Mod 1

Question 1

Blaser X Tac

Range:
Calibre:
Weight:
Total Length:
Muzzle Velocity:
Effective Range:

Answer 1

Range: Mid-Extreme
Calibre: 338/.308
Weight: 9.1kg
Total Length: 1230mm
Muzzle Velocity: 850-950m/sec
Effective Range: 1000-1500m

Question 2

SR 98

Range:
Calibre:
Weight:
Total length:
Muzzle Velocity:
Effective Range:

Answer 2

Range: Mid-Long
Calibre: 308
Weight: 7.8kg
Total length: 1250mm
Muzzle Velocity: 840m/sec
Effective Range: 800-1000m

Question 3

SR 25

Range:
Calibre:
Weight:
Total length:
Muzzle Velocity:
Effective Range:

Answer 3

Range: Mid
Calibre: .308
Weight: 6.9kg (unloaded)
Total length: 1150mm
Muzzle Velocity: 800m/sec
Effective Range: 800 - 1000m

Question 4

AW50/AMR

Range:
Calibre:
Weight:
Total length:
Muzzle Velocity:
Effective Range:

Answer 4

Range: 1000-1500m
Calibre: .50 (12.7mm)
Weight: 14.9kg (unloaded)
Total length: 1350mm
Muzzle Velocity: 850m/sec
Effective Range: 1000 - 1500m

Question 5

JD - Appearance Method
20m:
100m:
200m:
400m:

Answer 5

Visual depreciation of an object to determine how far away it is
20m: face can be described in detail
100m: main features and shadows
200m: shadow indents and faded colours
400m: overall shape + head

Question 6

JD - Unit of Measure

Answer 6

Take a known distance and multiple or divide it to estimate the unknown distance in front of u

Question 7

JD - The 4 Aids

Answer 7

Key Range: provided a known range during assessment
Bracketing: example, target is no further than 800m, but no closer than 500m. My bracket average is 650m.
Halving: estimate halfway between target and urself then double that distance
Group Average: use all judging distance aids add values found then divide by number of aids used for average

Question 8

Mil Equation

Answer 8

Height of Object / Observed Mils = Distance

Question 9

Marksmanship Principles

Answer 9

• Position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon
• Weapon must point naturally at the target without any undue physical effort
• Sight alignment and aim must be correct
• Shot must be released and followed through without any disturbance to the firers position

Question 10

The Role of a Sniper

Answer 10

THE ROLE OF THE SNIPER IS TO PROVIDE HIGHLY ACCURATE DIRECT FIRE SUPPORT TO THE INFANTRY BATTALION

Question 11

Five Main Components of a Sight

Answer 11

ELEVATION DRUM
Determines in clicks the vertical alignment between the sight and the barrel
DEFLECTION/WINDAGE DRUM
Determines the horizontal alignment between the sight and the barrel
POWER/ZOOM
Gives the firer the ability to zoom
FOCAL RING
Just like binoculars or a spotting scope, use this to bring the image and reticle into focus.
PARALLAX DRUM
Aligns both the target image and the reticle image onto the same focal plane.