the competitor will be credited with the higher value. A plug or template gauge is to be used if there is any doubt. 18. Ricochet. During deliberate practices a ricochet will be signalled as a miss. No spotting disc will be shown. A shot will not be marked as a ricochet unless it gives evidence, by the throwing of sand or dirt against the target gallery, that it has preciously struck the ground, or that it is visible from the firing point. For example, a shot which strikes another firing mound. An elongated hole is not evidence of a ricochet Messages to the butts 19. Messages to the butts, meanings and actions are shown in Table 1. Challenges 20. During deliberate practices and during sighting shots for all other practices, the signalled value of a hit may be challenged once only, before any other shot has been fired at the same target. The number of hits or the score shown may be challenged only once, when the target and score board are raised at the completion of a Practice with the spotting discs in position. On receipt of a challenge, the target is to be lowered and the Butts Umpire or Scoring Supervisor is to personally examine the target, after which the following is to occur: a. if the challenge is for a hit or more hits, the hit or miss will be signalled as usual,

and b. if the challenge is for a higher value, the correct value will be signalled whether it

has been signalled or not. 21. For a timed exposure, all spotting discs are to be removed and the Butts Officer is to personally examine the target. Spotting discs will then be replaced and the target and scoreboard, if applicable, will be raised. The firer is to be advised of the decision before the practice continues. 22. The call for challenges by the OIC Practice in other than deliberate practices, when the targets are displayed on completion of the practices, will be the last opportunity for a challenge. Challenge restrictions 23. In order to stop frivolous challenges, a system is being developed whereby a limited number of challenges for an individual and section will be applied. Further details of the Challenge System will be advised on arrival at AASAM.

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24. Challenge restrictions do not apply to the conduct of a deliberate practice as outlined in Section 3 Paragraph 2. Protests 25. Any claim or complaint arising at a firing point for other than a deliberate practice is to be made on completion of the Practice. In the event that the protest is not upheld, a score can be calculated. The OIC Practice will make calls for protests, and the right to protest is complete once the OIC Practice states ‘NO PROTESTS’. If a decision is disputed or if the protest cannot be dealt with on the spot, it must be put in writing by the competitor and handed to the Practice Umpire or Competition Office not more than 2 hours after firing has completed on the particular Practice in which the protest is being lodged. 26. The Umpire will consider the protest in the first case, and if necessary, refer it to the Competition Director, he will if necessary convene a Disputes Committee. This committee will consist of the Assistant Competition Director, and two Umpires not involved in the protest. 27. During timed exposure practices: a. If the protest is for a short exposure of a target, the firer is to be given the option

to re-shoot the serial for non-continuous Practices or the Practice if the Practice is continuous.

b. In all cases, where the Practice or serial is to be repeated, the targets in all

lanes of the block are to be exposed. Excess hits on target 28. When, in any practice or series of practices, the total number of hits on a competitor’s target or targets exceeds the number of shots fired and when there is no means of identifying these shots, the procedure will then be as follows: a. If it can be proved that the excess hits were made by the competitor or team

firing more than the total number of shots allowed in the match, the score will be disallowed and the penalty may be disqualification.

b. When the total number of excess hits does not exceed two, the score will be the

highest score up to the number of shots permitted to be fired in the practice. The excess hits of the lowest value are to be disregarded.

c. When the number of excess hits exceeds two for a single target engagement,

the score will be cancelled and the competitor is to be advised that they must re-

WARNING

For other than a Deliberate Practice (not including Timed Deliberate), competitors are to continue shooting and complete

the serial/Practice prior to raising any protest.

If the protest is not upheld, the score as calculated will stand.

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shoot. The target is NOT to be shown with spotting discs in place and the score is NOT to be advised to the competitor. A re-shoot will be as for the original shoot, including:

(1) sighters, if any,

(2) previous movement, if any, and/or

(3) the number of counting shots actually fired.

d. When a competitor has more than one target to engage, and there is no excess

in the total number of hits, but there are more hits on one particular target than are allowed by the conditions, the extra hits on this target will be dealt with as outlined in sub-paragraph b.

e. When different targets are used at different times throughout a practice, the

score made on the target without excess hits will stand, the above rules will only apply to a target with excess hits.

Firing on wrong target 29. If it is observed that a firer is firing on the wrong target, the Range Staff will stop the non-offending and offending competitors at the earliest possible moment. The non-offending competitors will, without option, re-shoot the whole match. The offending competitors will NOT re-shoot. Scoring pistol and close quarter practice 30. Competitors will work in pairs. They will exchange targets and scorecards and each score for a competitor from another unit, under the direction of the scoring supervisor. In case of doubt or disagreement the Practice Umpire or OIC Practice will be called to give a decision which will be final. A plug or template gauge will be used to determine the value of doubtful shots. Scoring on mechanical ranges 31. Scores are to be printed at the completion of the Practice and transferred to the score cards. The number of hits on the score card may be challenged. If the score is challenged, the firer/Team Captain is to be shown the score print out and the score card to verify that the hits have been transferred correctly. The Individual Visual Display Unit (IVDU) may be observed by the firer as detailed in the Practice conditions. Scoring falling plate practices 32. Falling Plate Practices will be conducted as a knockout competition. The winner is the team with all/most plates knocked down in the fastest time. In the event of a tie between teams, the rounds remaining are to be counted to determine the winner Scoring of pistol tiles 33. The winner is the team with the most/all plates knocked down in the fastest time. A dedicated timer (shot clock) will be employed to determine the time. In the event of a

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tie between teams, the number of rounds remaining is to be noted on the score card to determine the overall winner. Practice timings 34. A stop-watch or electronic timer is to be used for the timing of exposures or the duration of firing. 35. Target exposures for rapid, snap and fire with movement practices are to be timed by the OIC Butts. 36. The timing window for MTR targets start when the target is in the up position and stops when the target begins to fall. Shots fired on the target on the upward movement and after the target begins the downward movement are outside the window and will not be scored by the system. 37. When timing is carried out at the firing point for ranges that do not have butts or mechanical targets, an electronic or pneumatic horn is to be sounded as the signal to indicate the start and end of the time limit (except when stated otherwise in the Practice conditions). The beginning of the horn indicates the start of the exposure and the beginning of the second horn marks the end of the exposure. This rule applies to those timed practices where fixed targets are used and the time limit is indicated by a horn or other device. No penalty will be imposed when a single round is fired during the indication, but all subsequent rounds will incur a penalty. 38. Deliberate practice. In a deliberate rifle practice the time allowed for a competitor to fire a shot is 45 seconds unless otherwise stated in Practice conditions. This time is taken from the OIC Practice order to ‘go on’ in the case of the first shot, and from the time the target is raised on the case of all subsequent shots. Neither adjustment of sights (when approved), nor weapon malfunction is to be allowed as a cause of delay. Any competitor who exceeds this time limit will, after being cautioned and timed by the Practice Umpire, forfeit the value of any subsequent shot where the time limit is exceeded. 39. Timed exposures. In a timed exposure the raising and lowering of targets is to be carried out as quickly as possible. In all types of practices the exposure will be timed from the moment the last target is up and stationary until the time it is lowered. (Targets are not to be spun 360 degrees or otherwise manipulated when hit). No oral indication as to how the time is passing is allowed except where Practice conditions apply. Disturbance 40. Firers who wish to make protest are to indicate their intention to the Range Staff so as not to disturb other firers where possible. It may be necessary to inform the OIC Practice of the protest quickly; that is, during rapid and snap practices or if the firer cannot gain their attention. In such cases the firer is to call ‘Protest’ and raise their arm, or raise their leg if in the prone position. No person is to deliberately make any noise that is likely to affect a firer during the conduct of a match. Ties 41. Deliberate practice. Ties are to be decided by counting forward from the first shot fired. The competitor with the higher value for the first shot is the winner. If still a

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tie, the second shot is considered, then third and so on. V’s are considered a higher value than 5’s. After the count forward procedure is applied, if scores for first place are still tied a shoot off is to be conducted consisting of one sighter followed by five scoring shots. If still equal, shot for shot until the tie is broken. 42. Timed practices. A shoot off for the complete Practice or part thereof, as decided by the Competition Director, is to be conducted. 43. Multiple serial practices. For Practices with multiple serials, ties will be decided by counting forward from the first serial. The competitor or team with the highest score from the first serial is the winner. In the event a tie still exists, the second serial is to be considered, then third and so on until the tie is broken. In the event that the score is still tied, the Practice will be reshot to determine the winner. 44. Aggregate practices. For aggregates of more than one match, ties will be decided by counting forward by Practice number (lowest to highest). The competitor or team with the highest score for the first Practice is the winner. In the event a tie still exists, the second Practice is to be considered then third and so on until the tie is broken. Coaches 45. Coaching is not permitted, except where stated in Practice conditions. Interpreters 46. Interpreters are restricted to the passing of Practice conditions and range orders as narrated by the OIC Practice only during the conduct of a match. Reserves 47. Reserves may only be employed if a member of the team sustains an injury or other event and is unable to continue. The Competition Director is to approve the replacement prior to the match. The injured member can return to the competition and complete the remaining individual Practices once the injury has healed or the illness has passed sufficiently for the member to be able to operate the weapon safely and physically cope with Practice conditions. 48. Where team scores are an aggregate of a number of individual practices, the scores for the Practices completed by the injured member are to stand, and the scores achieved by the replacement member are to be attributed to remaining Practices for the aggregate. The injured member can return to the team once they have recovered.

PENALTIES Warning procedure 49. Safety Supervisors/Practice Umpires are to warn a competitor who appears to be about to break a rule or is breaking a rule if safe to do so. Only one warning is given. In other cases of infringement of rules, Range Staff will not stop an offender who is firing or has begun a practice, but as soon as he has finished firing inform him of the penalty incurred.

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50. In every case where a penalty is imposed, the original score is to be recorded as well as the penalty score. A brief outline of the penalty is to be recorded by the Practice Umpire in the decision area on the back of the score card, and the face of the card endorsed as required. The competitor is to be made aware of any penalty issued. Disqualification 51. Disqualifications will normally apply only to the serial or the whole Practice (if continuous fire and movement) in which the transgression occurs. If in a continuous fire and movement match, it is possible to ascertain the HPS for each phase, then the competitor will normally only be disqualified from the phase in which the transgression occurs. If a competitor is firing in a team, on a target by himself, and his score can be definitely ascertained, his score only will be forfeited. If firing on a team target, the HPS that the offending competitor could have made on that target, or group of targets, will be forfeited.

BREACH OF RULES Dangerous practice 52. For any dangerous practice, the firer will be immediately stopped (except during a fire and movement practice) and ordered to unload, by taking the magazine off the weapon and removing the rounds from the chamber (where this is applicable). In a fire with movement practice the offender will be immediately notified to apply ‘SAFE’, but is to continue on with the Practice without firing. Where a competitor during a fire with movement practice breaches safety and can be rectified by range conducting staff, this is to occur and the competitor may continue with the match. This includes moving with the safety catch of a weapon not applied correctly or with working parts of the MG/LSW to the rear except where stated to the contrary in Practice conditions. The penalty for a dangerous practice may be disqualification for that match, the remaining Practices with that weapon system or in warranted circumstances, from the whole competition. 53. ADF personnel may be liable to disciplinary action. International competitors will have the matter referred to their Team Captain Cheating 54. There is no honour in cheating. Immediate disqualification will be imposed for deliberate cheating, or knowingly committing a breach of the rules whereby the offending competitor gains an outstanding advantage over the other competitors. This includes the following: Excess shots 55. Firing more shots in a Practice than is allowed by Practice conditions will normally result in disqualification. Illegal modification of weapons 56. If any unauthorised modification of a weapon is found after a competitor has fired a practice, the firer will be disqualified and disciplinary action taken.

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Unauthorised / negligent discharge 57. An Unauthorised discharge is defined as an event where the firer deliberately fires their weapon without having received a command to do so from the OIC Practice e.g. firing before the command ‘WATCH and SHOOT’. A negligent discharge is defined as an event where the firer handles their weapon in such a manner that their weapon discharges unintentionally e.g., they did not expect the weapon to fire. 58. In the event of an unauthorised discharge the firer may continue the match. However, that round fired will not be counted towards the firers score for that particular match; if that round cannot be identified the highest possible score for a single round for that serial will be deducted. 59. In the event of a negligent discharge, the competitor will be disqualified from the Practice with a zero score recorded. The weapon is to be inspected by an armourer to determine if the weapon is defective. Should the weapon be found to be serviceable the firer will be tested in the handling drills for that weapon and the incident investigated. After passing the test in weapon handling the firer may, at the discretion of the Range Coordinator continue with subsequent practices. Should the armourer determine that the weapon is defective, the weapon is to be repaired/replaced and the firer is to be given the opportunity to re-shoot the Practice. Automatic fire - rifle / pistol 60. Competitors will not be penalised for automatic fire with the weapon unless the incident constitutes an unauthorised discharge. Were a weapon is not manufactured with the ability for automatic fire and automatic fire has not been selected, the weapon and ammunition is to be impounded and checked by the Armourer. Firers do not receive replacement rounds in the event of firing a burst. Single shot LSW/MG 61. The LSW/MG is to be fired in bursts of not less than two rounds, unless otherwise stated in the Practice conditions. In the event of a gunner firing a single shot, there will be no penalty for a first offence, but ten points will be deducted for each subsequent offence. A 5-second penalty applies in the Falling Plate for each subsequence offence. The gunner will not be penalised for a single shot if it is the last round of a belt, or as a result of a stoppage. Firing after time limit 62. For firing after the time limit a competitor will have deducted from his score the maximum number of points that could have been scored by the shots fired after the time limit. If this results in a minus quantity the score will be recorded as NIL. This rule applies to those timed practices where fixed targets are used and the time limit is indicated by a horn or other device. No penalty will be imposed when a single round is fired during the indication, but all subsequent rounds will incur a penalty. Practices determined by time 63. Where the winner of a Practice is determined by the time taken, such as the falling plate practices, the penalty will be converted into a time as follows: a. 1 penalty point = 0.5 seconds

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Summary of penalties 64. Refer to previous paragraphs for full explanation.

Breach of Rules Penalty

a. Failure to Comply with the Code of Conduct

Disqualification

b. Dangerous Practice Firer disqualified for the practice/match;

c. Deliberate Cheating includes:

1 Intentional breach of rules. Firer may be disqualified 2 Excess shots in a match Firer may be disqualified 3 Surplus ammunition Firer may be disqualified 4 Illegal modification of

weapons Firer may be disqualified and disciplinary action taken

d. Unauthorised Discharge Firer may be disqualified and Disciplinary Action taken

e. Automatic Fire – Rifle/Pistol

No penalty unless UD

f. Firing after the time limit Deduct maximum points that could have been gained by shots fired after the time limit.

g. Deliberately or inadvertently discarding equipment during a match, eg. Magazines, web equipment that is not retrieved prior to the next serial

Deduct 10 points per item

h. Missed obstacles Firer must renegotiate the obstacle or become disqualified;

i. Firing out of sequence or not in accordance with Practice conditions.

Penalty is maximum value for each shot fired not in accordance with the Practice conditions;

j. Incorrect fire position Deduct 5 points per shot;

k. Firing line infringement Deduct 5 points per shot

L Fires under a name other than their own

Firer disqualified

m. Shoots in a Practice more than is permitted by Practice conditions

Firer disqualified

n. Intentionally fires on the wrong target

Firer disqualified

o. Weapon in excess of stipulated weight will be deducted points for each 0.1 kg (100 grams) or part thereof

0.01 - 0.1 kg 10 points 0.11 - 0.2kg 20 points 0.21 - 0.3kg 30 points 0.31 - 0.4kg 40 points 0.41 - 0.5kg 50 points

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Message to the butts 65. A summary of Messages to the Butts are detailed below:

MESSAGE TO BUTTS

MESSAGE ACTION BY MEANING & ACTION REQUIRED

NO SPOTTING DISC TARGET (No) …”

Meaning: No spotting disc visible.

Butt NCO Marker

Order “No … Target, no spotting disc visible”.

Lower target.

Put a spotting disc in the last shot hole and raise the target.

Signal the value, whether it was previously signalled or not.

“INDICATE VALUE TARGET (No.)

Meaning: Spotting disc unmistakably disagrees with signalled value or was not seen by the scorer. Check that the spotting disc shows the LAST hit and signal its correct value

Butt NCO Go to the target and check that the spotting disc shows the last hit.

It if does, order the marker to signal the correct value and signal new value

Marker Butt NCO

If the spotting disc does not show the last hit, order the marker to signal the hit in the usual way.

Advise the result to the Firing Point.

“EXAMINE TARGET (No) …”

Meaning: A shot has been fired but no action has been taken. Examine the target carefully and signal the hit, if found, or a miss.

Butt NCO Marker

Order “EXAMINE TARGET .”

Lower the target and examine it carefully.

If a hit is found, signal in the usual way.

If no hit is found, patch out the old shot hole and advise a miss.

Report to Butt NCO.

Butt NCO Advise the result to the Firing Point.

“RE-EXAMINE TARGET (No) …”

Meaning: A miss has been signalled but the firer has challenged for a hit. Re-examine the target carefully and signal the hit, if found, or a miss.

Butt NCO Go to the target, order the marker to lower the target.

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MESSAGE ACTION BY MEANING & ACTION REQUIRED

Examine the target carefully for a hit.

Order the marker to signal the hit, if found, or a miss advised.

Advise the result to the Firing Point.

‘CHALLENGE HIGHER VALUE TARGET (No) …” (DELIBERATE) (SIGHTING SHOTS)

Meaning: Firer has challenged for a higher value for his hit. Check and signal correct value.

BUTT NCO Go to the target and order the marker to lower the target.

Remove the spotting disc and examine the shot.

If the shot is not touching the line, order the marker to replace the spotting disc and re-signal the same value.

If the shot is touching the line, order the marker to replace the spotting disc and signal the correct value.

BUTT NCO Signal value as instructed. Advise the result to the Firing Point “No … Target … now being signalled” or “No … Target … as signalled”.

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AASAM TARGETS

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The Figure 11 H is attached to an electronic target mechanism. Each scoring zone can be turned on or off. To represent a Figure 14 target the centre of mass scoring zone (6 and 3), the neck scoring zone (3) and the body scoring zone (2) will be turned off. Firers will be briefed on the scoring zones for each Practice the Figure 11H target will be used.

Figure 11H Scoring Zones

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Facades, Walls and Obstacles

Bayonet Target Standing

Bayonet Target Laying

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High Wall

Window Wall 1

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Window Wall 2

Medium Wall

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Low Wall

Practice 16 CQP Facade

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Obstacle Course Tunnel

Obstacle Course Wall

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Practice 18 Barricade Façade

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SECTION 4

POINTS OF AIM

Practice Rifle-0 (R-0)

Confirm Zero

Practice Dates ADF: 16 Apr 18 International: 27 Apr 18

Location Group and Zero Range

Practice Objective

This Practice is for individuals to confirm their zero

Eligibility ADF Individual International Individual

Dress and Equipment

Field Dress with individual patrol order load carrying equipment (with Body Armour & Helmet)

Weapon Standard issue Service Rifle is to be used

Ammunition 20 rounds per firer

Range Task No

Practice Setup & Conditions

Practice Deliberate

Distance 100m

Position Any Prone

Shots At the team coaches discretion, each firer can use up to a total of 20 rounds

Target Group and Zero Targets

Procedure 1. Each firer will be issued a ‘Confirm Zero’ card 2. The card is to be handed to the Ammunition

NCO to be issued ammunition

Practice Gun – 0 (G-0) Confirm Zero

Practice Name Confirm Zero LSW/MG


Location Marksmanship Training Range

Practice Objective



Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue LSW is to be used

Ammunition 30 Ball LNK per LSW

Range Task No


Practice Deliberate

Distance 100m

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Position Any Prone

Shots At the team coaches discretion, each firer can use up to a total of 20 rounds ball and 30 round LNK

Target Group and Zero Targets


NCO to be issued ammunition

Practice Pistol – 0 (P-0) Confirm Zero

Practice Dates ADF: 27 Apr 18

Location Open 1 (Pistol) Range

Practice Objective


Eligibility International Individual

Dress and Equipment

Field Dress with individual patrol order load carrying equipment (with Body Armour & Helmet) rifle is to be carried ready for immediate use

Weapon Standard issue Pistol is to be used

Ammunition 30 Ball per firer

Range Task No


Practice Deliberate

Distance 5 - 25

Position Any


Target Figure 11


NCO to be issued ammunition 3.

Controlled Practice – 1 (CP-1)

Practice Dates International: 27 and 28 Apr 18

Location Classification Range

Practice Objective

This Practice is for individuals to confirm their points of aim on their issued service rifles using a Type B and Figure 11 Target


Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue Service Rifle and LSW is to be used

Ammunition SR 20 rounds per firer LSW/MG 30 rounds per firer

Range Task Yes Butts Party

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Practice Deliberate, Rapid, Snap

Distance 450m

Position Any


Target Type B, Figure 11

Procedure 1. Four lanes per team




Practice Objective

This Practice is for individuals to confirm their points of aim on their issued service rifles using Figure 12 and 14 targets at short engagement ranges from, 50m, and 100m.


Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue Service rifle is to be used


Range Task No


Practice Deliberate

Distance 50m, 100m

Position Any

Shots At the team coaches discretion, each firer can use up to a total of 40 rounds over the 4 designated ranges

Target 50, 100 - Figure 14, Figure 12

Procedure 1. Two lanes per team




Practice Objective

This Practice is for individuals to confirm their points of aim on their issued service rifles and LSW using Figure 12 and 11 targets at medium to long engagement ranges from 100m to 400m.


Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue Service rifle and LSW/MG is to be used

Ammunition 40 ball rounds per firer, 60 link rounds per firer

Range Task No

Practice Setup Practice Deliberate

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& Conditions Distance 100m, 200m, 300m, 400m

Position Any

Shots At the team coaches discretion, each firer can use up to a total of 40 ball rounds and 60 link rounds over the 5 designated ranges

Target 100 - Figure 12 200 - Figure 12 300, 400 - Figure 11

Procedure 1. One lane per team

Controlled Practice – 4 (CP-4) Confirm Zero


Location Open 1 (Pistol) Range

Practice Objective

This Practice is for individuals to confirm their points of aim on their issued 9mm Pistol using Figure 14, 12, 11 targets at ranges 5m to 25m.


Dress and Equipment

Field Dress with individual patrol order load carrying equipment (with Body Armour & Helmet) and rifle is to be carried ready for immediate use

Weapon Standard issue Service Pistol is to be used

Ammunition 30 rounds 9mm Ball per firer

Range Task No


Practice Deliberate

Distance 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m, 25m

Timing 5 minutes per range

Position Any

Shots At the team coaches discretion, each firer can use up to a total of 30 rounds over the 5 designated ranges

Target Figure 11 Pistol A Figure 12 Figure 14

Procedure 1. Two lanes per team

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AASAM PRACTICES

Practice Rifle – 4 (R-4)

for the Service Rifle Moving Target (Level 1)

Practice Dates ADF: 17 and 18 Apr 18 International: 29 and 30 Apr 18


Practice Objective

This Practice is for individuals to apply application of fire at one moving Figure 11 target at ranges from 100m to 25m employing fire from the kneeling and standing unsupported positions.


Awards ADF: Gold,– first place International: Gold - first place

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 32 rounds per firer (1 x magazine of 12 and 1 x magazine of 20 rounds)

Range Task No

Practice HPS 160


Procedure

1. This Practice is fired continuously. There will be no break between serials except for the OIC Practice to give range orders.

2. Magazine change is to be carried out without order.

3. Firers may start with either magazine. 4. Exposure of static red markers at 100m

indicates firer movement forward

Serial 1 Practice Moving Target

Distance 100 m

Position Kneeling Unsupported

Shots 8

Timing 1 second red marker, 8 second interval, 2 x walking (5 seconds), 2 x running (3 seconds) exposures in random order at intervals of 5 to 20 seconds.

Target Figure 11

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. Firers adopt the High/Low Ready Position 3m behind the firing line.

2. On appearance of the red marker, firers move to the 100m firing point, adopt the Kneeling Unsupported position

3. 2 rounds only to be fired at each target.

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4. Targets remain up if hit 5. Remain in the Kneeling position, at ACTION

(safety catch applied)


Distance 75 m


Shots 8


Target Figure 11

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. On appearance of the red markers, move to the 75m firing point and adopt the kneeling unsupported position.

2. 2 rounds only to be fired at each target. 3. Targets will remain up if hit. 4. Remain in Kneeling position at ACTION


Distance 50 m

Position Standing Unsupported

Shots 8


Target Figure 11

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. On appearance of the red markers, move to the 50m firing point and adopt the standing unsupported position.

2. 2 rounds only to be fired at each target. 3. Targets will remain up if hit. 4. On completion of the last exposure, ACTION

and adopt the High/Low Ready Position.


Distance 25 m


Shots 8

Timing 1 second red marker, 5 second interval, 2 x walking (5 seconds), 2 x running (3 seconds) exposures in random order at intervals of 5 to 20

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seconds.

Target Figure 11

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. On appearance of the red markers, move to the 25m firing point and adopt the standing unsupported position.

2. 2 rounds only to be fired at each target. 3. Targets will remain up if hit.


for the Service Rifle Long Range Deliberate (Level 1)



Practice Objective

This Practice is for individuals to apply application of fire at a static Type D target at range 450m employing deliberate fire from any prone position.


Awards ADF: Gold - first place International: Gold - first place

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 12 rounds per firer (1 x magazine of 12)

Range Task Yes Butts Party and Scorer

Practice HPS 50.10

Practice Deliberate

Distance 450

Position Any Prone

Shots 2 sighters, 10 to score

Timing Sighters 1 min, 30 sec interval, 10 to score 5 min

Target Type D

Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. 2 sighters will be spotted 2. The target will be pulled after each scoring

round fired and the shot will be spotted. 3. Practice 5, 6, 7 will be fired consecutively

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for the Service Rifle Long Range Rapid (Level 1)



Practice Objective

This Practice is for individuals to apply application of fire at a static Type D target at range 450m employing deliberate fire from any prone position.

Eligibility ADF: Individual International: Individual


Dress and Equipment





Practice HPS 50.10

Practice Rapid

Distance 450

Position Any Prone

Shots 10 to score

Timing 1 x exposure 30 seconds

Target Type D

Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Procedure 1. On exposure of the target engage with 10 rounds

2. Practice 7 will be fired on completion of Practice 6

Practice Rifle – 7 (R-7) for the Service Rifle Long Range Snap (Level 1)



Practice Objective

This Practice is for individuals to apply application of fire at a static Figure 11 target at range 450m employing deliberate fire from any prone position.



Dress and Equipment


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Practice HPS 50.10

Practice Snap

Distance 450

Position Any Prone

Shots 10 to score

Timing 10 exposures of 5 seconds

Target Figure 11

Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Procedure 1. Engage each exposure of the target with 1 round

Practice Aggregate Rifle – 8 (AR-8) for the Service Rifle Application of Fire - Long Range Individual Aggregate



Practice Objective

This Practice is for the individual aggregate of long range application of fire at static targets at a range of 450m employing deliberate rapid and snap fire from any prone position.


Awards ADF: Gold, Silver, Bronze - first three places International: Gold, Silver, Bronze - first three places


The score is the individual aggregate scores in Practices R-5, R-6 and R-7

Practice Aggregate Rifle – 9 (AR-9) for the Service Rifle Application of Fire - Long Range Team Aggregate



Practice Objective

This Practice is for the team aggregate of individual firers in the long range application of fire at static targets at a range of 450m employing deliberate rapid and snap fire from any prone position.

Eligibility ADF Section: – 8 nominated firers International Section:- 8 nominated firers

Trophy International: The ‘Eagle, Globe, and Anchor’ Trophy donated in 2012 by members of the United States Marine Corps Shooting Team. The U.S. Marine Corps’ official emblem for over 200 years, the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor Trophy was presented to AASAM officials to recognise both the camaraderie between nations

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participating in AASAM and the U.S. Marine Corps’ long history of commitment to excellence in long range shooting

Awards ADF: Gold and Silver - first and second place International: Gold and Silver - first and second place


The score is the team aggregate of individual scores in Practice AR-8.

Practice Rifle – 12 (R-12) for the Bayonet Assault (Level 2)

Practice Dates ADF: 18 and 19 Apr 18 International: 4 and 5 May 18


Practice Objective

To engage a standing static target with the bayonet and apply fire in the assault engaging single static targets from 75m to 25m, with rapid and snap engagements from unsupported positions with bayonet fixed



Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 10 rounds per firer. (2 magazines of 5 rounds)

Range Task No

Practice HPS 50.10


Procedure 1. This Practice is fired continuously. There will be no break between serials except to give range orders.

Penalties 1. Failure to adopt ‘On Guard’ position – 5 points 2. Failure to aggressively attack target – 5 points 3. Failure to successfully hit bayonet target

engagement zone before moving to the firing point – 10 points

Serial 1 Practice Standing Target Bayonet Engagement

Timing 18 Seconds (including rapid engagement at 75 m)

Target 1 x Figure 11 Static Standing Target

Engagement Standing Target Thrust

Engagement Zone

Face, Throat, Abdomen

Procedure 1. Firers are to adopt the prone position at 100m, at LOAD with a 5 round magazine, bayonet fixed.

2. On the order ‘Charge’, firers are to advance to the bayonet target in the ‘On Guard’ position, thrust until one engagement zone is hit. Move

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to the 75m firing point, ‘ACTION’ and engage the target.

3. Refer to Penalties above

Serial 2 Practice Rapid

Distance 75 m


Shots 5 to score

Timing 1 exposures of 18 seconds (includes bayonet engagement)

Target 1 x Figure 11H (Zone 1 and 2, all other zones 2 points

Scoring 5, 4

Serial HPS 25

Procedure 1. Firers engage target with 5 rounds. 2. 18 second exposure is from the order

‘CHARGE’ to a short blast of the whistle. 3. Firers are to ACTION at the 75m firing point

and engage their target with five rounds. 4. Adopt the ‘LOAD’ condition

Serial 3 Practice Laying Target Bayonet Engagement

Timing 18 Seconds (including rapid engagement at 50 m)

Target 1 x Figure 11 Static Standing Target

Engagement Standing Target Thrust

Engagement Zone

Face, Throat, Abdomen

Procedure 1. On the order ‘Charge’, firers are to advance to the 50m laying bayonet target in the ‘On Guard’ position, thrust until the engagement zone is hit.

2. Adopt the Kneeling supported position, ACTION and engage their target with 5 rounds


Distance 50 m

Position Kneeling supported

Shots 5 to score

Timing 1 exposures of 18 seconds (includes bayonet engagement)

Target 1 x Figure 11H (Zone 1 and 2, all other zones 2 points

Scoring 5, 4

Serial HPS 25

Procedure 1. Firers engage target with 5 rounds. 2. 18 second exposure is from the order

‘CHARGE’ to a short blast of the whistle.

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Practice Rifle – 14 (R-14) Marksmanship Training Range

for the ADF Applied Marksmanship Practice (Level 2)

Practice Dates ADF:19, 20, 21 Apr 18

Location ADF: Marksmanship Training Range

Practice Objective

This challenging Practice is to test the firer’s ability to apply deliberate, rapid and snap fire at ranges up to 300m from various positions at static and moving targets.

Eligibility ADF: Individual

Trophy ADF: The Rouse and Carter Trophy

Awards ADF: Gold - first place

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 60 rounds per firer (3 x magazines of 20 rounds)

Range Task No

Practice HPS 300


Procedure


2. Magazine change is to be carried out without order. Ammunition is not to be reorganised between magazines.

Serial 1 Practice Deliberate

Distance 300 m

Position Any Prone

Shots 6 to score

Timing 4 ½ minutes

Target Figure 11D

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 30

Procedure 1. As for a deliberate Practice


Distance 300 m

Position Prone Unsupported

Shots 8 to score

Timing 2 x exposures of 15 seconds, interval or 3 seconds

Target Figure 11D

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. 4 shots to be fired at each exposure

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Distance 200 m


Shots 4 to score

Timing 1 x exposures of 15 seconds

Target Figure 11D

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 20

Procedure 1. Firers are in the High Ready or Low Ready position.

2. On appearance of the target, adopt the Kneeling position and engage with 4 shots

Serial 4 Practice Snap

Distance 300, 200 m


Shots 8 to score

Timing 4 x exposures of 3 seconds, interval or 5 to 10 seconds

Target Figure 11D

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. Engage each exposure with 1 shot 2. Interval between exposure 2 and 3 is 10

seconds

Serial 5 Practice Rapid Realignment

Distance 300, 200 m

Position Prone Unsupported

Shots 10 to score

Timing 5 x exposures of 4 seconds at 300m and 5 exposures of 3 seconds at 200m. Interval of 15 to 20 seconds

Target Figure 11D

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 50

Procedure 1. Engage each exposure with 1 shot 2. 5 sets of exposures (300m then 200) with an

interval to 15 to 20 seconds between each set of exposures


Distance 100 m


Shots 6 to score


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Target Figure 11D

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 30

Procedure 1. Firers are in the High Ready or Low Ready position.

2. On appearance of the target, adopt the Kneeling Unsupported position and fire 6 shots


Distance 200, 100 m


Shots 4 to score

Timing 2 x exposures of 4 seconds at 200m and 2 x exposures of 3 seconds at 100m. Interval of 5 to 10 seconds

Target Figure 11D

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. Engage each exposure with 1 shot 2. The first 3 x exposures are at 100, fourth

exposure at 200


Distance 100 m

Position Standing Unsupported then Kneeling Unsupported

Shots 8 to score

Timing 2 x exposures of 4 seconds at 200m and 2 x exposures of 3 seconds at 100m. Interval of 5 to 10 seconds

Target Figure 11D

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. Firers are in the High / Low Ready position. 2. 2 sets of exposures at walking and 2 sets of

exposures at running pace over a 4 mt frontage

3. Each set of exposures consists of the target moving left to right then right to left

4. Fire 1 shot at each exposure 5. The first shot from Standing Unsupported and

the second from the Kneeling Unsupported position.

6. Return to the High / Low Ready between sets of exposures

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Distance 100 m


Shots 6 to score


Target Figure 11D

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 30

Procedure 1. Firers are to adopt the Standing Position. 2. 2 shots are to be fired at each exposure

Practice Rifle – 14 (R-14) Classification Range

for the International Applied Marksmanship Practice (Level 2)

Practice Dates International: 4 May 18

Location International: Classification Range

Practice Objective

This challenging Practice is to test the firer’s ability to apply deliberate, rapid and snap fire at ranges up to 300m from various positions at static and moving targets.

Eligibility International: Individual

Trophy

Awards International: Gold - first place

Dress and Equipment





Practice HPS 300


Procedure


2. Magazine change is to be carried out without order. Ammunition is not to be reorganised between magazines

3. All optics used by competitors are to be carried throughout the practice. They are not to be left at the 300m firing point. Loss of equipment penalties apply

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Distance 300 m

Position Any Prone

Shots 6 to score

Timing 45 seconds per shot

Target Figure 11

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 30

Procedure 1. As for a deliberate Practice


Distance 300 m

Position Any Prone

Shots 8 to score

Timing 30 seconds

Target 2 x Figure 11, 90 cm apart, centre to centre (Frame)

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. Firers are to fire 4 shots at each target


Distance 200 m

Position KU

Shots 4 to score

Timing 25 seconds

Target Figure 11 (Frame)

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 20

Procedure 1. Firers advance from 300 on order 2. Targets are to be exposed when firers are 25m

from 200m firing point. On exposure of targets, firers are to move onto the 200m firing point, adopt the KU position and fire 4 shots.


Distance 200 m

Position KU

Shots 8 to score

Timing 8 exposures of 3 seconds, four of each target in random order with intervals of 5-10 seconds. Interval between exposure 2 and 3 to be 10 seconds.

Target Figure 11 and Figure 12 over 1.5m frontage (Hand held)

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Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. One shot to be fired at each exposure.


Distance 200 m

Position PU

Shots 10 to score

Timing 5 exposures of 5 seconds, intervals of 5-20 seconds.

Target Figure 11 and Figure 12, 120cm centre to centre (Frame).

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 50

Procedure 1. Each exposure is to be engaged with 2 shots, 1 at each target.


Distance 100 m

Position KU

Shots 6 to score

Timing 1 exposure of 25 seconds

Target 2 x Figure 12 and 1 x Figure 11 60cm apart centre to centre.

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 30

Procedure 1. Firers advance from 200 on order 2. Targets are to be exposed when firers are 25m

from 100m firing point. On exposure of targets, firers are to move onto the 100 firing point, adopt the KU and fire 2 shots at each tgt.


Distance 100 m

Position SU

Shots 4 to score

Timing 4 exposures of 3 seconds, intervals 5 – 10 seconds

Target Figure 12 (Frame)

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 20

Procedure 1. Each exposure to be engaged with 1 shot.

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Serial 8 Practice Moving

Distance 100 m

Position SU then KU

Shots 8 to score

Timing Walking exposures 5 seconds, Running exposures 3 seconds

Target Figure 11 numbered.

Scoring 5 points per hit

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. One shot to be fired at each exposure.


Distance 100 m

Position SU

Shots 6 to score

Timing 3 exposures of 3 seconds, intervals of 5 -10 seconds

Target Figure 12

Scoring 5 points per hit

Serial HPS 30

Procedure 1. Each exposure is to be engaged with 2 shots

Practice Aggregate Rifle – 15 (AR-15) for the Applied Marksmanship Practice Section Aggregate

Practice Dates ADF: 21 Apr 18 International: 4 May 18

Practice Objective

This Practice is for the team aggregate of individual firers in the AMP application of fire at static and moving targets at various ranges up to 300m employing deliberate rapid and snap fire from prone, kneeling and standing positions.

Eligibility ADF Section – 8 nominated firers International Section - 8 nominated firers

Trophy ADF: The ‘3 RAR (PARA)’ Trophy was donated in 1986 by the Third Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. International: The ‘UNITED STATES CHIEF OF ARMY RESERVE’ Trophy was donated in 1991.

Awards ADF: Gold, Silver – first and second place International: Gold, Silver – first and second place


The score is the team aggregate of individual scores in Practice R-14

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for the Close Quarter Practice (Level 2)

Practice Dates ADF: 11 May 2018 International: 24 May 2018


Practice Objective

This Practice is to test the firer’s ability to hit and re-align at short duration targets at distances closer than 100m, using rapid and snap shooting techniques from Kneeling and Standing unsupported positions.


Trophy ADF: The ‘OWEN’ Trophy was inaugurated in 1985 for the SMG Championship. It was subsequently awarded for the CQB Championships in 1993 and the Close Quarter Practice in 2009.


Dress and Equipment





Practice HPS 240


Procedure

1. This Practice is fired continuously. There will be no break between serials except to give range orders.

2. A marking wand will be displayed on each lane for movement between firing points

3. Magazine change is to be carried out without order.

4. Ammunition is not to be reorganised between magazines

5. Loss of equipment penalties apply

Serial 1

Practice

Snap Realignment

Distance 100 m


Shots 8 to score

Timing 1 x 2 second exposure of a marking wand, 8 sec interval followed by 8 exposure of 3 seconds, interval of 2 to 6 seconds

Target 1 x Figure 14 in random position

Scoring 5, 4

HPS 40

Procedure 1. Firers are in the action condition 2 metres behind the wall in the High / Low Ready position.

2. On exposure of a marking wand, firers are to

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advance and adopt the Standing Unsupported position from either side of the wall and engage each exposure with 1 shot.

3. Target exposures will be in random order and target position may differ in each lane.

4. Serial 2 will commence after Serial 2 brief

Serial 2 Practice Snap Realignment

Distance 100 m

Position Standing Unsupported (fire through window)

Shots 8 to score

Timing 4 sets of exposures: 1 x 2 seconds then immediately 1 x 2 seconds, interval of 2 to 6 seconds between sets

Target 1 x Figure 14 in 2 random positions each set

Scoring 5, 4

HPS 40

Procedure 1. Firers are in the Standing Unsupported position in the window. Barrel is not to be forward of the window.

2. On appearance of the targets, engage each set of exposures with 2 shots – 1 shot at each exposure within the set.

3. Target position may differ in each lane 4. Serial 3 will commence after Serial 3 brief.


Distance 75 m


Shots 8 to score

Timing 1 x 2 second exposure of marking wands, 8 second interval, 2 exposures of 5 seconds, no interval between exposures

Target 1 x Figure 14 target in 2 random positions

Scoring 5, 4

HPS 40

Procedure 1. Firers are in the High/Low Ready Position at 100m.

2. On appearance of the marking wands, firers advance to the 75m firing point, adopt the Kneeling Unsupported position and engage each exposure with 4 shots.

3. Target position may differ in each lane 4. Serial 4 will commence after Serial 4 brief.

Serial 4 Practice Snap Realignment

Distance 75m


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Shots 8 to score

Timing 4 exposures of 3 seconds, interval of 1 second between exposures

Target 1 x Figure 14 target in 4 random positions

Scoring 5, 4

HPS 40

Procedure 1. Firers are to remain in position from Serial 3. 2. Firers are to engage each exposure with 2

shots 3. Target position may differ in each lane 4. Serial 5 will commence after Serial 5 brief.


Distance 50m


Shots 8 to score

Timing 1 x 2 second exposure of marking wands, 8 second interval, 4 sets of exposures: 1 x 2 seconds then immediately 1 x 2 seconds, interval of 2 to 10 seconds between sets

Target 1 x Figure 14 target in 2 random positions each set

Scoring 5, 4

HPS 40

Procedure 1. Firers are in the High/Low Ready position at 75m.

2. On appearance of the marking wand, firers advance to the 50m firing point, adopt the High/Low Ready position

3. On appearance of the target, firers are to adopt the Standing Unsupported position and engage each exposure with 2 shots - 1 shot at each exposure within the set.

4. Firers are to return to the High/Low Ready Position between exposures.

5. Target position may differ in each lane 6. Serial 6 will commence after Serial 6 brief


Distance 25m


Shots 8 to score

Timing 1 x 2 second exposure of marking wand, 8 second interval, 2 sets of exposures: 1 x 2 seconds then immediately 1 x 2 seconds, interval of 10 seconds between sets

Target 1 x Figure 14 in 2 random positions each set

Scoring 5, 4

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HPS 40

Procedure 1. Firers are in the High/Low Ready position at 50m.

2. On appearance of the marking wand, firers advance to the 25m firing point, adopt the Standing Unsupported Position.

3. On appearance of the targets, fire four rounds per set, 2 at each exposure within the set

4. Target position may differ in each lane.

Practice Aggregate Rifle – 17 (AR-17) for the Close Quarter Practice Team Aggregate

Practice Dates ADF : 11 May 18 International : 24 May 18

Practice Objective

This Practice is for the team aggregate of individual firers in the CQP application of fire.

Eligibility ADF Section: – 8 nominated firers International Section:- 8 nominated firers

Trophy ADF: The ’FIRST BRIGADE’ Trophy was donated in 1985 by the First Brigade for the SMG Teams Championships. It was subsequently awarded for the CQB Teams Championship in 1993 and the Close Quarter Teams Practice Teams Aggregate in 2009. International: The ‘THOMPSON’ Trophy was inaugurated in 1995

Awards ADF: Gold and Silver- first and second place International: Gold and Silver- first and second place


The score is the team aggregate of individual scores in Practice R-16

Practice Rifle – 18 (R-18) for the Barricade Practice (Level 2)

Practice Dates ADF: 20 and 21 Apr18 International: 7 and 8 May 18

Location Group and Zero

Practice Objective

This Practice is to test the firer’s ability to quickly adopt alternate firing positions to engage targets accurately out to 100m.



Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 28 rounds per firer (1 x magazine of 15 rounds and 1 x magazine of 13 rounds)

Range Task No

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Practice HPS 140


Penalties

1. Use aperture more than one time – 10 points 2. Firers feet outside line of barricade – 10 points

Serial 1 Practice Timed Deliberate

Distance 100 m

Position Any

Shots 2 rounds each aperture/step down

Timing 4 minutes

Target Figure 11H

Scoring (Zone 1 and 2, all other zones 2 points

Procedure 1. Firers adopt the Hig/Low Ready Position 3 metres behind the barricade.

2. Engagement starts with the order ‘ADVANCE’ and ends with a whistle blast

3. On the order ’ADVANCE’ firers move to the barricade, action their weapon and engage the target.

4. 2 rounds are to be fired through apertures and step down

5. The barrel is not to protrude through an aperture

6. With the exception of the three bottom apertures (laying position), feet in standing positions and knees and feet in kneeling positions are to be behind the barricade

Practice Rifle – 20 (R-20) for the Static Threat Engagement Close Combat Shoot 1 (Level 3)


Location Open 2

Practice Objective

This Practice is to test the accuracy and weapon handling skills in static close combat shooting



Dress and Equipment




Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


Procedure

1. Overall Score will be the Preliminary Score divided by Time Taken, ie : 60 ÷ 8.2 secs =

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7.31 2. The highest overall preliminary score will be

awarded 100 pts, and then all other scores will be determined using a % against the highest score, ie: Example 1: a preliminary score of 7.05 (60 ÷ 8.5 secs = 7.05) or 96.6% will results in a final score of 96.6 Example 2: a preliminary score of (47 ÷ 9.1 secs = 5.16) or 70.6 % will result in a final score of 70.6


Distance 5m

Position Standing

Shots 12 (2 x magazines of 6 rounds)

Target 3 x Modified Figure 11 Targets with Figure 14 Centres (high)

Scoring Values will be 5, 3 Maximum preliminary score will be 60

Procedure 1. Firers adopt the High or Low Ready position 2. Each target is to be engaged with 2 rounds,

reload and 2 rounds (Total 4 each target) 3. A shot timer will be used to determine time

taken 4. 10 points will be deducted for each miss 5. Score is time divided by score

Practice Rifle – 21 (R-21) for the Turn to Threat Engagement Close Combat Shoot 2 (Level 3)


Location Open 2

Practice Objective

This Practice is to test the accuracy and weapon handling skills in static turn and moving close combat shooting



Dress and Equipment




Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


Procedure

1. This practice is a Close Combat Shooting practice with no target engagement orders

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after the appearance of the first target 2. Firers are to change magazines without orders 3. Shot timer or electronic target system will be

used to determine time taken 4. 5 points will be deducted for each miss 5. Score is time divided by score 6. The overall score will be the Preliminary Score

divided by Time Taken, ie: 60 ÷ 14.4 secs = 4.16

7. The highest overall preliminary score will be awarded 100 pts, and then all other scores will be determined using a % against the highest score, ie : Example 1 : a preliminary score of 3.68 (60 ÷ 16.3 secs = 3.68) or 88.5% will results in a final score of 88.5 Example 2 : a preliminary score of 2.17 (38 ÷ 17.5 secs = 2.17) or 52.2 % will result in a final score of 52.2


Distance 25m


Shots 6

Target Figure 11H


Scoring 6, 3, 2 (Zone 1 and 2, all other zones 2 points) Maximum preliminary score will be 36

Procedure 1. Firers adopt the High or Low Ready position facing 90 degrees (side on) to target, at ACTION.

2. On exposure of target, turn, safety from safe to fire and engage target with 6 rounds

Serial 2 Practice Fire with Movement

Distance 25 - 10m

Position Moving

Shots 6

Timing 1 x 5 sec exposure

Target 1 x Figure 11H

Scoring 6, 3, 2 (Zone 1 and 2, all other zones 2 points

Procedure 1. On the order ‘ADVANCE’ firers are to move forward

2. On exposure of a target firers are to engage with 6 rounds on the move.

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Practice Rifle – 22 (R-22) for the “The Skirmish” Close Combat Shoot 3 (Level 3)

Practice Dates ADF: 18 – 21 Apr18 International: –1 – 5 and 7 May 18

Location Battle Simulation Range

Practice Objective

This Practice is to gauge the firer’s ability to effectively engage static and moving reactive targets whilst moving along a designated patrol course. This Practice requires quick target acquisition and fire, proficient weapon handling drills all whilst being timed causing stress.



Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 50 rounds per firer (2 x magazines of 20 rounds, 1 x magazine of 10 rounds). The 10 round magazine must be employed first.

Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


Procedure

1. This Practice is a continuous practice. 2. All magazines are to be retained by the firer 3. Rifles must be kept pointing towards the

targets when reloading and during movement. 4. Timing commences at the Order ‘FIRE’ and

stops at the end of the last target exposure. 5. The overall score will be the Preliminary Score

divided by Time Taken, as per Practices 20 & 21

6. The highest overall preliminary score will be awarded 100 pts, and then all other scores will be determined using a % against the highest score.

Procedure 1. This Practice format will change each year. The Practice procedure will be advised to individuals on arrival at the firing point

Target 1. Targets will include static 3D targets and moving reactive robotic targets.

2. Firers can engage static or moving robotic targets with single or multiple shots. All targets will require effective fire to the employed to to the target centre to register / score maximum points. The robotic targets will fall when hit effectively.

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Practice Rifle – 23 (R-23) for the Close Combat Shoot 4 (Level 3)

Practice Dates ADF: 18 - 21Apr 18 International: 1 – 5 and 7May 18

Location Sneaker Range (FFA 5)

Practice Objective

This Practice is to gauge the firer’s ability to effectively and rapidly employ the service rifle, under great stress. It requires a combination of improvised firing positions, proficient weapon handling drills, and physical and psychological preparedness.


Awards ADF: Gold – first place International: Gold – first place

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition To be advised on the day

Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


1. This Practice has 2 Stages. 2. Sufficient ammunition will be provided for the 3

Stages. Ammunition use at each Stage as determined by the firer

3. Rifles must be kept pointing towards the targets when reloading and during movement.

4. Timing commences at the Order ‘FIRE’ and stops at the end of the last target exposure.


Practice Rifle – 25 (R-25) for the Move to Threat Engagement Close Combat Shoot 5 (Level 3)

Practice Dates International: 1 - 3 May 18


Practice Objective

This Practice is to designed for operators to be able to bring the weapon to a high state of readiness and maintain that state under battle conditions, including during movement.

Eligibility International: Individual

Awards International: Gold – first place

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 20

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Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


1. .4 x magazines of 5 round

Procedure 1. Firers are required to move LEFT / RIGHT / FORWARD / BACK as directed by OIC Practice

2. Firers are to reload on the move 3. Empty Magazines must be retained 4. Rifles must be kept pointing towards the

targets when reloading and during movement.

5. Range Orders for Close Combat Shooting are in SECTION ?, paragraph

Practice Rifle Aggregate - 27 (AR-27) for the Service Rifle Individual Aggregate


Practice Objective

The aggregate of individuals applying basic, advanced application of fire from 25m to 450m and Close Combat Shooting employing deliberate, rapid and snap fire in various positions.


Trophy ADF: The ‘RIFLEMAN –THE BRIGADIER TONY HAMMETT AM MEMORIAL’ Trophy was jointly donated in 1984 by Colonel A.W. Hammett AM, Commandant of the Infantry Centre. In 1990 Brigadier Tony Hammett, was tragically killed in an aircraft accident. He had been instrumental in resurrecting the art of sniping when Commanding Officer of the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. International: The ‘STEYR’ was donated in 1995 by Australian Defence Industries for the International Service Rifle Champion.

Awards ADF: Gold, Silver and Bronze - first three places International: Gold, Silver and Bronze - first three places


Score is the individual aggregate of Practices R-4, ,AR-8 12, R-14, R-16, R-18, R-20, R-21, R-22, R-23, R-25

Practice Rifle Aggregate – 28 (AR-28) for the Service Rifle Section Aggregate


Practice Objective

The team aggregate of individuals applying basic, advanced application of fire from 25m to 450m and Close Combat Shooting employing deliberate, rapid and snap fire in various positions.

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Eligibility ADF Section – 8 nominated firers

International Section - 8 nominated firers

Trophy ADF: The ‘CDF’ trophy was inaugurated in 1989 by General P.C. Gration AC, OBE, Chief of the Defence Force.

Awards ADF (Gold and Silver - first and second place) International (Gold and Silver - first and second place)


The score is the team aggregate of individual scores in Practice AR-27

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Practice Pistol – 30 (P-30) for the Service Pistol Application of Fire Practice (Level 1)

Practice Dates ADF: 17 and 18 Apr 18 International: 29 and 30 Apr 18

Location Open 1 Range

Practice Objective

The objective of this practice is to apply fire from 25m to 5m, from unsupported positions, to engage static Figure 11 targets using snap, rapid, and deliberate fire.



Dress and Equipment

Field Dress with individual patrol order load carrying equipment, Body Armour and Helmet

Weapon Standard issue Service Pistol is to be used, the Service Rifle is to be carried

Ammunition 72 rounds per operator (six magazines of 12 rounds)

Range Task No

Practice HPS 360


Procedure 1. Orders will be given for each serial. 2. Firers are to carry six magazines and sufficient

ammunition to complete the match. All magazines are to be taken forward after each serial.

3. Each firer will be allocated one set of three Figure 11 Pistol D targets, numbered 1 to 3 from the left.

4. The pistol may be held in both hands except where specified.

5. The Service Rifle is to be carried for all pistol practices and must be in a position for immediate use

6. Firers will manually score the targets on completion of the match.

Penalties 1. A penalty of 10 points will be incurred for each magazine not recovered and taken forward after each serial.

2. A penalty of 5 points will be incurred for each shot fired after the cease fire signal.

Serial 1 Practice Timed Deliberate

Distance 25m

Position Standing to Kneeling to Prone behind cover.

Shots 18 to score


Target 3 x Figure 11, Pistol D (numbered 1 to 3)

Scoring 5, 4, 2

HPS 90

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Procedure 1. Operators are to commence three metres

behind the 25m firing line with their pistol at LOAD in the holster.

2. On appearance of the targets, advance to the 25m firing line, ACTION and fire six shots at Target One standing behind cover, six shots kneeling behind cover at Target Two and six shots prone behind cover at Target 3.

3. On completion of the serial, operators are to return to the ACTION condition.


Distance 20m

Position Kneeling behind cover

Shots 12 to score



Scoring 5, 4, 2

HPS 60

Procedure 1. On appearance of the targets, advance to the 20m firing line, adopt a kneeling position and fire two shots at each target, kneeling behind low cover on the right side, reload and fire a further two shots at each target, kneeling behind low cover on the left side.

2. The targets may be engaged in any order. 3. On completion of the serial, operators are to

return to the ACTION condition.


Distance 15m


Shots 12 to score



Scoring 5, 4, 2

HPS 60

Procedure 1. On appearance of the targets, advance to the 15m firing line and fire two shots at each target, kneel, reload, and fire two shots at each target from a kneeling unsupported position.



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Distance 10m


Shots 12 to score



Scoring 5, 4, 2

HPS 60

Procedure 1. On appearance of the targets, advance to the 10m firing line and fire four shots at each target from a standing unsupported position.




Distance 5m


Shots 18 to score



Scoring 5, 4, 2

HPS 90

Procedure 1. On appearance of the targets, advance to the 5m firing line and fire three shots at each target, reload and fire three shots at each target.

2. The targets may be engaged in any order. 3. On completion of the serial, firers are to return

to the UNLOAD condition.

Practice Pistol – 31 (P-31) for the Service Pistol Advanced Application of Fire Practice (Level 2)

Practice Dates ADF: 18 and 19 Apr 18 International: 1 and 2 May 18


Practice Objective

The objective of this practice is to apply fire from Standing Unsupported and Kneeling Unsupported positions at partially obscured targets.



Dress and Equipment


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Weapon Standard issue Service Pistol is to be used, the Service Rifle is to

be carried

Ammunition 36 rounds per firer (6 magazines of 6 rounds)

Range Task No

Practice HPS 180


Procedure 1. Firers are to carry sufficient ammunition on their person to complete each stage. All magazines are to be retained by the firer and not dropped on the ground.

2. Each firer will be allocated one set of targets consisting of 2 half Figure 11 D targets and 2 half Figure 14 targets. One Figure 14 is the right side half and the second Figure 14 is the top 180mm.

3. The pistol may be held in both hands except where specified.

4. The Service Rifle is to be carried for all pistol practices and must be in a position for immediate use

5. Firers will manually score the targets on completion of the match.

Penalties 1. A penalty of 10 points will be incurred for each magazine not recovered and taken forward after each serial.

2. A penalty of 5 points will be incurred for each shot fired after the cease fire signal.


Distance 15m

Position Standing and Kneeling Unsupported

Shots 12 to score in 2 magazines of 6 rounds


Target Figure 11 Pistol D and Figure 14 modified

Scoring 5, 2

HPS 60

Procedure 1. Firers are to start in the High Ready Position. 2. On the command ‘FIRE’, firers are to fire 2

shots at each Figure 11 Pistol D targets and 1 shot at each Figure 14 target from the Standing Unsupported position, adopt the Kneeling Unsupported position, reload and fire 2 shots at each of the Figure 11 Pistol D targets and 1 shot at each of the Figure 14 targets.

3. Targets may be engaged in any order.


Distance 10m


Shots 12 to score in 2 magazines of 6

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Scoring 5, 2

HPS 60

Procedure 4. Firers are to start in the High Ready Position 5. On the command ‘FIRE’, firers are to fire 2




Distance 5m


Shots 12 to score in 2 magazines of 6 rounds



Scoring 5, 2

HPS 60

Procedure 7. Firers are to start in the High Ready Position 8. On the command ‘FIRE’, firers are to fire 2



Practice Pistol – 33 (P-33) for the Static Threat Engagement Close Combat Shoot (Level 3)


Location Open 1

Practice Objective

This Practice is to test the accuracy and weapon handling skills in static close combat shooting



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Dress and Equipment




Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


Procedure

1. Overall Score will be the Preliminary Score divided by Time Taken, ie : 60 ÷ 8.2 secs = 7.31

2. The highest overall preliminary score will be awarded 100 pts, and then all other scores will be determined using a % against the highest score, ie: Example 1: a preliminary score of 7.05 (60 ÷ 8.5 secs = 7.05) or 96.6% will results in a final score of 96.6 Example 2: a preliminary score of (47 ÷ 9.1 secs = 5.16) or 70.6 % will result in a final score of 70.6


Distance 5m

Position Standing



Scoring Values will be 5, 3 Maximum preliminary score will be 60




Practice Pistol – 34 (P-34) for the Turn Threat Engagement Close Combat Shoot (Level 3)


Location Open 2

Practice Objective

This Practice is to test the accuracy and weapon handling skills in static turn and moving close combat shooting



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Dress and Equipment




Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


Procedure

1. This practice is a Close Combat Shooting practice with no target engagement orders after the appearance of the first target

2. Firers are to change magazines without orders 3. Shot timer or electronic target system will be



7. The highest overall preliminary score will be awarded 100 pts, and then all other scores will be determined using a % against the highest score, ie : Example 1 : a preliminary score of 3.68 (60 ÷ 16.3 secs = 3.68) or 88.5% will results in a final score of 88.5 Example 2 : a preliminary score of 2.17 (38 ÷ 17.5 secs = 2.17) or 52.2 % will result in a final score of 52.2


Distance 10m


Shots 6

Target Figure 11H






Distance 10m – 5m

Position Moving

Shots 6



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Practice Pistol – 35 (P-35) for the Pistol Close Combat Engagement (Level 3)

Practice Dates ADF: 18 - 21 Apr 18 International: 19 - 24 May 2018


Practice Objective

This Practice is to gauge the firer’s ability to effectively and rapidly employ the service pistol, under great stress. It requires a combination of improvised firing positions, proficient weapon handling drills, and physical and psychological preparedness.



Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue Service Pistol is to be used. Service Rifle is to be carried


Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


1. Sufficient ammunition will be provided for the match

2. Pistols must be kept pointing towards the targets when reloading and during movement.



Practice Pistol Aggregate – 37 (AP-37) for the Service Pistol Individual Aggregate


Practice Objective



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Awards ADF: Gold, Silver and Bronze - first three places

International: Gold, Silver and Bronze - first three places


Score is the individual aggregate of Practices P-30, P-31, P-35

Practice Pistol Aggregate – 38 (AP-38)

for the Service Pistol Section Aggregate

Practice Dates ADF: 21 Apr 18 International : 8 May 18

Practice Objective


Eligibility ADF Section: – 8 nominated firers International Section: 8 nominated firers

Trophy ADF: The ‘THIRD BRIGADE’ Trophy was donated in 1985 by the Third Brigade. International: The ‘SMITH AND WESSON’ Trophy was inaugurated in 1990.

Awards ADF: Gold and Silver – first and second place International: Gold and Silver – first and second place


The score is the team aggregate of individual scores in Practice AR-37

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Practice LSW – 41 (G-41)

for the LSW Assault (Level 2)



Practice Objective

To apply fire as an individual LSW operator, in the final assault engaging single static and moving targets from 100m to 25m, with rapid and snap engagements from unsupported positions.



Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue LSW is to be used

Ammunition 120 rounds per firer (6 belts of 20 rounds)


Practice HPS 120


Procedure 1. This Practice is fired continuously. There will be no break between serials except to give range orders.

2. On the completion of each engagement, the firer is to carry out the Immediate Action (IA) and adopt the ACTION condition. Ammunition not expended in any serial is not to be used in subsequent serials

3. When firing from other positions, firers must adopt the Prone Position to carry out all IA/stoppage drills

4. Firers are not to bring the weapon to the INSTANT condition until they have adopted the firing position required for the serial.

5. Scoring is to be conducted in the Butts 6. Shots are scored at 1 point per hit

Penalties 1. Firing single shot – 5 points 2. A penalty of 10 points for each target not hit


Distance 100 m

Position PU

Shots 20 to score

Timing 1 exposure of 1 second, 20 second interval, 1 exposure of 8 seconds and 2 exposures of 4 seconds with an interval of 1 second.

Target 1 x Figure 11, 2 x Figure 12, approximately 90 cm apart centre to centre

Scoring 1 point per hit

HPS 20

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Procedure 1. Firers are to adopt the prone position at 200m,

at LOAD with a 20 round belt. 2. On a 1 second exposure of the marking wand,

firers are to advance to the 100m point (20 seconds), adopt the prone position. Firers will receive 3 exposures consisting of 1 x 8 second exposure of a Figure 11 and 2 x 4 second exposure of a Figure 12. Figure 12 exposures in random order

3. There will be a 1 second interval between exposures.

4. Firers are to engage the targets with 20 rounds 5. On completion of the exposures, firers are to

carry out the IA then adopt the ACTION condition.


Distance 100 m

Position PU

Shots 20 to score

Timing 3 exposures of 4 seconds with an interval of 1 second.

Target 1 x Figure 13, 2 x Figure 12


HPS 20

Procedure 1. Firers are to remain in the prone position, at ACTION with a 20 round belt.

2. There will be 1 exposure of the Figure 13 and 1 exposure each of the Figure 12 targets in random order with an interval of 1 second between exposures.

3. Firers are to engage the targets with 20 rounds 4. On completion of the exposures, firers are to

carry out the IA then adopt the ACTION condition


Distance 75 m

Position KU

Shots 20 to score


Target 1 x Figure 12


HPS 20


2. On the order ’ADVANCE’ firers are to walk to the 85m point dressing by the centre.

3. On a 1 second exposure of the marking wand,

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firers advance to the 75m point, adopt the kneeling unsupported position and engage the target with 20 rounds in 18 seconds.

4. The 20 second exposure will commence after the exposure of the marking wand

5. On completion of the exposures, firers are to carry out the IA then adopt the ACTION condition


Distance 75 m

Position KU

Shots 20 to score




HPS 20

Procedure 1. Firers are to adopt the KU position when ordered

2. Firers will receive 1 exposure of 12 seconds. 3. Firers are to engage targets with 20 rounds 4. On completion of the exposures, firers are to



Distance 50 m

Position KU

Shots 20 to score

Timing 1 x 1 second exposure of marking wand (6 second interval) 4 x 3 second exposures, 3 – 5 second intervals



HPS 20

Procedure 1. Firers are to remain in the prone position, at LOAD with a 20 round belt.

2. Firers are to advance to the 60 m point. 3. Firers will receive 1 x 1 second exposure of

marking wand 4. Firers are to advance to the 50 m line, adopt

the KU 5. Firers are to engage 4 x 3 second exposures

with intervals of 3 -5 seconds 6. On completion of the exposures, firers are to


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Distance 25 m

Position SU and KU

Shots 20 to score

Timing 1 x 1 second exposure of marking wand (6 second interval) 4 sets of exposures (3 second Figure 11, 3 second Figure 12, interval of 2 seconds between exposures) Interval of 5 -7 seconds between sets



HPS 20


2. Firers are to advance to the 35m point, adopt the High or Low Ready position.

3. Firers will receive 1 x 1 second exposure of marking wand

4. Firers are to advance to the 25m line, adopt the High or Low Ready position.

5. On appearance of the Figure 11 firers are to adopt the SU position and engage the target, the firer then adopts the KU position and engage the Figure 12.

6. On completion of the set, firers are to return to the High/Low Ready Position.

7. On completion of the exposures, firers are to UNLOAD.

Practice LSW – 43 (G-43) for the LSW Close Combat Shoot (Level 3)

Practice Dates ADF: 18 – 21 Apr 18 International: 1 – 5, 7 – 8 May 18

Location FFA2

Practice Objective

This Practice is to gauge the firer’s ability to effectively and rapidly employ the Service LSW, under great stress. It requires a combination of improvised firing positions, proficient LSW handling drills, and physical and psychological preparedness.



Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue Service LSW is to be used

Ammunition Sufficient ammunition will be provided for the practice

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Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


1. This is a timed practice, preliminary score will be determined from score divided by time taken.


3. This Practice is a continuous practice. 4. LSW must be kept pointing towards the targets

when reloading and during movement.


Practice LSW – 45 (G-45) for the LSW Defence

Practice Dates 4 – 8 May 18 Location Marksmanship Training Range Practice Objective.

To apply fire testing the operator to apply suppressing fire on an enemy forming up then suppressing an enemy LSW covering movement then engaging opportune targets in a defensive position.

Eligibility Service Divisions International: Individual Awards International: Gold - first place Dress and Equipment Field dress, body armour, helmet and load carrying

equipment. Weapon Service issue LSW/MG belt fed is to be used Ammunition 45 rounds per firer in 1 belt of 25 rds and 1 belt of 20

rds Conditions 1. The practice is conducted in 2 stages:

Stage 1 – Forced march Stage 2 – Defence (MTR) 2. Ammunition will be issued prior to the forced

march 3. 10 point penalty for a single shot except for the

first offence by the pair or if as a consequence of a stoppage or the last round of a belt.

4. 10 point penalty for each belt of ammunition left placed on the ground during a serial or left on the ground at the completion of a serial.

5. 50 point penalty for late arrival at MTR 6. All drills are to be conducted as required by the

operator after the order “watch and shoot”. 7. Ammunition MUST be carried in ammunition

pouches with the gun being serviced from the pouch.

8. IVDU covers are to be closed.

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Stage 1 – Forced March Procedure 1. Three firers will form up on the road adjacent to the 400m firing

point on the Classification Range. 2. Firers are to march 1 km to the MTR firing point (lanes 8, 9 and

10). 3. Firers have 4 1/2 minutes to complete the march 4. On arrival, the firers will be allocated their target lane. 5. Stage 2 will commence 5 1/2 minutes after the start of the

Stage 1 march 6. 50 point penalty for late arrival at the ‘Gate’

Stage 2 - Defence HPS MTR 450 Procedure Teams will be allocated one target lane.

Three teams only will fire in each detail. Three details will fire before forced march to the Classification Range.

Serial 1 Practice Suppressing Fire - Operator

600m/500m

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Distance 600 m, 500 m ,400 m Position Prone Bipod Shots 25 round belt Timing 2 x 10 second exposures 600m drop when hit

2 x 10 second exposures 500m drop when hit 1 x 20 second exposure 400m will remain up Interval of 2 seconds between exposures Interval of 6 seconds between serial 1 and serial 2.

Target 600m 1 x Triple Figure 11 500m 1 x Triple Figure 11 400m 1 x Double Figure 11

Scoring 5 Points per burst that strike 600m and 500m target 5 points per hit at 400m

Bonus 20 bonus points if all target exposures hit at 600m, 500m and 400m

Procedure 1. The operator loads with a 25 rd belt and engages the 600m, 500m and 400m exposures then conducts an immediate action and stoppage drill loading with a 20 rd belt in preparation for serial 2.

2. 500, 500 and 400m targets are represented by a single figure 11.

Serial 2 Practice Suppressing Fire Point Target - Operator

Distance 300 m Position Prone Bipod Shots 20 round belt Timing 1 exposure of 20 seconds, will remain up when hit Target Figure 13 Scoring 5,4 points per hit

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Procedure 1. On the appearance of the target the operator

engages the exposure with 20 rounds.

Practice LSW Aggregate - 47 (AG-47) for the Service LSW Individual Aggregate


Practice Objective





Score is the individual aggregate of Practices G-41, G-43, G-45

Practice LSW Aggregate – 48 (AG-48) for the Service LSW Section Aggregate


Practice Objective


Eligibility ADF Section:8 nominated firers International Section: 8 nominated firers

Trophy ADF: The ’SAF’ Trophy was donated in 1985 by the Small Arms Factory, Lithgow International: The ‘GHURKHA’ was presented to the Australian Team in Brunei in 2005 by the Reserve Ghurkha Unit and was first contested in 2010

Awards ADF: Gold and Silver – first and second place) International: Gold and Silver – first and second place


The score is the team aggregate of individual scores in Practice AG-47

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Practice Multiple Weapon – 50 (MW-50) for the Close Combat Shoot (Level 3)

Practice Dates ADF: 18 – 21 Apr 18 International: 1 – 5, 7 – 8 May 18

Location FFA2

Practice Objective

This Practice is to gauge the firer’s ability to effectively and rapidly employ the Service Rifle, LSW and Pistol, under great stress. It requires a combination of improvised firing positions, proficient handling drills, and physical and psychological preparedness.



Dress and Equipment

Field Dress with individual patrol order load carrying equipment body armour and helmet)

Weapon Standard issue Service LSW is to be used


Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


1. This is a timed practice, preliminary score will be determined from score divided by time taken.


3. This Practice is a continuous practice. 4. LSW must be kept pointing towards the targets

when reloading and during movement.


Practice Aggregate Multiple Weapon – 56 (AMW-56) for the Combat Shooting Individual Aggregate


Practice Objective

The aggregate of individuals employing Close Combat Shooting with Service Rifle LSW and Pistol.


Trophy ADF: The ‘Army Amenities Fund Shield’ Trophy donated in 2012 by the Army Amenities Fund and presented by the RSM-A WO1 David Ashley OAM International : The ‘Samurai’ Trophy was inaugurated in 2012

Awards ADF (Gold, Silver and Bronze - first three places) International (Gold, Silver and Bronze - first three places)

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Score is the individual aggregate of Practices R-20,R-21, R-22, R-23, R-25, P-33, P-34, P-35, G-43, MW-50

Practice Aggregate Multiple Weapon – 57 (AMW-57) Service Weapons Individual Aggregate

Practice Dates ADF: 11 May 2018 International: 25 May 2018

Practice Objective

The aggregate of individuals applying basic, advanced application of fire from 25m to 450m and Close Combat Shooting employing deliberate, rapid and snap fire in various positions with Service Rifle, LSW and Pistol.


Awards ADF (Gold, Silver and Bronze - first three places) International (Gold, Silver and Bronze - first three places)


Score is the individual aggregate of Practices AR-27, AP-37, AG-47.

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Practice Section – 60 (S-60)

for the Obstacle Course Practice “Beat the Butts” (Level 2)



Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to for engage Figure 12 targets at 300m with rapid fire engagement

Eligibility ADF Section: - 2 x 4 man fire teams International Section: 2 x 4 man fire teams

Trophy ADF: The ‘CHARGING LIGHT HORSE MAN’ Trophy was donated in 1999 by Sergeant Barry Cox, 12/16 HRL and President Canberra District Army Rifle Association 1993 - 1999 International: The ‘TIKI’ was presented to the Marksmanship Training Detachment by the visiting New Zealand Team in 1996 and first contested in 2010.

Awards ADF: Gold and Silver – first and second place International: Gold and Silver – first and second place)

Dress and Equipment

Field Dress with individual patrol order load carrying equipment, Body Armour and Helmet)


Ammunition Rifle – 20 rounds,

Range Task No

Conditions Distance Position Shots Targets

300 m PU 10 rounds per firer 15 x Figure 12 targets 1 metre apart

Procedure

1. The team will be lined up at the 400m point in the prone position at LOAD.

2. The appearance of the first target will be the signal for the team to advance, negotiate the obstacles and run to the 300m point, adopt the prone position and engage the targets.

3. Members of the team may assist each other over the obstacles but each competitor must carry their own rifle and equipment.

4. A target appears every 5 seconds and continues to do so as long as one or more targets remain exposed. A target is withdrawn when hit.

5. Targets appear in sequence starting from the left. 6. The time is taken from the appearance of the first target

until all targets are down. The time will not stop unless all firers are on the firing point.

7. Unused ammunition is to be counted and 0.5 of a second is deducted from the time for each round.

8. The time taken for both fire teams will be aggregated for the practice time

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Practice Section S-61

Section Practice (Level 2)

Practice Dates ADF: 21 Apr 18 International: 7 and 8 May 18

Location ADF Section: Classification Range (Stage 1 and 2 only) International Section: Classification Range and Marksmanship Training Range

Practice Objective

The objective of this Practice is to simulate an approach march, using fire and movement, at Figure targets from 100 to 400 m and a forced march from the Classification Range to the Marksmanship Training Range and adopting a defensive position.

Eligibility ADF Section: 8 firers International Section: 8 firers

Team Composition

ADF and International Section: 6 Riflemen and 2 Gunners

Trophy ADF: The ‘LION TROPHY’ was donated in 1988 to mark the affiliation between the British Army Rifle Association and the Australian Army Rifle Association. It was originally awarded for Practice 80 Section (MG) from 1989 -1994 and awarded for Practice 80 Section (LSW) from 1995 – 2000. It was subsequently awarded for the Team Assault/Defence Practice in 2010. International: The ‘PERSHING SHIELD’ donated in 1995 by the United States National Guard.


Dress and Equipment



Practice HPS 1500

Range Task No


1. The Practice is conducted in 4 stages: Stage 1 - Approach march Stage 2 – Assault (Classification Range) Stage 3 – Forced march and re-organisation Stage 4 – Defence (MTR) 2. Ammunition for the Assault and Defence will

be issued prior to the start 3. On clearance from the Classification Range,

magazines for the Defence Practice are to be accounted for.

Stage 1 and 2

Ammunition Rifle 25 rounds each

LSW 75 rounds each in 5 belts of 15 rounds Rifle 150 rounds, LSW/MG 150 rounds

Targets Left Assault Group 400m, 2 x Figure 11 300m, 1 x Figure 13 200m, 1 x Figure 13

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100m, 1 x Figure 12 moving 100 – 50m, 1 x Figure 12, 1 x Figure 14 Right Assault Group 400m, 2 x Figure 11 300m, 1 x Figure 13, 1 x Figure 12 200m, 1 x Figure 11 moving 100m, 1 x Figure 12 moving 100 – 50m, 1 x Figure 12, 1 x Figure 14

Scoring 5 Points per hit

Penalties 1. There will be a bonus of 150 points. Penalties will be deducted from the bonus only. Any remaining bonus will be added to the score.

2. Late arrival – 50 points each 3. Target not hit - 20 points each target 4. Moving without cover fire – 10 points for each

offence 5. LSW/MG firing single shot – 10 points each

offence

Procedures 1. The Practice is a fire with movement practice. 2. Assault groups waiting to move forward are

not to move until they are under the cover of fire from the forward assault group.

3. Sections will be allocated two blocks (2 firers per lane) 7 & 8 B Block and 3 & 4 C Block and are to remain in those lanes until the Practice is completed.

4. The LSW/MG operators are to ‘UNLOAD’ and ‘LOAD’ after each engagement prior to any movement except for Stage 3 – The Fight Through.

5. Safety catches are to be set to safe prior to any movement.

6. The interval between stages will normally be 15 seconds, although the OIC Practice will not give the command for the wand to be raised until he is satisfied that all safety catches are applied and all LSW/MGs are in the ‘LOAD’ condition

7. Firers are to engage targets in their firing lane only

8. If a protest is upheld, the team is to complete all stages.

9. Challenges to scores will not be accepted

Stage 1 Deployment

Conditions 1. The team, carrying their ammunition is to march 1 km to the FUP within 7 minutes or 2.4km within 16 minutes. Weather conditions will determine march distance.

2. On arrival, the Left Assault Group is to deploy on the 400m firing point on lanes 3 and 4 (two per lane) on B Block. The Right Assault Group

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is to deploy on the 400m mound covering off lanes 7 & 8 (two per lane) on C Block.

3. The OIC Practice will bring the team to the ‘ACTION’ condition.

4. Stage 2 will commence 8 minutes or 17 minutes after the section deploys from the start point with the OIC Practice ordering ‘Watch and Shoot’.

5. Members arriving after the seven minutes or 17 minutes but before the commencement of Stage 2 can fire (late arrival penalties apply)

6. Members arriving after the commencement of Stage 2 can join their fire group and fire at the next Serial as directed by the OIC Practice (late arrival penalty applies

Stage 2 Attack

Serial 1 Left/Right Assault Groups 400m

1. Position any prone 2. 1 x 15 second exposure of 2 x Figure 11

targets, 90 cm apart 3. Rifles fire 5 rounds, LSW/MG fire 15 rounds in

bursts. At the end of the exposure the LSW/MG are to ‘UNLOAD’ and ‘LOAD’

4. Interval of 15 seconds before Serial 2

Serial 2 Left Assault Group 300m

1. Position any prone 2. 1 x 1 second exposure of a marking wand

followed by a 30 second interval 3. On exposure of the marking wand the Left

Assault Group is to advance to 300m. 4. On exposure of a Figure 13 target for 15

seconds, rifles fire 5 rounds and LSW/MG fire 15 rounds in bursts. At the end of the exposure the LSW/MG are to ‘UNLOAD’ and ‘LOAD’

Serial 3 Right Assault Group 300m

1. Position any prone 2. When the left group opens fire, the Right

Assault Group is to advance to 300m. 3. 30 seconds after the left group opens fire, the

right group will receive 1 x 15 second exposure of a 1 x Figure 13 and 1 x Figure 12 target 90 cm apart.

4. On exposure of the targets, rifles fire 5 rounds and LSW/MG fire 15 rounds in bursts. At the end of the exposure the LSW/MG are to ‘UNLOAD’ and ‘LOAD’



1. Position any prone 2. 1 x 1 second exposure of a marking wand

followed by a 30 second interval 3. On exposure of the wand the left group

advance to the 200m point. 4. On exposure of a Figure 13 target for 15

seconds, the rifles fire 5 rounds and LSW/MG fire 15 rounds in bursts. At the end of the

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exposure the LSW/MG are to ‘UNLOAD’ and ‘LOAD’


1. Position any prone 2. When the left assault group opens fire the right

group will advance to the 200m point 3. 30 seconds after the left group opens fire, the

right group will receive 5 x 3 second exposures of a moving Figure 11 target (walking). Interval between exposures 3 to 5 seconds

4. On exposure of the target, rifles fire 5 rounds total and LSW/MG fire 15 rounds in bursts. At the end of the exposure the LSW/MG are to ‘UNLOAD’ and ‘LOAD’



1. Position Kneeling Unsupported 2. 1 x 1 second exposure of a marking wand

followed by a 30 second interval 3. On exposure of the wand the left group

advance to the 100m point. 4. At the end of the 30 second interval the left

group will receive 5 x 3 second exposures of a moving Figure 12 target (walking). Interval between exposures 3 to 5 seconds




1. Position Kneeling Unsupported 2. When the left assault group opens fire the right

group will advance to the 100m point 3. 30 seconds after the left group opens fire, the

right group will receive 5 x 3 second exposures of a moving Figure 12 target (walking). Interval between exposures 3 to 5 seconds


Serial 8 Left/Right Assault Group 90, 80, 70m

1. Position Standing Unsupported 2. LSW/MG are to move in the ‘ACTION’

condition 3. Each group will receive 1 x 3 second exposure

of 1 x Figure 12 at the 90, 80 and 70 m points and 1 x Figure 14 target at the 60 and 50 m points during the Advance from 100m.

Procedure 1. When the right assault group has completed firing at 100m, the OIC Practice will order the LSW/MG to ‘ACTION’ then order the team to

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advance

2. On appearance of the targets the firers are to stop, adopt the Standing Unsupported position and engage with rifle one round each exposure and LSW/MG any number of burst each exposure

3. On completion of each engagement, the OIC Practice will realign the team to the firing point and then order the team to advance.

Defence

Stage 3 and Stage 4

Ammunition Rifle 33 rounds each LSW/MG 85 rounds each Rifle 198 rounds, LSW/MG 170 rounds

Target 300 and 400 m Figure 11 (fall when hit)

100 and 200 m Figure 12 (fall when hit)


Penalties Deduct 50 points for each late arrival

Deduct 10 points of LSW/MG firing single shot

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Procedure 1. The Practice is fired on the MTR with the VDU closed

2. Firers are to engage targets in their firing lane only

3. Firing is from the Standing Supported positing in the weapon pit in lanes 2-9. Lane 1 and 10 are ‘Deselected’

4. Riflemen are to fire one round at each exposure, Gunners my fire any number of bursts

5. If a protest is upheld, the team is to complete all stages.

6. Challenges to scores will not be accepted.

Stage 3 Forced March

1. On clearance from the 70m firing point on the Classification Range, the section is to proceed to the MTR along the road on the left of the Classification range joining the road at the rear of the ranges.

2. Movement from the Classification Range on completion of the Clearance, to the MTR FUP, is to be within 8 minutes.

3. On arrival at the counter penetration position (MTR firing point), the section is to deploy into the weapon pits (Riflemen 2-7, Gunners lane 8 and 9).

4. The Commander is to order ‘ACTION’. 5. Weapons may be rested. 6. Stage 4 will commence 9 minutes after the

section is cleared from the Classification Range with the OIC Practice ordering ‘Watch

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and Shoot’.

7. Members arriving after Stage 4 commences will be permitted to fire (penalty applies for late arrival)

Stage 4 Defence

Phase 1 Enemy Assault

1. 10 x 3 second exposures of targets from 400 to 100m simulating an assault progressing towards the firer.

Phase 2 Enemy Fight Through

1. 13 exposures of single and multiple targets (different ranges) from 400 to 100 m. Single targets will be exposed for 3 seconds each and multiple targets will be exposed for 5 seconds each.

Phase 3 Enemy Withdrawal

1. 10 x 3 second exposures of targets from 100 to 400 m simulating a withdrawal away from the firer.

Practice Section – 62 (S-62) for the Service Rifle Falling Plate Practice (Level 2)



Practice Objective.

The aim of this practice is to quickly and accurately engage a series of targets, as part of a team, using the least ammunition to effectively engage targets, from a static firing position, with an approach to the firing position to replicate the physical stresses of the battlefield

Eligibility ADF Section: 2 x 4 man fire team International Section: 2 x 4 man fire team

Trophy ADF: The ‘RAR ASSOCIATION’ Trophy was donated in 1984 by the Royal Australian Regiment Association. International: The ‘CANADA PLATE’ Trophy was presented to LTCOL R.W. Wigney (Rtd) by the visiting Canadian Team in 1997 and first contested in 1998.


Dress and Equipment

Field Dress with individual patrol order load carrying equipment, body armour and helmet

Weapon Standard issue Service Rifle

Ammunition 40 rounds

Range Task No


Distance 200 m

Position Any Prone

Shoots 10 rounds per firer

Targets Eight 30cm square plates, approximately 30 cm apart

Procedure 1. Teams are to line up in the prone position at

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the 300m firing point with the rifle in the LOAD condition

2. On the command ‘GO’, teams will run to the 200 firing point and adopt the PU position. Firers are to carry out ACTION and engage the targets.

3. Firers are not to ACTION the weapon until they are in the prone position.

4. The team wins if they knock down: a. All of their plates in the shortest time, b. The greater number of targets, or c. All of their targets in the same time as

another team, but fires less rounds. 5. Teams are to continue to fire until all targets

are knocked down or they run out of ammunition.

6. In the event of a tie, the tied teams are to reshoot.

Practice Section 63 (S-63) for the Service Pistol Falling Plate Practice (Level 2)



Practice Objective.


Eligibility ADF Section: 2 x 4 man fire team International Section: 2 x 4 man fire team

Trophy ADF: The 5 BASE WORKSHOP’ Trophy was donated in 1987 by 5 Base Workshop Battalion International: The Pistol Falling Plate Trophy was inaugurated in 2002 for the International competition.


Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue Service Pistol


Range Task No


Distance 15 m

Position Standing


Targets 10 clay targets or targets of similar size

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Procedure 1. Teams are to line up in the prone position at

the 20m firing point with the rifle in the LOAD condition

2. On the command ‘GO’, teams will run to the 15m firing point and adopt the SU position.

3. Firers are to carry out ACTION and engage the targets.


5. The team wins if they knock down: a. All of their plates in the shortest time, b. The greater number of targets, or c. All of their targets in the same time as another

team, but fires less rounds. 6. Teams are to continue to fire until all targets



Practice Section – 64 (S-64) for the LSW Falling Plate Practice (Level 2)



Practice Objective.


Eligibility ADF Section (2 x 2 man team) International Section (2 x 2 man team)

Trophy ADF: The ‘SIXTH BRIGADE’ Trophy was donated in 1985 by the Sixth Brigade. The trophy was awarded to MG and LSW teams of two until 1998. It became an individual Practice in 1999, with the trophy subsequently awarded for the LSW Falling Plate in 2009. International: The ‘LSW FALLING PLATE’ Trophy was inaugurated in 2002 for the Brigade and International LSW Falling Plate Competition and subsequently awarded for the International competition only in 2009

Awards ADF: Gold and Silver - first and second place International: Gold and Silver - first and second place

Dress and Equipment

Field Dress with individual patrol order load carrying equipment, body armour and helmet)

Weapon Standard issue LSW

Ammunition 60 rounds link

Range Task No

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Distance 200 m

Position Any Prone


Targets Eight 30cm square plates, approximately 30 cm apart

Procedure 1. Teams are to line up in the prone position at the 300m firing point with the with the LSW/MG in the LOAD condition

2. On the command ‘GO’, teams will run to the 200 firing point and adopt the PU position.

3. Firers are to carry out ACTION and engage the targets.


5. The team wins if they knock down: a. All of their plates in the shortest time, b. The greater number of targets, or c. All of their targets in the same time as

another team, but fires less rounds. 6. Teams are to continue to fire until all targets



Practice Section – 65 (S-65) for the International Service Rifle Practice (Level 2)

‘Commander In Chief’



Practice Objective.

The Practice objective is for individuals within a 6 member team to apply application of fire at various targets from 450m to 100m using the Service Rifle. This Practice uses deliberate, rapid and snap serials using prone, kneeling and standing unsupported positions

Eligibility International Sections (Including AACST, RAN and RAAF Teams) The Team will consist of 6 Firers, Team Captain and Coach

Trophy The ‘COMMANDER IN CHIEF’ Trophy was presented in 1988, Australia’s Bicentennial year, by Sir Ninian Stephen AK, GCMG, GCVO, KBE, Governor General of Australia and Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force. The Trophy will remain in Australia irrespective of the winning country. The trophy is contested anywhere in the world an Australian Team is competing, by arrangement with the host country.

Awards Ist Place Gold Medallions – Captain, Coach and 6 Team Members 2nd Place Silver Medallions – Captain, Coach and 6 Team Members

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Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue Service Rifle

Ammunition

Range Task No


Coaching Coaching is permitted, Coaches may be non-shooting. Coaches optics may be rested. Coaches may coach during run down practices.

Observers Teams may post an observer in the butts during the Match. Observers are not permitted to maintain communications between themselves and their team

Sighting Shots

There will be no sighting shots fired, except in Practice 1.

Challenges Challenges to scores will not be accepted. It is the observer’s responsibility to ensure each shot is spotted and scored correctly.

Target Lanes

Each team will be allocated three sequential lanes. The lanes will be decided by the drawing of markers. International Teams will draw for targets on the left of the range.

Serial 1 Practice Rifle - Deliberate

Distance 450

Position Any Prone

Shots 2 sighters, 10 to score

Target Type B

Timing 40 minutes per team

Scoring V, 5, 4, 3, 2

Practice HPS

50.10

Procedure 1. Each shot will be spotted and the value indicated

2. Scorers will be provided from another team 3. All members of the team must complete their

10 rounds in 40 minute 4. The next firer may take their position at any

time.

Serial 2 Practice Run-Down

Distance/ Position

450 Any Prone 400 Any Prone 300 Any Prone 200 KU 100 SU

Shots 10 to score. 2 shots at 450, 400, 300, 200, and 100

Target 450, 400 Type B

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300, 200, 100 Figure 12

Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Practice HPS

50.10

Conditions 1. Firers must stay in each firing position until the marking wand is exposed

2. Safety catches are to be at ‘SAFE’ during all movement

Procedure 1. At 450, firers are to be in the High/Low Ready Position with rifles in the ‘ACTION’ condition 3m behind the firing point.

2. When targets appear, firers are to move forward adopt Any Prone position and fire 2 shots.

3. On each subsequent exposure of a Marking Wand, firers are to advance to the next firing point and fire 2 shots

4. Firers must remain in the firing position until the Marking Wand is exposed

5. Safety catches are to be applied before movement

450 On exposure of target move forward Any Prone 1 x 15 second exposure of a Type B 2 shots Interval of 10 seconds

400 1 x 1 second exposure of marking wand, run to 400 After 10 seconds there will be 1 x 25 second exposure of a Type B Any Prone 2 shots Interval of 10 seconds

300 1 x 1 second exposure of the marking wand, run to 300 After 10 seconds there will be 1 x 25 second exposure of a Figure 12 Any Prone 2 shots Interval of 10 seconds

200 1 x 1 second exposure of the marking wand, run to 200 After 10 seconds there will be 1 x 25 second exposure of a Figure 12 KU 2 shots Interval of 10 seconds

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100 1 x 1 second exposure of the marking wand, run to 100 After 10 seconds there will be 1 x 25 second exposure of a Figure 12 SU 2 shots


Distance 400 to 300

Position Any Prone

Shots 30 to score (10 rounds each firer)

Target Figure 11, Figure 12, Figure 14

Timing 3 x 60 second exposures no interval

Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Practice HPS

150.20

Procedure 1. 3 firers per target lane 2. On exposure of Figure 11, number 1 runs from

400m to 300m and engages target. 3. When the number 1 engages, the number 2

runs to the 300m mound and engages the target

4. When the number 2 engages, the number 3 runs to the 300m mound and engages the target

5. Each target will appear for 60 seconds in succession Figure 11, Figure 12, Figure 14

6. Firers may engage any exposed target.


Distance 200 - 100

Position Kneeling and Standing

Shots 10 to score

Target Figure 12

Timing 10 x 3 second exposures (5 at 200, 5 at 100)

Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Practice HPS

50.10

Procedure 1. On exposure of the marking wand firers have 30 seconds to run from 300 to 200 mound. Firers must go to ground between 250 and 225 m then continue to the 200m mound.

2. Firers engage each exposure with 1 round from the Kneeling position. Firers remain in Kneeling position.

3. On exposure of the marking wand firers have 30 seconds to run from 200 to 100 mound. Firers must go to ground between 150 and 125 m then continue to the 100m mound.

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4. Firers engage each exposure with 1 round

from the Standing position.


Distance 100

Position Kneeling or Standing

Shots 10 to score

Target Figure 12, Figure 14

Timing 5 x 3 second (Figure 12), 5 x 5 second exposures (Figure 14), intervals of 1 to 15 seconds

Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Practice HPS

50.10

Procedure 1. Firers are to engage each exposure with 1 round from the Standing or Kneeling position. Firers must return to the High/Low Ready Position

Practice Section – 66 (S-66) for the Guardsman Challenge (Level 2)



Practice Objective

This Practice recognises the close bond between Australia and the United Kingdom.

Eligibility The Two teams will be drawn from the Australia Army Combat Shooting Team (AACST) and the United Kingdom Combat Shooting Team. Teams will consist of 8 members, 6 rifle and 2 LSW

Trophy MAJ GEN Hurley donated the Guardsman Trophy to AASAM to foster this relationship. The trophy was a gift from the UK Army to MAJ GEN Hurley

Awards First – Guardsman Trophy & Gold Medallions for Team Captain, Coach and (8) Gold Medallions Second – Silver Medallions for Team Captain, Coach and (8) Silver Medallions

Dress and Equipment




Range Task No


1. This Practice format will change each year. The Practice procedure will be advised to individuals on arrival at the firing point

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Practice Section – 67 (S-67)

for the ANZAC Challenge (Level 2)

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. In 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul in Turkey), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and an ally of Germany. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they took in that name endures to this day.



Practice Objective

This Practice recognises the close bond between Australia and New Zealand

Eligibility Australia and New Zealand versus a Coalition of International Teams.

Team Configuration

A section will consist of 10 rifle and 2 machine gun teams (5.56 or 7.62mm) drawn from the ANZAC Team and the Coalition Section Each International Coalition team will select 2 x rifle and 1 x machine. The names of each firer will be transcribed on paper and drawn from a container by Australian and New Zealand Team Captains. Each discipline will be drawn separately.

Trophy The ANZAC Trophy inaugurated in 2015

Awards First – ANZAC Trophy & Gold Medallions for Team Captain, Coach and (14) Gold Medallions Second – Silver Medallions for Team Captain, Coach and (14) Silver Medallions

Dress and Equipment

Field Dress with individual patrol order load carrying equipment, body armour and helmet)



Range Task No


1. This Practice is the same Practice as the Guardsman Challenge (Practice S-66). The format will change each year. The Practice procedure will be advised to individuals on arrival at the firing point

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Night Practice Rifle – 70 (NP-70)

for the Service Rifle Night Moving Target (Level 1)

Practice Dates ADF: 17 - 21 Apr 18 International: 29 Apr - 4 May 18


Practice Objective

This Practice is for individuals to apply application of fire at one moving Figure 11 target at ranges from 100m to 25m employing fire from the kneeling and standing unsupported positions using Night Vision Goggles and Night Aiming Device.


Awards ADF: Gold,– first place International: Gold - first place

Dress and Equipment

Field Dress with individual patrol order load carrying equipment, body armour, helmet and Night Vision Goggles

Weapon Standard issue Service Rifle with Night Aiming Device

Ammunition 32 rounds per firer (1 x magazine of 12 and 1 x magazine of 20 rounds)

Range Task No

Practice HPS 160


Procedure

This Practice is fired continuously. There will be no break between serials except for the OIC Practice to give range orders. Magazine change is to be carried out without order. Firers may start with either magazine. Exposure of static round markers at 100m indicates firer movement forward


Distance 100 m


Shots 8

Timing 1 second round marker, 8 second interval, 2 x walking (5 seconds), 2 x running (3 seconds) exposures in random order at intervals of 5 to 20 seconds.

Target Figure 11

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. Firers adopt the High/Low Ready Position 3m behind the firing line.

2. On appearance of the round marker, firers move to the 100m firing point, adopt the Kneeling Unsupported position

3. 2 rounds only to be fired at each target. 4. Targets remain up if hit

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5. Remain in the Kneeling position, at ACTION

(safety catch applied)


Distance 75 m


Shots 8


Target Figure 11

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. On appearance of the round markers, move to the 75m firing point and adopt the kneeling unsupported position.

2. 2 rounds only to be fired at each target. 3. Targets will remain up if hit. 4. Remain in Kneeling position at ACTION


Distance 50 m


Shots 8


Target Figure 11

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. On appearance of the round markers, move to the 50m firing point and adopt the standing unsupported position.

2. 2 rounds only to be fired at each target. 3. Targets will remain up if hit. 4. On completion of the last exposure, ACTION

and adopt the High/Low Ready Position.


Distance 25 m


Shots 8


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Target Figure 11

Scoring 5, 4, 3

Serial HPS 40

Procedure 1. On appearance of the round markers, move to the 25m firing point and adopt the standing unsupported position.

2. 2 rounds only to be fired at each target. 3. Targets will remain up if hit.

Night Practice Rifle – 71 (NP-71) for the Night Static Threat Engagement Close Combat Shoot (Level 3)

Practice Dates ADF: 17 - 20 Apr 18 International: 29 Apr - 4 May 18

Location Open 2

Practice Objective

This Practice is to test the accuracy and weapon handling skills in static close combat shooting using Night Vision Goggles and Night Aiming Device



Dress and Equipment

Field Dress with individual patrol order load carrying equipment, body armour, helmet, Night Vision Goggles and Night Aiming Device



Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


Procedure

1. Overall Score will be the Preliminary Score divided by Time Taken, ie : 60 ÷ 8.2 secs = 7.31

2. The highest overall preliminary score will be awarded 100 pts, and then all other scores will be determined using a % against the highest score, ie: Example 1: a preliminary score of 7.05 (60 ÷ 8.5 secs = 7.05) or 96.6% will results in a final score of 96.6 Example 2: a preliminary score of (47 ÷ 9.1 secs = 5.16) or 70.6 % will result in a final score of 70.6


Distance 5m

Position Standing



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Scoring Values will be 5, 3

Maximum preliminary score will be 60




Night Practice Rifle – 71 (NP-71) for the Night Turn to Threat Engagement Close Combat Shoot (Level 3)

Practice Dates ADF: 17 – 20 Apr 18 International: 29 Apr – 4 May 18

Location Open 2

Practice Objective

This Practice is to test the accuracy and weapon handling skills in static turn and moving close combat shooting using Night Vision Goggles and Night Aiming Device



Dress and Equipment




Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


Procedure

1. This practice is a Close Combat Shooting practice with no target engagement orders after the appearance of the first target

2. Firers are to change magazines without orders 3. Shot timer or electronic target system will be



7. The highest overall preliminary score will be awarded 100 pts, and then all other scores will be determined using a % against the highest score, ie : Example 1 : a preliminary score of 3.68 (60 ÷ 16.3 secs = 3.68) or 88.5% will results in a final score of 88.5 Example 2 : a preliminary score of 2.17 (38 ÷

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17.5 secs = 2.17) or 52.2 % will result in a final score of 52.2


Distance 25m


Shots 6

Target Figure 11H






Distance 25 - 10m

Position Moving

Shots 6






Night Practice Rifle – 73 (NP-73)

for the Night Close Combat Shoot (Level 3) Trial

Practice Dates ADF: 18 – 21 Apr 18

Location Sneaker Range (FFA 5)

Practice Objective

This Practice is to gauge the firer’s ability to effectively and rapidly employ the service rifle, under great stress. It requires a combination of improvised firing positions, proficient weapon handling drills, and physical and psychological preparedness using Night Vision Goggles and Night Aiming Device .


Awards ADF: Gold – first place

Dress and Equipment



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Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


1. This Practice has 2 Stages. 2. Sufficient ammunition will be provided for the 3

Stages. Ammunition use at each Stage as determined by the firer

3. Rifles must be kept pointing towards the targets when reloading and during movement.



Night Practice Aggregate - 77 (ANP-77)

for the Night Practice Individual Aggregate


Practice Objective

The aggregate of individuals applying basic, advanced application of fire and Close Combat Shooting employing deliberate, rapid and snap fire in various positions using Night Vision Goggles and Night Aiming Device.




Score is the individual aggregate of Practices NP-70, NP-71, NP-72, NP-73

Night Practice Aggregate – 78 (ANP-78) for the Service LSW Section Aggregate


Practice Objective

The section aggregate of individuals applying basic, advanced application of fire and Close Combat Shooting employing deliberate, rapid and snap fire in various positions using Night Vision Goggles and Night Aiming Device.

Eligibility ADF Section:8 nominated firers International Section: 8 nominated firers

Trophy ADF: The ‘Big Blue One’ Trophy was donated in 1989 by First Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment

Awards ADF: Gold and Silver – first and second place) International: Gold and Silver – first and second place


The score is the team aggregate of individual scores in Practice AG-47

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Practice Championship Aggregate – 80 (CA-80) for the International Weapons Championship

Practice Dates International : 8 May 18

Eligibility International Team (Team Captain, Adjutant, two coaches and up to 9 firers)

Trophy The ‘VICKERS’ Trophy was inaugurated in 1989.

Awards Gold - first place (13) Silver - second place (13)


The score is the aggregate of Practice AR-28,A P-38, AG-48, S-61

Practice Championship Aggregate – 81 (CA-81) Section Weapons Championship


Eligibility Team Captain, Adjutant, two coaches and up to 9 firers

Trophy The ‘WESTERN FRONT’ Trophy was inaugurated in 2003



The score is the aggregate of Practice AR-28, AP-38, AG-48, S-61, ANP-78

Practice Championship Aggregate – 83 (CA-83) for the Regular Infantry Battalion Weapons Championship


Eligibility Restricted to Battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment. Unit teams of 5 firers and a coach.

Trophy The ‘KING GEORGE IV WHISKY SHIELD’ was donated by LTCOL R.A. Wigney (Rtd). The trophy was originally designed and manufactured by his farther, A.H. Wigney in 1922 and contested within the First Division.




Practice Championship Aggregate – 84 (CA-84) for the Reserve Infantry Battalion Weapons Championship


Eligibility Restricted to Reserve Battalion teams of 5 firers and a coach.

Trophy The ‘RETURNED SERVICES LEAGUE’ Trophy was donated by the Returned Servicemen’s League in 1935 for competition

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between Reserve Infantry Battalions and University Regiments




Practice Championship Aggregate – 85 (CA-85)

for the Royal Australian Navy Weapons Championship


Eligibility Restricted to Ships and Establishment of the Royal Australian Navy. Teams of 4 to 5 firers and a coach.

Trophy The ‘CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF’ Trophy was inaugurated in 1995 until 2000 and again in 2009.



The score is the aggregate of Practice AR-28, AP-38

Practice Championship Aggregate – 86 (CA-86) for the Royal Australian Air Force Weapons Championship


Eligibility Restricted to units of the Royal Australian Air Force. Teams of 4 to 5 firers and Coach

Trophy The ‘THE RAAF’ Trophy was inaugurated in 1991 by the RAAF for the Royal Australian Air Force for the Minor Unit Teams Championships until 2000. The trophy was subsequently awarded for the RAAF Unit Weapons Championship in 2009.



The score is the aggregate of Practice AR-28

Practice Championship Aggregate – 87 (CA-87) for the Australian and New Zealand International Teams Championships


Eligibility Service Divisions Restricted to Australia and New Zealand. Teams consist of Team Captain, Adjutant, two coaches and up to 9 firers

Trophy The original ‘ANZAC’ Trophy was inaugurated in 1988, during the Bicentennial Military Tattoo for the ‘Gun Run’. It was contested at AASAM 1989. In 1990 the trophy was returned to the gunners. A new trophy “THE AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ARMIES SMALL ARMS SHOOTING CUP’ was donated by the New Zealand Army in 1991 for competition between Australia and New

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Zealand, retrospective to 1990. Between competitions the Trophy will be displayed in the New Zealand Army Museum, Waiouru.



A multiple aggregate of any AASAM practices, to be mutually agreed by the Captains of the Australian and New Zealand teams prior to competing. Teams will be allocated 1 point per win.

Practice No Practice 88

Practice Name Friendship Challenge


Eligibility Restricted to Pacific Island Nations, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste. Consist of Team Captain, Adjutant, two coaches and up to 9 firers.



A multiple aggregate of any AASAM practices, to be mutually agreed by the Captains of the teams prior to competing.

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CHAMPION SHOT OF THE DEFENCE FORCE

Practice Champion Shot – 100 (CS-100) for the Champion Shot of the Defence Force Qualification Practice

Objective For individual (not part of a participating section) qualification to enter the Champion Shot of the Navy, Army and Air Force

Eligibility Navy, Army and Air Force

Dress and Equipment

Field dress and load carrying equipment is to be worn


1. The qualification for the Champion Shot of the Defence Force (Navy, Army and Air Force) is as follows: a. Individual (not part of a section contesting AASAM)

minimum score: (1) Live Fire 6 – 200, or (2) AMP – 210

2. The qualification shoot may be conducted on an MTR, Classification Range or the Weapons Training Simulator System.

3. AASAM Section members automatic entry

Practice Champion Shot – 101 (CS-101) for the Champion Shot of the Defence Force

Objective CS-101 of the Champion Shot is used to select the top competitors for the Champion Shot of the Defence Force final

Eligibility Army top 20 aggregate RAN top 5 aggregate RAAF top 5 aggregate

Trophy The Powder Horn

Awards The ‘ARMY 20’ Badge was approved on 27 August 1992, to be awarded to Army competitors who qualify in the final 20 of the Champion Shot Army Competition. The award was made retrospectively to 1988.


Aggregate of Practice AR-27, AG-47, NP-77

Practice Champion Shot – 102 (CS-102) for the Champion Shot International

Objective CS-102 of the Champion Shot is used to select the top competitors for the Champion Shot International

Eligibility International top 20 aggregate


Aggregate of Practice AR-27, AG-47

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Practice Champion Shot – 103 (CS-103)

for the Champion Shot of the Australian Defence Force Final

Practice Dates 22 Apr 18


Practice Objective.

This Practice is to determine the Champion Shot of each Defence Service Division (Army, Navy and Air Force). The Practice will “retire” members during the serials based upon progressive scores until only 2 remain in serial 6 from which only 1 member will emerge the winner with the title of Champion Shot of their respective service. In addition, the highest score achieved from the 3 service winners will also determine the overall Champion Shot of the Australian Defence Force (AASAM Champion).

Eligibility Australian Army Top 20 Australian Navy Top 5 Australian Air Force Top 5

Awards Champion Shot of the Defence Force Medal – Army Champion Shot of the Defence Force Medal – Navy Champion Shot of the Defence Force Medal – Air Force Champion Shot of the Australian Defence Force

Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue Service Rifle and LSW

Ammunition 110 Ball, 60 Ball Link

Range Task No


Practice Selection

1. The Champion Shot the Army, Navy and Air Force finalist are selected based on scores in Practice CS 101 All scores are zeroed for the Champion Shot final.

2. The Champion Shot Army is the aggregate score of Rifle and LSW serials in Practice 103.

3. The Champion Shot Navy and Air Force is the aggregate score of the Rifle serials only in Practice 103. Note : Navy and Air Force my shoot LSW practices if qualified on the weapon for the AASAM Champion Shot Of the Defence Force title.

4. On completion of Serial 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2 x Army and 1 x Navy and Air Force with the lowest aggregate scores will be cut away.

5. Serial 6 will have 2 x Army, Navy and Air Force contesting the Final of the Champion Shots Defence Force for their Service.

Practice Format

1. There are six serials in the ADF Final, starting

with the LSW at 450/400/300m followed by Rifle at 450/400/300/200m.

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2. There will be staged retirements based on

progress scores until only the two firers left for serial 6.

Serial 1 - LSW 450, 400, 300 Army x 20 Navy x 5 Air Force x 5 Serial 2 - Rifle 450, 400, 300 Army x 20 Navy x 5 Air Force x 5 (First Retire : Army x 5) Serial 3 - Rifle 300 Army x 15 Navy x 5 Air Force x 5 (Second Retire : Army x 5 Serial 4 - Rifle 300, 200 Army x 10 Navy x 4 Air Force x 4 (Third Retire : Army x 4, Navy and Air Force x 1 each) Serial 5 - Rifle 200 Army x 6 Navy x 3 Air Force x 3 (Fourth Retire : Army x 4, Navy and Air Force x 1 each) Serial 6 (FINAL) – Rifle Army x 2 Navy x 2 Air Force x 2

Serial 1 Practice Rundown

Weapon LSW

Distance 450, 400, 300

Position Prone

Shots 60 to score

Target Figure 11 x 3 (frame target turners)

Scoring 450 and 400m - 5 Points each target suppressed 300m - V,5,4,3

Procedure

450m

1. 3m behind the 450m firing point at ACTION. 2. 1 x 30 second exposure of 3 x Figure 11

targets

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3. On appearance of the targets move to the

firing point and engage. 4. Targets will drop when hit 5. Interval of 10 seconds

400m

1. 1 x 1 second exposure of a Marking Wand, run to 400

2. 15 second interval 3. 1 x 20 second exposure of 3 x Figure 11

targets 4. Prone 5. Each target will drop when hit 6. Interval of 10 seconds

300m 1. 1 x 1 second exposure of a Marking Wand, run to 300

2. 25 second interval 3. 10 x 4 second exposure of a hand held Figure

11 target over a frontage of 1.5m


Weapon Rifle

Distance 450, 400, 300

Position Prone

Shots 22 to score



Practice HPS

100

Procedure

450m

1. 3m behind the 450m firing point at ACTION. 2. On appearance of the targets move to the

firing point and engage. 3. 1 x 25 second exposure of 3 x Figure 11

targets 4. Targets will turn when hit 5. Interval of 10 seconds


2. 15 second interval 3. 1 x 20 second exposure of a Figure 11 4. Each target will turn when hit 5. Interval of 10 seconds



11 over a 1.5m frontage 4. Army – 2 lowest aggregate scores retire

Serial 3 Practice Rapid/Snap

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Distance 300

Position Any Prone

Shots 10 to score


Timing 1 x 10 second, 5 x 3 second exposures in random order

Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Practice HPS

50.10

Procedure 1. 3m behind firing point High/Low Ready 2. On appearance of marking wand move

forward and adopt Any Prone Position. 3. Interval of 6 seconds 4. Firers are to engage the 10 second exposure

with 5 rounds and the 3 second exposures with 1 round.

5. Army – 2 lowest aggregate scores retire 6. Navy/Air Force – lowest aggregate score

retires


Distance 300, 200

Position Kneeling

Shots 10 to score


Timing 1 x 12 second, 1 x 20 second

Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Practice HPS

50.10

Procedure 1. 3m behind firing point High/Low Ready 2. On appearance of Figure 11 move forward and

adopt the Kneeling position and fire 5 rounds rapid in 12 seconds

3. Remain in kneeling position at ACTION 4. On appearance of a marking wand move to

the 200m firing point 5. Interval of 10 seconds 6. 1 exposure of 20 seconds, firers are to engage

Figure 12 with 5 rounds 7. Army – 2 lowest aggregate scores retire 8. Navy/Air Force – lowest aggregate score

retires


Distance 200 - 100

Position Kneeling 200, Standing 100

Shots 10 to score


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Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Practice HPS

50.10





Figure 12 with 5 rounds 1. 6 lowest aggregate scores retire

Serial 6 Practice Champion Shot Final


1. Serial 6 determines the Champion Shot of the Army Navy and Air Force.

2. Details of the final serial will be provided on the firing point

Practice Champion Shot – 104 (CS-104) for the Champion Shot International

Practice Dates 10 May 18


Practice Objective.

This Practice is to determine the International Champion Shot at AASAM 18 The Practice will “retire” members during the serials based upon progressive scores until only 2 remain in serial 6 from which only 1 member will emerge the winner with the title of Champion Shot International at AASAM 2018.

Eligibility Top 20 International competitors from Practice 102.

Awards Champion Shot of the Defence Force Medal AASAM Champion Shot Gold Medal – Highest Overall Score AASAM Champion Shot Silver Medal – Highest Individual Score achieved from each International team in Practice 103 (or 102 if not eligible for Practice 103)

Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue Service Rifle and LSW

Ammunition 110 Ball, 60 Ball Link

Range Task No


Practice Selection

1. The Champion Shot International finalists are selected based on scores in Practice 101

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(aggregate of 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21,

22, 23, 41 and 46). 2. All scores are zeroed for the Champion Shot

International final. 3. The Champion Shot International is the

aggregate score of Rifle and LSW serials in Practice 103.

4. On completion of Serials 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2 x International with the lowest aggregate scores will be cut away.

5. Serial 6 will have 2 firers contesting the final of the Champion Shot International

Practice Format

1. There are six serials in the Champion Shot International Final, starting with the LSW at 450/400/300m followed by Rifle at 450/400/300/200m.

2. There will be staged retirements based on progress scores until only the two firers left for serial 6.

Serial 1 - LSW 450, 400, 300 All 20 Finalists Compete Serial 2 - Rifle 450, 400, 300 All 20 Finalists Compete (First Retire : x 5) Serial 3 - Rifle 300 15 Finalists Left Compete (Second Retire : x 5) Serial 4 - Rifle 300, 200 10 Finalists Left Compete (Third Retire : x 4) Serial 5 - Rifle 200 6 Finalists Left Compete (Forth Retire : x 4) Serial 6 (FINAL) – Rifle 2 x Finalists Left Complete for the title “Champion Shot International”


Weapon LSW

Distance 450, 400, 300

Position Prone

Shots 60 to score


Scoring 450 and 400m - 5 Points each target suppressed

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300m - V,5,4,3

Procedure

450m

1. 3m behind the 450m firing point at ACTION. 2. 1 x 30 second exposure of 3 x Figure 11

targets 3. On appearance of the targets move to the

firing point and engage. 4. Targets will drop when hit 5. Interval of 10 seconds

400m

1. 1 x 1 second exposure of a Marking Wand, run to 400

2. 15 second interval 3. 1 x 20 second exposure of 3 x Figure 11

targets 4. Prone 5. Each target will drop when hit 6. Interval of 10 seconds



11 target over a frontage of 1.5m


Weapon Rifle

Distance 450, 400, 300

Position Prone

Shots 20 to score



Practice HPS

100

Procedure

450m

1. 3m behind the 450m firing point at ACTION. 2. On appearance of the targets move to the

firing point and engage. 3. 1 x 25 second exposure of 3 x Figure 11

targets 4. Targets will turn when hit 5. Interval of 10 seconds


2. 15 second interval 3. 1 x 20 second exposure of a Figure 11 4. Each target will turn when hit 5. Interval of 10 seconds



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11 over a 1.5m frontage

4. 4 lowest aggregate scores retire

Serial 3 Practice Rapid/Snap

Distance 300

Position Any Prone

Shots 10 to score


Timing 1 x 10 second, 5 x 3 second exposures in random order

Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Practice HPS

50.10

Procedure 1. 3m behind firing point High/Low Ready 2. On appearance of marking wand move

forward and adopt Any Prone Position. 3. Interval of 6 seconds 4. Firers are to engage the 10 second exposure

with 5 rounds and the 3 second exposures with 1 round.

5. 4 lowest aggregate scores retire


Distance 300 - 200

Position Kneeling

Shots 10 to score



Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Practice HPS

50.10







Distance 200 - 100

Position Kneeling 200, Standing 100

Shots 10 to score


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Scoring V, 5, 4, 3

Practice HPS

50.10






Serial 6 Practice Champion Shot Final


1. Serial 6 determines the Champion Shot International.

2. Details of the final serial will be provided on the firing point

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SECTION 5

SNIPER CONCENTRATION

Practice Sniper – 0 (SN-0) Confirm Zero and Truing

Practice Dates 30 Apr 18

Location Classification Range and AFV FFTS

Practice Objective


Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment

Sniper Patrol Order

Weapon Service issue Sniper Rifle is to be used


Range Task No


Procedure Confirm zero at the Class Range then move to a Field Firing Area to conduct truing

Practice Sniper – 201 (SN-201) Cold Bore



Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to test the snipers understanding of the cold bore zero of his weapon and his ability to place his first round on his POA.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment

Sniper Patrol Order and yowie suits or equivalent


Ammunition 1 round per firer

Range Task No

Practice HPS 25


Procedure 1. This is an individual practice 2. Scores will be aggregated for Sniper Championships

Serial 1 Practice Deliberate (Cold Bore)

Timing 2 min

Target Concentric Circles 25mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 125mm

Scoring 25mm - 25 points, 50mm – 20 points, 75mm – 15 points, 100mm – 10 points, 125mm – 5 points

Procedure 1. Firers to engage allocated target with 1 round

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Practice Sniper – 202 (SN-202) Know Your Limits



Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to test each sniper their confidence and their ability to accurately engage a partially obscured target at increasing distances.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 20 rounds (10 rounds per firer)

Range Task No

Practice HPS 50/100


Procedure 1. One target allocated per sniper


Timing 2 min each range

Target Figure 12 modified - hostage superimposed over terrorist

Scoring 5 points per engagement range

Procedure 1. Firers start at 100m and move back 100m for each successful engagement

2. Firers may stop at any time and keep current score

3. A target missed or a hostage hit - firer retires with zero score

Practice Sniper – 203 (SN-203) Team Snap


Location Class

Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to test the primary shooters ability to engage moving and rapid targets and the spotters ability to provide target indications, wind calls, observe fall of shot and provide corrections.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 10

Range Task No

Practice HPS 50

Practice Setup

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& Conditions


Timing As briefed


Scoring 5, 4

Procedure 1. The procedure will be briefed on the firing point

Practice Sniper – 204 (SN-204) High Value Target



Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to test the teams ability to recall information, gain positive ID on a target, engage targets, observe fall of shot and provide corrections.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 10

Range Task No

Practice HPS 50



Timing 1 x 60 second exposure (observe) 5 x 3 second exposures

Target Figure 14

Scoring 5, 4

Procedure 1. Teams are to observe and identify the HVT. 2. Target turn away and move randomly 3. Teams may to engage each exposure with up

to 2 rounds.

Practice Sniper – 205 (SN-205) Unknown Distance

Practice Dates 1, 2 May 18

Location Colston Hill

Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to test the teams ability to assess ranges assess wind and accurately engage targets at unknown distances in a Field Firing environment.

Eligibility Sniper

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Dress and Equipment




Range Task No

Practice HPS 80


1. Laser Range Finders and Wind Meters not to be used


Timing 2 minutes each target engagement

Target 8 x steel spinners

Scoring 10 points first round hit 5 points second round hit


Practice Sniper – 206 (SN-206) Bounce Back



Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice where each sniper will fire using the primary sniper rifle. This shoot is designed to test the teams ability to engage multiple targets at different ranges in quick succession while also testing the spotters ability to give rapid Target indications and corrections.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment




Range Task No

Practice HPS 150


1. Both members to fire using primary sniper rifle


Timing As briefed

Target 5 x steel head and chest spinners



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Practice Sniper – 207 (SN-207)

Hide Shoot


Location FFA

Practice Objective

This Practice is to designed to test the Teams ability to observe a Targeted Area of Interest (TAI), locate targets and engage them using in-service sniper rifle and optics only

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment




Range Task No

Practice HPS 150


1. Laser Range Finders, ballistic computers or wind meters are not to be used


Timing As Briefed

Target 7 x Concealed targets



Practice Sniper – 208 (SN-208) Scenario 1



Practice Objective

This Practice is designed to test the teams ability to observe a TAI and engage moving targets in a simulated operational environment using all in service equipment available.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment




Range Task No

Practice HPS 25



Timing 40 minutes

Target Robotic Targets

Scoring 10 points per kill

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Procedure 1. The procedure will be briefed on the firing

point

Practice Sniper – 209 (SN-209) Live Fire Stalk 1


Location Stalk 1

Practice Objective

This Practice is designed to test the teams ability to close with a known target and destroy it within the limitations provided within the mission brief. Tests all aspects of sniping.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 3 rounds blank 2 round ball

Range Task No

Practice HPS 50



Timing As briefed


Scoring 10 point for first blank fired at observer team undetected at time round is fired 10 point for second blank fired at observer team undetected at time round is fired 10 points correctly identifying number held by observe team and remain undetected at the time of the number is called 20 point live fire 1

st round hit

10 points 2nd

round hit


Practice Sniper – 210 (SN-210) Long Range Shoot


Location AFV FFTS

Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to test the teams ability to engage targets at long range using all sniper equipment available to them.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment


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Ammunition 18

Range Task No

Practice HPS 30



Timing As briefed

Target 6 x steel full body spinners

Scoring 10 points - first round hit 5 points - second round hit 3 points – 3

rd round hit


Practice Sniper – 211 (SN-211) Alternate Position Shoot


Location AFV FFTS

Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to test the teams ability to adopt alternate / unconventional firing positions in restricted situations and accurately engage targets at various ranges. The team may employ any equipment they would normally carry in order to build firing positions (slings, tripods, packs, tree hooks etc). This may also test the teams ability to communicate if separated.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 10

Range Task No

Practice HPS 50



Timing As briefed

Target 5 x steel full body spinners

Scoring 10 points - first round hit 5 points - second round hit


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Practice Sniper – 212 (SN-212) Multi Threat


Location AFV FFTS

Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to test the teams ability to engage multiple threats at different ranges under time restrictions using in-service sniper rifle and optics only

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 20

Range Task No

Practice HPS ??


1. Laser Range Finders, ballistic computers or wind meters are not to be used


Timing 3 minutes

Target 10 x mechanical target lifters


Practice Sniper – 213 (SN-213) Scenario 2


Location AFV FFTS

Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to test the teams ability to observe a TAI and engage moving targets in a simulated operational environment using all in service equipment available.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 20

Range Task No

Practice HPS 65


Timing As briefed

Target 5 x Marathon Targets

Scoring 10 points per kill, 1 point per round not fired


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Practice Sniper – 214 (SN-209)

Live Fire Stalk 2


Location Stalk 2

Practice Objective

This Practice is designed to test the teams ability to close with a known target and destroy it within the limitations provided within the mission brief. Tests all aspects of sniping.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment



Ammunition 3 rounds blank 2 round ball

Range Task No

Practice HPS 50



Timing As briefed


Scoring 10 point for first blank fired at observer team undetected at time round is fired 10 point for second blank fired at observer team undetected at time round is fired 10 points correctly identifying number held by observe team and remain undetected at the time of the number is called 20 point live fire 1

st round hit

10 points 2nd

round hit


Practice Sniper – 215 (SN-215) Sniper Night Shoot

Practice Dates TBA

Location TBA

Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to test the teams ability to engage multiple "fleeting" targets at various ranges with both sniper using their individual sniper rifles at night.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment


Weapon Service issue Sniper Rifle with Night Weapon Sight is to be used

Ammunition TBA

Range Task No

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Practice HPS TBA


Serial 1 Practice TBA

Timing

Target

Ammunition

Scoring

Procedure

Practice Sniper - 220 Service Rifle



Practice Objective

The aim of this Practice is to test the teams ability to engage multiple "fleeting" targets at various ranges with both sniper using their individual sniper rifles at the same time.

Eligibility Sniper

Dress and Equipment


Weapon Service Rifle 5.56mm is to be used

Ammunition 40

Range Task No

Practice HPS 200


Serial 1 Practice Rapid Acquisition

Timing As briefed

Target Figure 11 and 12 Targets at various ranges

Ammunition 4 x 5 round magazines each firer

Scoring 5 point – Head Shot 2 points – Body Shot


Practice Sniper – 235 (SN-235) Pistol Close Combat Engagement (Level 3)



Practice Objective

This Practice is to gauge the firer’s ability to effectively and rapidly employ the service pistol, under great stress. It requires a combination of improvised firing positions, proficient weapon handling drills, and physical and psychological preparedness.

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International: Individual


Dress and Equipment


Weapon Standard issue Service Pistol is to be used. Service Rifle is to be carried


Range Task No

Practice HPS 100


1. Sufficient ammunition will be provided for the match

2. Pistols must be kept pointing towards the targets when reloading and during movement.



Practice Sniper – 240 (ASN-240) ADF Sniper Aggregate


Eligibility ADF Snipers

Trophy The Matt Lambert Memorial Trophy

Awards Gold (2) for members of the winning team, Silver (2) for members of the team placed second and Bronze (2) for members of the team placed third


The score is the aggregate of Practice SN-201 toSN-214, SN-220, SN-235

Practice Sniper – 241 (ASN-241) International Sniper Aggregate


Eligibility International Snipers

Trophy The Sniper Trophy



The score is the aggregate of Practice SN-201 toSN-214, SN-220, SN-235

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Practice Sniper – 242 (ASN-242)

Sniper Championship


Eligibility ADF and International Snipers

Trophy The Sniper Trophy was inaugurated in 1984 and renamed ‘THE BILLY SING’ Trophy in1995 in honour of one of Australia’s most famous World War 1 Snipers



The score is the aggregate of SN-201 toSN-214, SN-220, SN-235

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SECTION 6

AASAM CHAMPIONSHIP PRACTICES RECORDS

This section lists the results of all weapons practices contested during AASAM since its inception in 1984.

CHAMPION SHOT OF THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE

AUSTRALIAN ARMY

Army 1924 - 1951 THE ARMY KINGS MEDAL

1924 Honorary Captain W.C.G Ruddock AIC 1 MD 1925 Warrant Officer Class Two B Taylor AIC 1 MD

1926 Warrant Officer Class One E.F. Davies (Honorary Lieutenant)

AIC 3 MD

1927 Warrant Officer Class One J.D. Shearim AIC SAS 1928 Warrant Officer Class One J. Hutchinson AIC 2 MD 1929 Warrant Officer Class One J.D. Shearim AIC SAS 1930 Warrant Officer Class One W.H. Hackfath DCM AIC 5 MD 1931 Warrant Officer Class One J.D. Shearim AIC SAS 1932 Lieutenant C.W. Potter LH 4 MD 1933 Warrant Officer Class One J.D. Shearim AIC SAS 1934 Bombardier J.O. King 2 SRG 3 MD 1935 Corporal A.F. Carson 32 INF BN 1936 Private E.W. Potter 43/48 INF BN 4 MD 1937 Private E.W. Potter 43/48 INF BN 4 MD 1938 Private N.W. Savage SUR 2 MD 1939 Sergeant N.W. Hall 37/39 INF BN 3 MD 1947 Lieutenant A Preston EDN 1 MD 1948 Captain E.A. Green AEME 2 MD 1949 Captain L.A.J. Eagleston RAAC Eastern Command 1950 Warrant Officer Class Two R.D. Archer 5 INF BN Southern Command 1951 Major G.C. Magenis RAAC AHQ

Army 1952 - 1987 THE ARMY QUEENS MEDAL

1952 Major G.C. Magenis Army Branch Department of Supply 1953 Sergeant G.L. Loveband 16 NS TRG BN Central Command 1954 Sergeant P.F. Jeffery INT Corps HQ Western Command 1955 Sergeant Beardman 16 PET PL Western Command 1956 Major E.A. Green HQ Eastern Command 1957 Warrant Class Two R.D. Archer RAINF Southern Comd Trg Sch 1958 Warrant Officer Class Two R.D. Guyner CRE Central Command 1959 Warrant Class Two R.D. Archer RAINF HQ Southern Command 1960 Lance Corporal G.A. Dennis RAE Central Command 1961 Warrant Officer Class Two P. Pini AHQ 1962 Warrant Officer Class Two D.C. Loveband RAINF Central Command 1963 Captain G.C. Pratt HQ FARELF 1964 Private E.R. French JTC 1965 Captain M.D. Hauber HQ Northern Command 1966 Warrant Officer Class One L.F. Steele Northern Command Workshops 1967 Captain M.D. Hauber 3 Cadet BN Northern Command 1968 Warrant Officer Class One L.F. Steele Northern Command Workshops 1969 Major K.D. Bladen HQ Western Command 1970 Warrant Officer Class One L.F. Steele Northern Command Workshops 1971 Sergeant J.W. Guest RAINF 2 MD 1972 Sergeant P.K. Oakford RAINF 3 MD 1973 Sergeant P.T.G. Clark 4 FF GP Intelligence Unit 1974 Sergeant P.K. Oakford MUR

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1975 Sergeant J.W. Guest 1 RTB 1976 Sergeant P.K. Oakford MUR 1977 Sergeant P.T.G. Clark 4 FF GP Intelligence Unit 1978 Captain R.G. Skelton DPR DOD 1979 Captain G.L. Mincham HQ Logistics Command 1980 Sergeant J.W. Dixon 8/9 RAR 1981 Staff Sergeant P.K. Oakford 2/4 RAR 1982 Sergeant G.J. Sawle Infantry Centre 1983 Sergeant J.W. Dixon LWC Canungra 1984 Warrant Officer Class Two P.K Oakford 2 Cadet GP 1985 Warrant Officer Class One A.H. Bowden HQ Training Command 1986 Warrant Officer Class Two P.K Oakford 11 FF GP 1987 Sergeant L.W. Nayda Army Apprentices School

Army 1988 - Present THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION SHOTS MEDAL

1988 Warrant Officer Class One A.H. Bowden DSU Sydney 1989 Craftsman F. Taylor 12/16 HRL 1990 Craftsman F. Taylor 12/16 HRL 1991 Warrant Officer Class Two P.K Oakford 3 Pay Unit 1992 Lieutenant S. Boyd-Law 25 RQR 1993 Lieutenant S. Boyd-Law 25 RQR 1994 Sergeant R.C. Platt 3 RAR 1995 Sergeant R.C. Platt School of Infantry 1996 Warrant Officer Class Two J.W. Dixon School of Infantry 1997 Captain S. Boyd-Law RURQ 1998 Corporal P.F. Richards 5 AVN Regt 1999 Sergeant L. Nayda 31 RQR 2000 Corporal A. Munn 2 RAR 2001 Sergeant M. Blake 2 RAR 2002 Sergeant A. Munn 2 RAR 2003 Sergeant P. Davey School of Infantry 2004 Warrant Officer Class Two P. Richards 1 AVN Regt 2005 Sergeant A. Munn LWC-SQ 2006 No Competition 2007 Captain A. Strikis HQ 2 DIV 2008 Craftsman J Hopfner 816 SQN, HMAS ALBATROSS 2009 Warrant Officer Class Two A. Munn 51 FNQR 2010 Warrant Class Two P. Richards 9 FSB 2011 Major K. Stone HQ CATC 2012 Private R. Ferguson 1/19 RNSWR 2013 Warrant Officer Class One A. Munn CATC 2014 Warrant Officer P. Richards 6 ESR 2015 Corporal A. Woolston 10/27 RSAR 2016 Private J. Mollison 5/6 RVR 2017 Bombardier N. Latham ARTC

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE

RAAF 1956 - 1988 THE RAAF QUEENS MEDAL

1956 Warrant Officer C.E Hawes 1957 Corporal C.R. Beare 1958 Leading Aircraftsman D.G. Lamb 1959 Aircraftsman M. Baxter 1960 Corporal R.B. Cook 1961 Corporal R.B. Cook 1962 Leading Aircraftsman M. Baxter 1963 No Competition 1964 Sergeant G. Wiles

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RAAF 1956 - 1988 THE RAAF QUEENS MEDAL

1965 Corporal J.W. Dewhurst 1966 Corporal R.J. Rielly 1967 Sergeant T.L. Mitchel 1968 Sergeant M. Billett 1969 Corporal J.W. Dewhurst 1970 Flight Sergeant S.R. Catts 1971 Flight Sergeant T.L. Mitchell 1972 Flight Sergeant T.L. Mitchell 1973 Flight Lieutenant C.J. Griffiths 1974 Leading Aircraftsman G. Thompson 1975 Sergeant P. Phillips 1976 Sergeant P. Phillips 1977 Corporal G. Thompson 1978 Corporal G.T. Pern 1979 Corporal G. Thompson 1980 Sergeant J.L. Hamilton 1981 Sergeant J.L. Hamilton 1982 Corporal G.T. Pern 1983 Warrant Officer P. Phillips 1984 Sergeant B.G. Hartman 1985 Warrant Officer J.L. Hamilton 1986 Flight Sergeant N.F. Marxsen 1987 Sergeant B.G. Hartman

RAAF 1988 - Present THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION SHOTS MEDAL

1988 Sergeant B.G. Hartman MOVCORDC 1989 Sergeant B.G. Hartman RAAF RICHMOND 1990 Sergeant B.G. Hartman RAAF RICHMOND 1991 Sergeant P.J. MacPherson 3 AD 1992 Sergeant P.J. MacPherson 501 WG 1993 Sergeant P.J. MacPherson 501 WG 1994 Sergeant B.G Hartman HQ LC 1995 Corporal A.M. Bellott 501 WG 1996 Corporal A.M. Bellott 501 WG 1997 Sergeant A.M. Bellott 501 WG 1998 Sergeant A.M. Bellott SUWAG 1999 Sergeant D. Gay RAAF EAST SALE 2000 Flight Sergeant B. Hartman TFLM SQN 2001 No Competition 2002 No Competition 2003 Flight Sergeant D. Gay MCRU 2004 Flight Lieutenant N. Armstrong TFSPO 2005 No Competition 2006 No Competition 2007 No Competition 2008 No Competition 2009 No Competition 2010 No Competition 2011 No Competition 2012 2013 2014 2015

No Competition Leading Aircraftsman D. Thurtell Corporal L. Putinja Officer Cadet L. Moran

23 SQN 5 AVN REGT 2 FTS

2016 Leading Aircraftsman D. Raddie RAAF AMBERLEY 2017 Leading Aircraftsman D. Raddie RAAF AMBERLEY

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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY

RAN 1988 - Present THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION SHOTS MEDAL

1988 Chief Petty Officer Coxswain W.K. Sheather HMAS NIRIMBA 1989 Chief Petty Officer Coxswain W.K. Sheather HMAS NIRIMBA 1990 Warrant Officer Quartermaster Gunner C.S. Dowd HMAS CERBERUS 1991 Lieutenant Commander P.R. Kelly RFD HMAS LONSDALE 1992 Leading Seaman Quartermaster Gunner P.R. Male HMAS WATSON 1993 Leading Seam Writer W. Bowring HMAS CERBERUS 1994 Lieutenant Commander P.R. Kelly RFD HQ ADF 1995 Chief Petty Officer Boatswain A. Willmore HMAS CERBERUS 1996 Chief Petty Officer Boatswain M.G. Hoare SCHOOL OF INFANTRY 1997 Chief Petty Officer Boatswain M.G. Hoare SCHOOL OF INFANTRY 1998 Lieutenant Commander P.R. Kelly HMAS CERBERUS 1999 Petty Officer Boatswain P. Edwards HMAS CERBERUS

2000 Leading Seaman Radio Operator G. Morgan HMAS HARMAN 2001 No Competition 2002 No Competition 2003 No Competition 2004 Petty Officer Boatswain M. Blake HMAS CERBERUS 2005 Leading Seaman J. Kelly 816 SQN 2006 Leading Seaman J. Kelly TA-AVN 2007 No Competition 2008 No Competition 2009 Leading Seaman M. Wheeler HMAS ALBATROSS 2010 Petty Officer Boatswain P. Edwards HMAS CERBERUS 2011 Petty Officer Musician G. Orr RAN BAND-SYDNEY 2012 2013 2014 2015

No Competition Able Seaman Boatswains Mate C. Benton Petty Officer Musician G. Orr No Competition

HMAS DARWIN RAN BAND-SYDNEY

2016 Leading Seaman C. Moran HMAS WATERHEN 2017 Petty Office Musician M. Day RAN BAND-SYDNEY

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION SHOT Year Champion Nation 2004 Lance Corporal Rosli Malaysia 2005 Lance Corporal J. Slater British Army 2006 AASAM Not Conducted 2007 AASAM Not Conducted 2008 Sergeant Poltak Indonesia 2009 Sergeant Poltak Indonesia 2010 Sertu Habdi Indonesia 2011 Kopda W. Hamzan Indonesia

2012 Sergeant P. Siahaan Indonesia 2013 Staff Sergeant A. Mejia Philippines 2014 1

st Sergeant Herlansyah Indonesia

2015 2nd

Sergeant Misran Indonesia 2016 2

nd Lieutenant P. Siahaan Indonesia

2017 Sergeant W. Hamzan Indonesia

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RECORD OF CHANGES TO

AASAM CHAMPIONSHIP PRACTICES

1988 - the bull size was reduced and an inner introduced to the figure targets, resulting in lower scores. Also, the programme was altered due to weather conditions; the records for affected practices have been shown. 1989 - a new symmetrically shaped figure target was introduced. 1990 - the Australian Steyr was first introduced in open competition against the SLR and a dual scoring system for optic and iron sighted weapons employed. 1993 - elliptical scoring areas were introduced with dual scoring applied to Australian competitors. The V Bull with iron scoring dimensions was reintroduced for all international competitors. 1995 - iron scoring dimensions with V Bull were introduced for all competitors resulting in higher scores. 2002 - AASAM was reconfigured. Practices that have been retained may have been renumbered. New practices have been placed in sequence according to number. 2009 - AASAM was reconfigured. Practices that have been retained may have been renumbered. New practices have been placed in sequence according to number. 2012 - ADF units could use either the standard 1.5x or Enhanced Optical Sights 2017 - LSW included in the Champion Shot competition 2018 - AASAM was reconfigured. All practices were renumbered. New practices were sequenced according to number. Night shooting competition was introduced.

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NATIONS TEAMS REPRESENTED AT AASAM

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

Australia New Zealand Australia Brunei British Army Malaysia Papua New Guinea US Army US Marine Corps Australia Brunei New Zealand Australia British Army New Zealand Singapore US Army Reserve Australia Indonesia New Zealand US Army Reserve US National Guard Australia British Army New Zealand Singapore Thailand US Army Reserve US National Guard Australia Brunei Indonesia New Zealand Singapore US Army Reserve US National Guard Australia British Army Brunei New Zealand Papua New Guinea Singapore US Army Reserve US National Guard

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

Australia Brunei Canada Indonesia Malaysia New Zealand Papua New Guinea Singapore Thailand Tonga US National Guard Australia British Army Brunei Malaysia New Zealand Papua New Guinea Singapore Thailand US Army Reserve US National Guard Australia Canada Indonesia Malaysia New Zealand Singapore South Africa Thailand US Army US Army Reserve US Marine Corps US National Guard Australia Brunei New Zealand Singapore US Army Reserve US National Guard Australia British Army Canada New Zealand Singapore US National Guard

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

Australia Brunei Canada Malaysia US National Guard Australia British Army British Air force British Navy/Marines Brunei Canada Fiji FA New Caledonia Malaysia Thailand Australia Brunei Canada East Timor Fiji FA New Caledonia Malaysia Papua New Guinea Singapore US Army Australia British Army British Navy/Marines Brunei East Timor Fiji FA New Caledonia Malaysia New Zealand Papua New Guinea Singapore US Army Australia Australian Federal Police East Timor FA New Caledonia Malaysia Papua New Guinea Singapore

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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Australia British Army British Navy/Marines East Timor Fiji French New Caledonia Indonesia Malaysia New Zealand Not Contested Not Contested Australia Indonesia Malaysia Papua New Guinea Singapore Australia Brunei British Army Canada Indonesia Malaysia New Zealand Papua New Guinea Philippines Singapore Australia Brunei Canada FA New Caledonia Indonesia Philippines Papua New Guinea Singapore Thailand Timor-Leste Observers Netherlands Australia Brunei Canada FA New Caledonia Indonesia Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Papua New Guinea

2011

2012

2013

2014

Singapore Thailand Timor-Leste US Marine Corps Observers Japan Australia Brunei Canada FA New Caledonia Indonesia Japan Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore Thailand Timor-Leste United Kingdom US Army US Marine Corps Observers China Tonga Australia Brunei Canada China FA New Caledonia Indonesia Japan Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore Thailand Timor-Leste Tonga United Kingdom US Army Australia Brunei Canada FA New Caledonia Indonesia Japan New Zealand Papua New Guinea Philippines Singapore Thailand Timor-Leste

2014

2015

2016

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