1145 (Dunfermline) Squadron Air Training Corps: Shooting

Shooting

Shooting

Cadets at all levels of the Air Training Corps have the opportunity to participate in the sport of rifle shooting. Since the ATC was originally a recruiting organisation for the Royal Air Force it made good sense for marksmanship to be on the training syllabus. Though the military ties are not as strong now, shooting has been retained as a cadet activity and a popular one too. A "range" is a location designed so that people can take part in shooting under controlled conditions and ranges come in many shapes and sizes. Initially, shooting takes place with the target 25m from the firer, either on a 25m indoor range or a 25m barrack (outdoor) range. There is little to choose between these two as the air conditioning on an indoor range ensures that it is as cold as a barrack range. As the firer advances through the weapons they will start to shoot at ranges of 100m or more.

Safety is paramount with all ATC activities and shooting is certainly no exception. Training is an integral part of the system and each cadet is fully trained in whichever rifle they will be using. Supervising staff are similarly trained to deal with any eventualities and to ensure that the range is run safely and efficiently. All rifles are fired from the prone position (the firer is lying on their stomach) at static, targets

Staff and Instructor Cadet SNCOs

Shooting courses are run with ScotSATT each year. Below is a list of courses available. For more information on courses and course dates, please speak to Fg/Off Kyle

Basic Coaching

Learn about marksmanship principles and how to effectively coach cadets on any range
Includes the qualification to conduct weapon handling tests (qCWHT)

Weapon Instructor (C)

Learn how to conduct weapon training effectively
You must hold this qualification if you wish to train cadets in the use of weapons.
Covers the No 8 Rifle and the L98-A1
Includes the qualification to conduct weapon handling tests (qCWHT)

Basic RCO

Must complete coaching course first
Must be completed to be eligible to attend the further range courses
Learn how to conduct practices on 25m ranges with .22 rifles

L98-Conversion

Adds the ability to run 25m ranges with the L98-A1

Gallery RCO

Learn how to run long ranges up to 500m
Learn how to do the 'butts'
Adds the ability to run practices with the L81-A2

ETR RCO

Adds the ability to run practices on the electric target range with the L98-A1

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Shooting Shooting Cadets at all levels of the Air Training Corps have the opportunity to participate in the sport of rifle shooting. Since the ATC was originally a recruiting organisation for the Royal Air Force it made good sense for marksmanship to be on the training syllabus. Though the military ties are not as strong now, shooting has been retained as a cadet activity and a popular one too. A "range" is a location designed so that people can take part in shooting under controlled conditions and ranges come in many shapes and sizes. Initially, shooting takes place with the target 25m from the firer, either on a 25m indoor range or a 25m barrack (outdoor) range. There is little to choose between these two as the air conditioning on an indoor range ensures that it is as cold as a barrack range. As the firer advances through the weapons they will start to shoot at ranges of 100m or more. Safety is paramount with all ATC activities and shooting is certainly no exception. Training is an integral part of the system and each cadet is fully trained in whichever rifle they will be using. Supervising staff are similarly trained to deal with any eventualities and to ensure that the range is run safely and efficiently. All rifles are fired from the prone position (the firer is lying on their stomach) at static, targets Staff and Instructor Cadet SNCOs Shooting courses are run with ScotSATT each year. Below is a list of courses available. For more information on courses and course dates, please speak to Fg/Off Kyle Basic Coaching Learn about marksmanship principles and how to effectively coach cadets on any range Includes the qualification to conduct weapon handling tests (qCWHT) Weapon Instructor (C) Learn how to conduct weapon training effectively You must hold this qualification if you wish to train cadets in the use of weapons. Covers the No 8 Rifle and the L98-A1 Includes the qualification to conduct weapon handling tests (qCWHT) Basic RCO Must complete coaching course first Must be completed to be eligible to attend the further range courses Learn how to conduct practices on 25m ranges with .22 rifles L98-Conversion Adds the ability to run 25m ranges with the L98-A1 Gallery RCO Learn how to run long ranges up to 500m Learn how to do the 'butts' Adds the ability to run practices with the L81-A2 ETR RCO Adds the ability to run practices on the electric target range with the L98-A1	Welcome Username: Password: Remember me [ Signup ] [ Forgot password? ] [ Resend Activation Email ] Counter This page today ... total: 7 unique: 1 This page ever ... total: 5924 unique: 2104 Site ... total: 68037 unique: 9451 Online Guests: 7 Members: 0 On this page: 1 Members: 105, Newest: Ash Bash
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