CHAPTER-IIT DRILL nINDEX, CHAPTER-I DRILL, DRILL WITH ARMS, (CEREMONIAL DRILL. SD/SW SECTION-1 | General and Words of Command SECTION-2 | Attention, Stand at Ease and Stand Easy Turning and Inclining at the Halt |S SECTION-3 | Sizing, Forming up in Three Ranks, Numbering and Close Order March and Dressing as SECTION-4 | Saluting at the Halt, Getting on Parade, Falling Out and Dismiss s SECTIONS | Marching: Length of Pace and Time of Marching, Marching in Quick Time and Halt, Slow March and Halt s SECTION-6 | Turing at the March and Wheeling SECTION-7 | Saluting at the March ns SECTION-8 | Individual Word of Command SECTION-9 | Side Pace, Pace Forward and to the Rear SECTION-10 | Marking Time, Forward Halt in Quick Time and Changing Step SECTION-IT [Formation of Squad and Squad Drill ' myelin s|s na 44 E sss BFOOT DRILL SECTION-1 GENERAL AND WORDS OF COMMAND, General 1. Aim To inculcate a sense of discipline, improve bearing, smartness in appearance and turn out, create self confidence and to develop the quality of immediate and implicit obedience to orders. Words of Command 2. Proper execution of any command depends on the tone and the pitch of voice in which it is given. A properly delivered Command is loud and distinct enough to be clearly understood by every person. It is given with an inflection, a cadence and a snap that inspire prompt, precise and simultaneous response and assists in producing effective results with the minimum of effort and strai Loudness 3. The loudness or volume of command is to be in direct proportion with the number of men for whom it is intended and the distance involved. The commander normally places himself centrally and faces his squad so that his voice reaches the maximum number of cadets with approximately equal force. Avoid undue physical exertion by forcing the normal flow of sound, project the voice with ease by adopting good posture, proper breathing and correct adjustment of muscles of the throat and mouth. The best posture is the position of attention. 4 inctness depends on the proper use of the tongue, lips and teeth to form separate sounds of words and on proper grouping of the sounds to form syllables. Indistinct commands cause confusion. Indistinctness may be caused by laziness, by the tenseness in the muscles of the mouth or by trying to give the command too rapidly. Inflection 5. Inflection is the rise and fall of the voice. It is used to avoid monotony and gain emphasis. Start preparatory command near the natural pitch of the voice and the command of execution should be in a slightly higher pitch. Snap 6. Snap is the extra quality in command that demands instantaneous response. It expresses confidence, alertness and decisiveness. Knowledge of the words of command 14,is essential. Loud bat not hoarse, crisply clear, pitched relatively high, it should snap out at the expected instant with the effect of a whip ora starter’s ‘GO’. ‘Timing of Word of Command 7 A word of command consists of two parts “Cautionary” and the ‘Executive’. An interval of about four paces in quick time should be left between the ‘Cautionary’ and the “Executive”. As a guide and unless otherwise laid down, a cautionary word of command given on the march, should start as the lefi foot comes to the ground. It should be drawn out during four paces and should therefore end as the right foot comes to the ground. SECTION -2 ATTENTION, STAND AT EASE AND STAND EASY TURNING AND. INCLINING AT THE HALT of Attent 1. ‘Squad Savdhan’ (Squad Attention). (@) Heels together and in line, feet turned out equally forming an angle of 30 degrees, knees straight without stiffness, hips level and drawn back slightly, body erect and resting equally on hips. chest lifted and arched shoulders square, falling equally and neck filling the collar. (>) Arms hanging straight down without stiffness so that the thumbs are immediately behind the seams of the trouser, back of the hand outwards, hands closed (not clenched) and thumbs straight to the front. (©) Head erect and square to the front, chin vertical and eyes straight to the front. @ 1 of the body resting equally on the heels and the toe of the feet. 15Fig -1 Squad Savdhan ‘Fig -2 Vishram (Stand at Ease) (©) In assuming the position of Savdhan, bring heels together with extreme sharpness by lifting the left foot six inches from the ground and placing it flat and very firm besides the right, avoid stamping of foot. (©All drill movements commence after getting into Savdhan position also when speaking to or being addressed by a superior officer a cadet will stand in Savdhan. (g) Adopting the position of ‘Savdhan’ is a basic movement of drill. Therefore, the term ‘place the foot flat and firm on the ground’ must not be mistaken for stamping. ‘Vishram (Stand at Ease) “Vishram’ (Stand at Ease), Carry left foot 12 inches to the left ; place the weight of the body on both feet. While doing the movement raise the foot 6 inches from the ground. Simultaneously both the hands will be taken behind the back, through shortest ‘Toute, the right hand over the left with open palms facing out-words, thumbs interlocked. Aram Se (Stand Easy) ‘Aram Se’ (Stand Easy). Without moving the feet, relax the limbs, body and head. Talking, tuming the head, slouching and using a handkerchief is not permitted. On the cautionary word of command ‘Squad’, assume correct position of stand-at-ease by an ‘upward snappy jerk of the body. 76Turning 4. ‘Dahine Mur’ (Right Turn). Turning both knees straight, tun 90 degrees right on the right heel and left toe, raising the right toe and left heel in doing so keep weight of the body on the right foot. Bring the left foot into the right by lifting the foot 6 inches clear of the ground. In all turns, keep the weight of the body on the forward foot. 5. ‘Pichhe Mur’ (About Turn). Turn 180 degrees, bracing the legs and maintaining the balance by locking the thighs together. The about tun is always made right about. inclining, 6. In inclining (adha dahine or adha baca mur), the movement is the same except that the individual or squad turns through 45 degrees only. SECTION-3 ‘SIZING, FORMING UP IN THREE RANKS, NUMBERING AND CLOSE ORDER MARCH AND DRESS! ‘Sizing and Formit |. Well sized squad, gives good general impression to spectators and provides the best chance to drill together. Sizing is done by giving the word of command ‘Lamba Dahine, Chhota Baen, ek line men - qadvar" (tallest on the right, shortest the left in single rank-size) the whole squad tums right, counts a pause and then sort themselves out by size remaining at attention facing the instructor in one single line. Instructor orders “Squad dahine se ginti kar’, the squad numbers from the right to left. 2. Visam Cadet ek qadam age, Sam cadet ek qadam pichhe chal. ‘Odd numbers one pace forward even numbers one pace step back march’: All act accordingly. 3. ‘Dahina cadet khara rahe. Visham cadet dahine, sam cadet baen, line dahine aur baen mur’. (stand fast the right hand man, odd numbers to the right, even numbers to the loft, ranks right and left turn). All tun as ordered except the right hand man who remains facing the front. The squad then forms three ranks with even numbers following behind the odd number i.e, number I remains number | of the front rank, number 3 becomes number | of the centre rank, number 5 becomes number 1 of the rear rank, number 7 becomes number 2 of the front rank and so on. On halting in position, each man turns to his front, takes up his own dressing and remains at attention. 4. “Teen line banao, tez chal’ (Form up in three ranks quick march). The cadets position themselves in three ranks, front, centre and rear with 30 inches between ranks and an interval of one arm’s length between two cadets (Less than 8 cadets the squad will form up in 2 ranks. Less than 5 cadets the squad will, form up in a single rank). When forming in two ranks or single rank the arm interval does not apply in this case. Distance between the persons will be 24 inches.Numbering 5. In the early stages of training, the instructors not knowing the names of all cadets may wish to speak to an individual as number of the rank only. The front rank of the squad will number off sharply from right to left, the right hand cadet calling out ‘one’ the next ‘two’ and so on. Each cadet keeps head and eyes steady to the front. Cadets in the centre and rear ranks take the number of the front. Instructor must endeavor to get to know the names of the cadets in his squad as soon as possible. Open and Close Order March and Dressing 6. General. To inspect the squad and for squad drill it is necessary for the squad to be in ‘Open Order’ i.e. the front rank and rear rank take one and half paces forward and to the rear respectively while centre rank stands fast. Open Order March 7. ‘Khuli line-chal’ (Open Order March). The front rank shoot the right foot forward one full step and left foot one short step and lift right to bring the two feet together, arms to sides throughout. The rear rank conforms to similar movement to the rear. Dressing 8 @)_Be in line by the right or left and cover off from front to rear at the correct distance from the rank in front and at the correct interval from the man on the right or left. (>) Whenever a squad or unit halts in line, dressing will be taken up by word of command. (©) When a squad or unit gets on parade, dressing will be taken up automatically without the word of command, (@ Dressing by word of command “Dahine Saj’ (Right dress) right hand man stands fast, squad takes a short sharp pace 15 inches forward with left foot, count regulation pause (40 movements to the minute), turn head and eyes to the right (Except the right hand man of each rank). Men in the front rank only will extend the right arm first clenched, back of the hand uppermost, knuckles touching the shoulder seam of the man on the sight, count a regulation pause each individual then dresses by taking short quick steps until he can just see the lower part of the face of the man two places away from him. The right hand man of ‘the centre and rear rank, places himself 30 inches from the rank in front, each individual of these ranks covering off correctly by glancing out of the comer of his eye. The tuming of the head and eyes should be a deliberate movement and not casual glance. 78SECTION-4 SALUTING AT THE HALT, GETTING ON PARADE, FALLING OUT AND DISMISSING Saluting at the Halt 1. General, Saluting at the halt, to the front and to a flank is taught ‘by numbers’. To pent free movements. it is best practiced with the squad in open order and inclined diagonally. Salute to the Front 2. * Ginti se salute, Samne salute ek’, ‘Saluting by number, salute to the front-one’. ‘The right arm kept straight, raised sideways until it is horizontal, palm of the hand to the front, fingers extending, thumb close to the forefinger. 3. ‘Squad do* (Squad two). Keeping the upper arm still, hand and wrist straight, bend elbow until the fore finger tip on the right hand is one inch above the right eye. Points to note are:- (@) Upper arm horizontal and at the right angles to the side, forearm, wrist and fingers all in one straight line. (b) Palm of the hand vertical. 4. ‘Squad teen’ (Squad three). Return to position of attention cut the shortest way to the side by dropping the elbow to the front, fingers curled up on the way down, When judging the time, the hand will remain at the position of the salute for a regulation pause. The word of command, will be ‘Samne Salute’ (Salute to the front). Avoid saluting movement before actual halt and avoid speaking before completing the final movement. ig 3)Fig-3 Salute to the Front Salute to the Flank (Right and Left) 3 “Dahine ko Salute’ (Salute to the right). Best taught from the position of the salute to the front. Cadet takes his position of the salute to the front. He turns his head eyes square off to the right and without upsetting position of the right arm, wrist or hand, shifis the head so that right eye can just look along the palm of the hand. The cadet either looks along his own height or into the cyes of the officer he is saluting (Fig 4). For ‘Baca ‘ko Salute’, all action are same except that cadet tums his/her head to the lefi(Fig-5).Fig-4 Salute to the Right Fig-5 Salute to the Left Getting on Parade 6. Squad forms up in three ranks, on the end of the parade ground facing in the direction , to be on parade. The right guide or right hand man acts as right maker. 7. On_ the command ‘Dahine’ (Right) come properly to ease, on the command “‘Darshak” (Marker) the right marker comes to attention, marches in quick time 15 paces straight to his front (a lesser distance if space not enough) halts and stands at ease. 8. ‘Parade-Par’ (Get on Parade). Marker and squad come to attention. The squad marches forward to their front, halt on the 15" pace, dress automatically, look to the front and stand at ease, a regulation pause will be made between cach movement. 81Dismissing and Falling Out 9. ‘Visarjan’ (Dismiss) Turn to the right, salute, (If an officer/JCO is present on parade) pause and then step off. (Ensure squad is in close order). When marching independently, keep in step until clear off the parade ground. 10. ‘Line Tor’, Falling out does not signify the end of the parade, but only a break in different from Visarjan in the following points:- (@) Salute isnot given. (b) Cadets falling out, not to leave the vicinity of their place of parade or line of march. 11. On command ‘Line Tor’ (all out) the squad tus right, breaks off in quick time (or in double time as ordered) counting a regulation pause between each movement. 12. The difference between dismiss and falling out are as follows:- (@) Falling out @ To leave the ranks temporarily. Gi) A word of command to close drill temporarily given to a body of cadets required to fall in again aftera stipulated period (b) Dismiss @ A word of command for closing drill. Gi) Denotes parade completely terminated. 82SECTION -5 MARCHING: LENGTH OF PACE AND TIME OF MARCHING, MARCHING, IN QUICK TIME AND HALT, SLOW MARCH AND HALT Length of Pace and Time of Marching 1. Mark distances on drill square for practicing correct time and length of pace. Details are as under: ‘Ser Movement Length of pace Pacesina Equivalent Remarks No in Inches minute distance in yards (a) Slow time 30 70 (©) Quick time 30 120 100 G) Step out 33 Gi) Step short 21 ii) Side step 2 (©) Double time 40 180 200 2. Use of the pace stick to measure exactly the correct length of pace should be practiced. March in ‘Time 3. “Tez Chal’ (Quick March). March from the position of attention. (applies to all occasions including “Get on Parade’) with the band give the word of command on successive beats of paces i.e. * Quick’ on the left foot, * March’ on the right foot. On the command ‘chal’ (March) step off a full pace with the left foot and swing the right arm. 4. In marching, maintain position of attention and remain well balanced. Swing naturally from the shoulder, hands reaching as high as shoulder level in front and/to the rear, Hand kept closed and fingers slightly clenched always to the front. 5. __ Legs sufficiently bent at the knee, swung forward freely and naturally from the hip joints. The foot should be carried to the front, placed on the ground with the knee straight. 83Halt 6. ‘Squad-tham’ (Squad halt) given when right foot passes the left. Check the forward movement as the right foot comes to the ground. Complete a short pace of 15 inches with the left foot, bend the right knee and bring the right foot in sharply to the left and assume the position of attention. Avoid tendency of swaying immediately after halt. Slow March and Halt 7. Slow march is required during important parades i.e. Pilots marching in front of VIP and firing parties marching ahed of corpse. 8 On the word of command ‘slow march age barah’, move your left leg forward balancing on the right foot. Move left leg till it reaches right foot, maintaining balance on right foot, move the left leg further ahead and place left foot on ground. The distance of one pace is 30 inch. ly put the right foot ahead and halt. Hands will remain by the side of the body as in attention position. SECTION -6 TURNING ON THE MARCH AND WHEELING. ‘Turning on the March 1. ‘Ginti se murna-baen mur-ek’ (Turning by numbers, left tum one (gives as the left foot passes the right). The cadet will freeze with the left foot forward flat on the ground, the right foot 30 inches to the rear, heel raised; both legs braced, body balanced evenly between them, right arm swung forward and left arm swung back. 2. ‘Squad Do’ (Squad two). Bring both arms to the side, bend the right knee, foot raised with the toe at least six inches clear of the ground. 3. ‘Squad Teen’ (Squad three). Swaighten the right knee towards new direction. As the foot comes to the ground, shoot the left foot forward 15 inches, hand still on the sides, body in attention position shoulder back. 4. ‘Squad age barh’ (Squad forward). Lead on in quick time with the left foot, swinging the arms. 3 “Qadam tolkar murna, baen mur’ (Turning by balance step, left turn). Check the pace with the left foot, cut the hands to the sides, bend the right knee, force the body round to the new direction and as the right foot comes to the ground, shoot the left forward, ‘Squad forward’, lead on in quick time with the left foot, swinging the arms. 6. ‘Ginti se pichhe murna, pichhe mur ek’ (Turning about by numbers, about turn one) (given as the left foot passes the right). Complete the pace with the left foot, take 84half pace with the right foot and freeze with the left arm forward, right arm back and left heel off the ground. 7. ‘Sqaud Do’ (Squad two). Cut the arms to the sides, turn right, bend the left knee to adopt position of attention. 8. ‘Squad Teen’ (Squad three). Again turn right parading on the left foot and bend the right knee to adopt the attention position. 9. ‘Squad Char’ (Squad four). Mark time, once pace with the left foot and resume position of attention. 10. ‘Squad age barh’ (Squad forward) Step off with the right foot and continue marching. Wheeling 11. Used when marching in single file or in threes, the inner man wheels on the circumference of a circle four feet in diameter and changes direction through 90 degrees, speed governed by the ability of the outside man to keep pace by stepping out. The inner ‘man adjusts and shortens his pace accordingly. ‘The word of command is ‘Dahine/ Baen Ghoom’ (Right/ left wheel). Saluting on the March 1. Saluting to the Flank @ inti se Salute- dahine salute ek’ (Saluting by numbers salute to the right- one) (given as left foot touches the ground). Complete next pace with the right foot forward heel on the ground, toe raised, arms at the maximum extent of the swing, shoot the left foot forward, complete the next pace with left foot, heel on the ground, toe raised bring the right arm smarily to the position of the salute, turn the head and eyes to the right, cut the left hand to the side. As the lefi foot comes to the ground, the squad shouts “UP” (b) ‘Squad Do’ (Squad two). Keep left arm still to the side maintain correct position of salute without swinging the shoulder, complete the next pace with the right foot and shout ‘two’. The order ‘two’ “hree’ ‘four’ and ‘five’ may be given in quick succession, one pace being taken on each, and the appropriate number shouted each time, 85(©) “Squad Chhe’ (Squad six). Complete the pace with the right foot. As the heel touches the ground, tum the head and eyes to the front, cut the right hand away to the side and shout ‘Down’. (@) “Squad Saat’ (Squad seven) Continue marching in quick time, swing the arms and shout ‘Swing’ on the first pace. (©) Judging the time-the word of command will be ‘Saluting Dahine-ko salute-Salute’ (Salute to the right-salute) given as the left foot comes to the ground. Come up to the salute the next time the left foot touches the ground and cut the hand away on the sixth pace (right foot) (Cadets will continue to call out each time). When Passing an Officer 2. When passing an officer, salute on the third pace before reaching him and lower the hand on the third pace after passing him. During the salute look at the Officer full in the face. Saluting to the Front 3. The word of command given as the right foot passes the left, is as for the halt. Halt, salute to the front wait for regulation pause, salute to the front again, pause, turn about, pause and lead off in quick time. Eyes Right and Left 4. A formed body requiring to pay a compliment to a flank will receive the order to march by the desired flank and will then get, ‘Dahine Dekh’ (eyes right). The guide will look to his front in order to keep direction. All officers, in command will salute, the remainder will turn their heads. The word of command given as the left foot touches the ground in quick time and every one looks right when the left foot next comes to the ground, ‘Samne Dekh’ (eyes front) is given in a similar manner. SECTION -& SIDE PACE, PACE FORWARD AND TO THE REAR Side Pace LL ‘Dahine Ya Baen Bazu Chal’, ‘Ya Qadam Dahine Ya Baen Bazu Chal’ (Right or left close march). The sides pace (12 inches) is used to move the squad not more than 12 paces to a flank (if greater distance is to be covered the squad should be “turned” and moved in threes). 2. Specify the exact number of paces (up to four only) the squad continues moving until halted. For procedure carry right foot to a distance of 12 inches, close left foot to it 86by bending left knee and completing the pace in double time. Shoulders square, direction straight to the flank and uniform pause after each pace. ‘Squad tham’ (Squad halt) is given when number of paces not specified. Pace Forward and to the Rear 3. ‘Pace forward’ and to the rear are always taken in quick time. The fundamentals are as follows (a) Left foot shot forward or rear to the required distance. (b) If more than one pace, adopt normal marching, stepping a full pace of 30 inches. (©) Maximum number of paces ordered to step forward or rear will be three. SECTION -9 MARKING TIME, FORWARD MARCH AND HALT IN QUICK TIME AND CHANGING STEP Mark time 1. Marking time is done in the same cadence as marching. Maintain position of attention. To Quick Mark Time from Halt 2. ‘Tez qadam Tal’ (Quick mark time). Raise the left knee and top of the thigh parallel with the ground, lower leg perpendicular, foot at natural angle, straighten leg again directly, and resume the position of attention, bend and straighten the right knee in a similar manner, body erect, shoulders square to the front and arms to the sides. Halt 3. On the command ‘Tham’ (halt) bring the right foot down sharply and firmly to resume the position of attention, To Mark Time from Onick Marching 4. ‘Qadam Tal’ (Mark time) given with cautionary word well drawn out and executed as the left passes the right. Take short pace of 15 inches with right foot and begin the marking time with the left foot. 5. To move forward when quick marking time, the word of command will be “Age barh’ (forward). This being given as the left foot is being raised. Right foot comes to ground, shoot left foot forward and resume marching. 87Changing Step 6. (a) Changing step in quick time by numbers. ‘Qadam badalna ek’ (Changing step-one) given as the right foot reaches the ground) complete pace with left foot so that the left foot is flat on the ground and 30 inches in front of the right foot. ‘The right arm is raised is front, and the left arm in rear of the body. (b) ‘Squad Do’ (Squad two). Bend the left foot forward placing flat on the ground with the hollow in the heel of the left foot and the arms are cut to the sides. (©) ‘Squad Teen’ (Squad three). Shoot the left foot forward placing the heel of the left foot on the ground 30 inches in front of the right foot. (@) Changing step will only be taught with the left foot leading. FORMATION OF SQUAD AND SQUAD DRILL SECTION. General 1. Forming of squad is done to change the formation of the squad or to conserve space. Making of Squad While Standing 2. When squad is standing in threes. On word of command ‘halt, make left to left squad’. The cadet on the right side will stand Rest of the squad will move left. This will be followed by word of command ‘attention’. After this action, word of command will be ‘No 1-file slow march from the front’. The cadet on right side will take 3-step ahead and halt and the two cadets behind him will also cover-up behind the first cadet counting out one-two, one-two. This will be followed by word of command ‘No | file slow march from the front’ followed by ‘No 2 file slow march from the front’, on this command next cadet will take 5 steps followed by No 3 file who will take 7 steps, No-4 file will take 9 step and so on, till the entire squad is formed. After this the squad will march in threes. Making Squad Without Halting 3. On word of command ‘form up to the left’, the guide will keep standing and rest will tum half left. On word of command ‘form up in squad to the left, slow march from right’. The squad, according to the file, will do marching on the spot starting on the left foot and squad will halt on word of command ‘tham’. 88CHAPTER-ITI (A. DRILL WITH ARMSINDEX, CHAPTER-III (A) DRILL WITH ARMS, CEREMONIAL DRILL (ONLY FOR SD/SW) SECTION-I | Attention, Stand at Ease and Stand Easy ‘SECTION-2_| Getting on Parade with Rifle and Dressing at the Order SECTIONS | Dismissing and Falling Out SECTION | Ground and Take up Arms SECTION-S | Shoulder from the Order and Vice Versa SECTION-6 | Present from the Order and Vice Versa SECTION-7_| Saluting at the Shoulder at the Halt and on the March ‘SECTION | Short/Long Trail from the Order and Vice Versa SECTION-9 | Examine ArmsARMS DRILL SECTION-1 ATTENTION, STAND AT EASE AND STAND EASY, Savdhan (Attention) 1. The normal position of attention is maintained except that the right hand will hold the rifle at the right side, thumb on the left of the rifle and touching the left fingers together slanting towards the ground, back of the hand to the right and wrist well behind the rifle, butt of the rifle flat on the ground, toe of the butt in the line with the toe cap of the boot and magazine to the front (Fig.1). Visharam (Stand-at-Ease) 2. Bend the left knee and carry the left leg to the left so that the feet are about 12 inches apart, Keep the left arm to the side, force the rifle straight out to the front by keeping the right arm straight, shoot the right hand forward to its fullest extent but without moving the hand on the rifle or the toe of the butt/or allowing the right shoulder to drop. The weight of the body is transferred slightly to the left so as to be balanced. (Fig 2» Aram Se (Stand Easy) 3. Force the right hand to the nose cap of the rifle, the fingers and the thumb curling round the rifle, bend the right arm so that the angle of the rifle is not altered. Vishram from Aram Se 4. On word of command ‘Squad’, force the right hand down the rifle to the correct position of stand-at-ease and brace the body. Savdhan from Vishram 5. On word of Command ‘Squad Savdhan’ (Squad attention), pull the rifle into the side, keeping the butt on the ground, resume position of savdhan keeping the left arm to the side. o1Fig Savdhan Fig2 Vishram SECTION-2 GETTING ON PARADE WITH RIFLE AND. DRESSING AT THE ORDER Getting on Parade 1. When getting on parade with rifle, the rifle is camied out at “Tol Shastra’ (short trail). As soon as the squad halts, the butt is placed noiselessly on the ground in the correct position of attention. Sajna (Dressing) 2. Indressing, the front rank raises the left arm instead of the right arm and the rifle is again raised to the position of short trail when moving.SECTION. DISMISSING AND FALLING OUT 1 The procedure will be as for Foot Drill, but rifles will be shouldered before the squad is dismissed. SECTION-4+ GROUND AND TAKE UP ARMS Ground Arms 1 ‘Bhumi Shastr (r)-ek” (Ground arms one). Keep the body straight but inclined forward and bend down by bending and opening the knees keeping the heels together, lay the rifle gently on the ground at the right side, magazine to the right, muzzle pointing straight to the front, right hand in line with the toe of the boot. On ‘Squad Do’ (Squad two) release the rifle with the right hand and resume the position of attention. ‘Take Up Arms 2 “Uthao Shastr (r) -ek’ (Take up arms one). Bend down as in the first movement of the ground arms, seize the rifle with the right hand in the original position by the right toe, raise the muzzle sufficiently to put the thumb and fingers between the rifle and the ground. On ‘Squad Do’. Resume the position of attention and bring the rifle to its correct position at order. SECTION-5 SHOULDER FROM THE ORDER AND VICE VERSA Shoulder Arms Shast) 1, ‘Bagal Shast (r) — ek’ (Shoulder arms one). Throw the rifle perpendicularly up the right side in the first movement, the left arm comes across the body to seize the rifle in Jine with the waist belt on the hand guard and right hand on the pistol grip simultaneously with forefinger from outside and thumb from inside. Barrel resting in the hollow of the right shoulder. On ‘Squad two" cut the left hand to the side in attention position. Order Arms (Baju Shastr) 2 “Bazu Shast (r)-ek’ (Order arms one). Hold the barrel below the bayonet stand with left hand. On ‘Squad do’ drop the rifle with help of left hand till the butt is one inch from the ground and with the right hand, hold the rifle on the hand guard simultaneously. 93On “Squad teen’ cut left hand in attention position and drop butt of the rifle on ground. (Fig -3) SECTION-6 PRESENT FROM THE ORDER AND VICE VERSA Present Arms, 1. ‘Salami Shastr (r) ~ek’. Throw the rifle upwards with the right hand, catching it with the left hand at the point of balance, thumb of the left hand in the hollow of the right shoulder and the right hand at the small of the butt, thumb to the left, elbow to the rear (Fig -4)Fig. Present Arms Do’ bring the rifle to a perpendicular position in front of the centre of the body. Striking left hand on the side of rifle and hold small of the butt with right hand simultaneously. 3. ‘Squad Teen’ Tilting the rifle with the left hand, bring the rifle down, perpendicularly in front of and about three inches from the centre of the body. Right hand to hit the magazine. Holding the rifle at the full extent of the right arm, fingers ‘together, slanting downwards meet it smarily with the left hand immediately behinde the back sight in the line with waist belt, ouside the selling thumb pointing upwards to the muzzle and on the left of the rifle at the same time place the hollow of the right foot against the left heel both knees straight. The weight of the rifle to be supported by the left hand, Order from the Present 4. On ‘Baju shastr-ek’ hold pistol grip with right hand and simultaneously left right foot and place it with left foot as in attention position, On “Squad do” carry the rifle to right side and seize it with right hand at the pistol grip. On ‘Squad teen’ cut left hand to attention position. 95SECTION. SALUTING AT THE SHOULDER AT THE HALT ‘AND ON THE MARCH At the Halt 1. The salute with rifle is carried out at the shoulder. The action of the hand is the same whether the salute is to the front or to the flank. The head and eyes are turned it the salute is to a flank. For saluting with the rifle at the shoulder take the left hand across the body, forearm parallel to the ground. Strike the hand guard with palm of the hand so that the knuckle of the thumb is parallel to the outer edge of the handguard, fingers and thumb together and extended, back of the hand to the front and elbow forced into the body. After a regulation pause the left hand will be cut to the side. 2 ‘The salute will be carried out in the manner already explained. Simultaneously turning the head and the eyes towards the officer, looking him fully in the face. The salute will be given on the third pace before reaching the officer and hand cut away and head turned to the front on the third pace after passing him. SECTION-8 SHORT/LONG TRAIL FROM THE ORDER AND VICE VERSA Short trail 1. Slightly bend the right arm to raise the butt of the rifle about one inch from the ground. The short trail is normally carried out when getting on parade with rifle and when stepping forward and to the flanks and during dressing. The butt is placed noiselessly on the ground in the correct position of attention as soon as the movement is completed. Trail from the Order 2. ‘Tol shastr(1)’ (Trail arms). With the flick of the wrist throw the nozzle forward and down wards, catching rifle at the point of balance, back of the hand to the right, arm straight so that the rifle is horizontal, muzzle pointing to the front and magzine underneath. Order from the Trail 3. ‘Bazu Shastr(r)', (Order arms). With the right hand, force the butt to the ground and raise the muzzle to assume the correct position of the order. 96SECTION-9 EXAMINE ARMS Examine from the Order 1, ‘Janch Shasir(r)’ (Examine arms).Bend the left knee, placing the front of the foot on the ground about 16 inches to the left front and force the muzzle downwards with the left hand keeping the arm slightly bent so that the rifle is in front of the right thigh. Cocking the rifle and applying holding opening catch with left hand place the right thumb in the charge guide with the nail upper-most and at an angle to reflect and light up the barrel, fingers together on the right of the rifle and extending towards the ground. On ‘Chal-wale purze aage kar’. Pull back and release the cocking handle and on order. Press the trigger and bring back the weapon as in attention position. ‘The Order from the Examine 2. ‘Bam Shast(r)-ck’ (Order arms one). Strike the rifle with the right hand in the same place as that held at the order, finger and thumb curled round the rifle, fore arm and elbow on the stock, bend the left knee to close the heels. “Squad Do’ (Squad two). Pull the rifle down to the right side striking it with the left hand just below the nosecap as for the second movement of the order from the slope. “Squad teen’ (Squad three). Cut the left hand away as in the third movement of the order from the slope. SECTION-10 CEREMONIAL DRILL General 1. In the NCC the Ceremonial Parade are the culmination of the cadet’s taining. The Ceremonial Parade may be arranged for the various dignitaries given in NCC orders from time to time. Compliments 2. (@)_—_ Nationals salute is given to the President of India and the Govemors of the various states with in their own jurisdiction. (>) Genreal salute is given to dignitaries of the rank of Major General and above. (©) Allother dignitaries are only given present arms “Salami Shast(r)'.‘The procedure for the Ceremonial Parade is given below:~ (a) The VIP on arrival will be received by the Senior Officer serving with the NCC present and taken to the saluting base. (b) The parade Commander on seeing the VIP Alighting from the car will order “Parade Savdhan’. (©) After VIP has come to the dais and is ready to take the salute, the parde Commander will given the following words of command:- @ Parade General Salute Degi General Salute Salami Shast(). Or Parade Rashtriya Salute Degi Rashtriya Salute Salami Shast(r). Or Parade Salami Degi-Salami Shast(0). Gi) Parade Bazu Shast(r) (@) The parade commander marches up smartly to the saluting base and reports to the VIP ‘No. 1 Bn Parade ap Ke Nirikshan Ke Lie Hazir Hai Sriman/Srimati Ji’. (@) After the VIPs permission has been obtained to let the parade stand. at-ease and prior to commencement of the inspection, Parade Commander gives the word of command ‘Number one company Khara rahe, Baqui Vishram’. After the inspection is finished and the VIP has tumed to the saluting dais, the following words of command will be given for the march pasts o Parade Savdhan. (i) Parade Nikat Line Chal. ii) Bagal shast(r). (iv) Parade kooch kalam men manch se guzregi No-—- Age. (~) Parade tin - 0 - tin kalam men dehine mar. 984 (f) Word of command by respective company Commander in their own turn for the march past. ‘Number one Company Baen se tez chal’. (@ At the first flag (6 paces of the saluting base) each company commander will give the following words of command, *Comapany Dahi Dekh’. After the company has gone past the saluting base (indicated by the next flag) his word of command will be ‘Company Samne Dekh’. (b) When the parade retums to the inspection line, each company will be give word of Command ‘Company Tham’. @ ‘Number one company age barhegi- baen mur’, and will then remain at Savdhan. (i) The entire parade will be made to stand —at-ease by the Parade commander by giving command ‘Parade Vishram’. ()__ In case the parade is to advance in view order, the following word of command will be given by the Parade Commander:- @ Parade Savdhan (i) Parade Madhya Se-saj. (ii) Parade Samne Deki. (iv) Parade samiksha karan men Madhya se tez chal (k) The parade will automatically halt after taking 15 paces. The halt must coincide with stopping of music in case the band is in attendance. ® Compliment will be paid again accordingly to the status of the VIP. After this stage, stand-at-ease (Vishram). (m) In case the parade is not required to advance in review order, the parade commander will give the words of command ‘Vishram’ when the entire parade has reached the inspection line and has been tumed to the front. ‘The Parade Commander shall then await further instructions. When the VIP leaves the Parade ground, the Parade Commander marches off the cadets.SECTION-11 GUARD MOUNTING General Personnel detailed will be turned out by guard mounting NCO on the previous evening for guard practice, (requirement 2+6). The Guard Commander will fall in the Guard 15 minutes before the appointment time for Guard and complete the adjustments before the guard mounting NCO falls in the Guard in two ranks. The Guard commander will be on the right and assistant guard commander on the left of the front rank. 2 The Guard mounting NCO will be twelve paces away from the guard, He will fallin the Guard and inspect as under (a) ‘Guard-Parade Par’ (Guard get on parade) the guard will come to attention, step off and fall in the open order, twelve paces away from the guant mounting NCO and stand at ease in succession from the right. (b) ‘Guard Savdhan’. Guard will come to attention. (©) ‘Guard Dahine Saj’. The Guard commander will tum to his right and march out five paces, halt, tum about, dress the front rank. He M then dress the rear rank and give command ‘“SAMNE-DEKH' and return to his original position. (d) — ‘Guard-Bagal Shast(r)’, Guard will do shoulder arms. (©) The Guard Mounting NCO will then report to the ordely officer (who would have taken position 6 paces behind the guard mounting NCO). (© ‘Guard nirikshan ke lie hazir hai’, The guard mounting NCO will then fall in on the right of the guard six paces away from the guard coammander. Orderly Officer 3. ‘The Orderly Officer will ake over, inspect and mount the guard as under:~ (a) ‘Guard-bazu-Shast(t)’ (Guard will order arms). The orderly officer will inspect the guard and come back to his orginal position. (b) ‘Guard Nirikshan Ke lie Janch Shast(r)’ (Word of command by orderly officer). The guard will take the position of Examine arms. The ordely officer then inspects the arms commencing from the Guard Commander. After he completes the first person and moves to the second, the guard commander will fall out and accompany the orderly 100officer. After inspection the orderly officer will retum to his original position and the guard commander to his position. (©) ‘Guard-Bolt Chalao’. Guard will Ease spring and close the bolt. (Word of command by orderly officer). (@ —‘Guard-Bazu Shast(1)’. Guard will order arms (Word of Command by orderly officer) (©) ‘Number—Samne Ki line-stick orderly-stie orderly Line Tor’. The stick orderly called out by the orderly officer will take a step forward, shoulder arms, tum to the right, quick march and fall in on right of the guard mounting NCO. (6) ‘Guard-Bagal Shast(r)’. Guard will shoulder arms. (g) ‘Guard -Apne Duty ke Lie Dahine Se-Tez Chal’. The Guard marchs off. The Guard Commander gives ‘Dahine Dekh’ to the orderly officer and then moves to take over from the old guard. Procedure at the Guard Room 4. As soon as the sentry sees the mew guard approaching him he will turn out the old guard. The new guard halts at the appointed place. The old guard commander will “fall in’ his guard fifteen paces in front of the new guard. The old guard will present arms and the new guard will retum the compliment. Both guards will in succession order arms and stand at ease. The first relief of the new guard will then take over duties from the old guard sentry. The assistant guard commander of the old guard will post the new sentry. He will bring the relieved sentry and fall in with the rest of the guard. The old guard will move off for dismissal. The new guard will give present arms and then old guard will return the compliment with ‘Dahine Dekh’ (Eyes right). Sentries 5. The guard commander will march the sentry upto the post. The new sentry will place himself on to left of the old sentry and face the road without any word of command. The guard commader will face the road without any word of command. The guard commander will place himself three paces in front of the sentries. The guard commander will then read and explain all orders pertaining to the post of new sentry and will then order transfer of ammunition (not normally held by NCC cadets). He will then give word of command ‘Sentries Badli Karo’. The old sentry will take two steps to the front and the new sentry two steps to his right. The new sentry from now on assumes post. The guard commander will then give the word of command ‘Old - Sentry Tez Chal’ and marches with him into the guard room. The sentry on duty will, do shoulder arm. He will halt at the appointed place, face the road and properly stand at ease. 101SECTION-12 GUARD OF HONOUR General Guard of Hounour will be provided by National Cadet Corps Units only to the dignitaries mentioned in the succeeding paragraphs. The other dignitaries specially invited as guests of honour to the NCC functions or to visit NCC Units in camps may on special occasion be given guard of honour, provided the prior concurrence of the Dy DG National Cadet Corps of the States concemed has been obtained. Senior Division Units may provide guards of honour to the following: (a) The president, Vice President and the Prime Minister. (b) The Governors of states and Lt Governor/Chief commissioners of Union Territories. (©) The Defence Minister/ Minister in the Ministry of Defence / Deputy Defence Minister. (d)_ The Chief Minister of State. (©) The Chief of Army /Naval /Air Staff. (®) The Defence Secretary. (g) The General Officer commanding-in-Chief of the command in which the Unit is located (Army Wing Units only). (p) The Flag officer Commanding-in-chief within their Commands (Naval wing units only). (The Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, within their commands (Air Wing Units only), (ky) The Vice chief of Army/Naval/Air Staff. (The Dignitaries addressing the convocation of a University. (m) Chancellor of a University (where Governor of the State is not the Chancellor). (a) Pro-Chancellor/Vice Chancellor of a University when attending important university functions as Chief guest in their University. (0) _ Director General NCC. 102(@) Guard will form up in two ranks with adistance of 4 paces between the front and the rear ranks. The officers of the Guard and the JCO carrying the colour will be two paces in front of the front ranks. The guard commander willbe & paces in front of the centre of the front rank. ‘The distance between cadets will be 24 inches. (&) — The band will form upon the right flank in line with the guard and 7 paces from the right guard of the guard. (©) There will always be two AsDC who will stand on either side of the dais, 2 paces on the right and left of its front edge. (@)_— The conducting officer who receives the VIP and conducts him to the saluting base will, after conducting the VIP to the dais, positions himself in the centre and rear of the dais and 3 paces, from it Composition and Strength 4 ‘The strength of the Guard of Honour will be as follow:- (a) 150 rank and file for the President (will be formed up in 3 equal division). (b) 100 rank and file for the Vice President and Prime Minister (will be formed up in two equal division). Compliments, (a) Rashtriva Salute. The President and the Govemors within their own states. (b) General Salute. Other dignitaries of the rank of Major general and above. (©) Salami Shast(r) given to all other VIPs. Inspection The following procedure for the inspection will be observed:- (a) The guard commander will march forward and report to the VIP. He will doso in suitably loud voice. The report will be in Hindi ‘Guard (Name of Unit) Samman Guard Nirikshan ke Lie Hazir Hai Sriman (Srimati ay. 103(b) The VIP will come down from the dais and the Guard Commander will conduct him/her moving on the VIP's left. On reaching the right hand man of the band, Right Guide of the Guard of Honour, the Guard Commander will move to the VIP's right and in line with him. (©) The AsDC will not march in front of the VIP except in the case of the President of India. (d) The band will not turn their heads and eyes toward the VIP during the inspection of the band but will look straight to the front. (©) During inspection all ranks of the Guard will tum their heads and eyes towards the VIP and will look at him, taking time from the first beat of the drum. As the VIP moves on, all ranks of the Guard will also move their heads and eyes looking at him all the time. The band will stop playing as soon as the VIP has finished the inspection and the Guard taking the time from the last note of the music will tum their heads and eyes to the front. (The band will stop playing as soon as the VIP has finished the inspection. (g) Only the front rank of the Guard will be inspected. (a) The VIP will be conducted by the Guard Commander towards the conducting officer. The Guard Commander will then salute the VIP. The Guard Commander must be prepared to shake hands with the VIP, should the latter offer to do so. Dismiss 7. The Guard Commander will return to his post and after the VIP has proceeded some distance away from the Guard of Honour, he may then stand the Guard of Honour, at ease (Vishram). The Guard will however, not march off or ‘Stand Easy’ (Aarams Se) till the VIP for whom it is mounted, has left the place of the Guard. 104CHAPTER-IV WEAPON TRAINING 105‘SD/SW ISECTION-1 s of .22 Rifle, Stripping, Assembling, Care and Cleaning and Sight Setting ISECTION-2 Loading/Unloading and Bolt Manipulation ISECTION-3 Lying Position and Hold a ISECTION-4 ‘Aiming I~ Range and Targets |SECTION-5 Trigger Control and Firing a Shot |SECTION-6 Range Procedure and Safety Precautions ISECTION-7 ‘Aiming Il - Alteration of Sight ISECTION-8 Theory of Group and Snap Shooting |SECTION-9 ‘Short Range Firing (22 Rifle), Long/Short Range 7.62mm Rifle Course ISECTION-I Charecterstics of 7.62 mm SLR and 5.56 mm INSAS a] cJeje jaye 106CHARACTERISTICS OF .22 RIFLE , STRIPPING, ASSEMBLING. (CARE AND CLEANING AND SIGHT SETTING Introduction 1. Leaming to shoot has been the man’s basic instinct from the early ages. Then ‘men went out into jungle with bows, arrows and weapons for hunting. The shooting at the ranges helps an individual to master this as a sport and also to leam handling of a weapon for self protection. 2. The fine art of shooting, teaches a person precision, accuracy, co-ordination of body movements, patience and confidence which all help to make him a better man in the public life. Characteris 3. ‘The major characteristics of Rifle .22 No MK-II, MK IV and Deluxe BA are :~ 22NoMMKIV | Rifle 22 Deluxe BA BA 45" 43" (b)_| Weight 8 Lbs 104% OZ 6 LBs 207 (©)_| Magzine Capacity [10 Rounds (05 Rounds (@)_| Muzzle Velocity 2700 per sce 2700 per sec (e)__| Grooves in the barrel_| 06 06 (©) _| Effective Range 25 yds 25 yds (g)_| Max Range 1700 yds at 33 angle | 1700 yds at 33 angle (hy) | Calibre 22 2 @ 22 22 (ky 05 Rds pm 05 Rds pm 10-15 Rds pm 10-15 Rds pm. 107Fig: 1, Rifle 22No2MK IV Fig-2, Rifle .22 Deluxe Safety Precautions 4. These entail. (@) Pushing forward the safety catch, raising and drawing back the bolt knob and then, examining the chamber and the magazine. When satisfied that both are clear, push the bolt knob forward and then down, press the trigger and apply the safety catch. (b) Inspect the drill cartridges and ensure that there is no live ammunition 108Stripping 5. Before stripping, check that the number on the left side of the body corresponds with the number on the back side of the lever of the bolt (fig 1). The removal is done in the following sequence:- @ Removal of the bolt is done by raising the leaf back sight and pushing forward the safety catch. Keep the left hand under the magazine with the middle finger on the restraining catch. Withdraw the bolt to the rear, turning the bolt head upwards and fold back the back sight. (©) Press the magazine catch upwards and take out the magazine. Assembling 6. The assembling of the rifle is always done in the reverse order. Check the magazine and ensure that the magazine number is the same as that of the rifle. Insert the magazine at its place and press it. Ensure that the magazine is fixed in its place. 7. While assembling the bolt of Deluxe .22 rifle the following points will be borne in mind (a) Bolthead to be fully tight. (b) Bolt head and guide rib as welll as cocking piece and steel lug to be in a (©) Number of the bolt should tally with that of the rifle. (@) Safety catch should be applied. 8. Insert the bolt by holding bolt lever with right hand and rifle with the left. Push forward the bolt until it touches in the charger guide and turn the bolt head towards right till the click sound is heard. Now push forward, and press the trigger and apply the safety catch. Sight Setting 9. Set the sight by pressing the thumb spring (Range increasing towards the muzzle side-adjust the thumb spring accordingly). Care and Cleaning 10. The efficiency of the rifle depends on two factors. The care given to the rifle and the skill of the firer. The rifle is designed to stand upto active service conditions but performance will be considerably affected if it is subjected to unduly harsh conditions. Strip the Rifle, open the butt trap and remove the pull through and the oil bottle for cleaning. The pall through has three loops, nearest the weight is for the gauze, the centre for cleaning the barrel with flannelette and the end one for oiling the barrel and for use of the armourer. 109SECTION. LOADING, COCKING AND UNLOADING 1. Inaction the soldiers life may depend as much upon the rapid loading of rifle as upon the accuracy of his shooting. This underlines the importance of swiftness in bolt manipulation. The bolt ought to be properly lubricated. Ammunition and Charger 2. No charger is provided for Deluxe rifle. The ammunition is loaded one by one in the magazine. Ensure that the ammunition is cleaned before firing. Loading and Unloading 3. Loading must be carried out on orders and no action will be taken without proper orders. It must be carried out clearly and in a set sequence. Fumbling and lack of determination would lead to jamming and delay. Loading and Unloading in the Lying Position 4. For this action in lying position carry out the following drill:- (@) To lie down, take a long pace forward with the left foot and at the same time pass the rifle into left hand, grasping it at the point of balance. Place the right hand on to the ground in line with the left foot. During this movement push the rifle forward and lower to the ground. The left arm will now be extended to the front. The legs will be well apart. Now load the rifle as taught. () Unload the rifle without further orders. Place the right hand on the ground below the right shoulder. Draw up the left hand. Stand up as quickly as possible. 110SECTION-3 LYING POSITION AND HOLD General 5. Lying position is the most comfortable position from which to fire. The three basic essential of good shooting are:~ (a) Position must be comfortable and hold so firm that the rifles gains a rock (b) The firer must aim correctly. (©) The trigger be pressed in such a way that aim is not disturbed. Position and Hold 6. To geta stable position, the firer should get a feeling if rooted to the ground with:- (@) Legs opened wide apart and body slanting to the left from the line of the target. (b) Formation of the two triangles: () Horizontal triangle formed by the three points where the chest leaves the ground, the left elbow and the right elbow. (Fig 1) aGi Vertical triangle as viewed form the front of firer the two of its sides are formed by the forearms, the base being the ground between elbows. In addition as a quick check, the shoulders should be level (Fig-2) Fig-2 ‘The Right Hand 7. Bedded in as per the built of the firer, a firm grip providing steadiness and should be well forward to allow the forefinger between the first and second point to be actually on the trigger. The right hand must pull back the rifle very firmly in the shoulder and lock it there. The forefinger must take the first pressure on the tigger, whenever the butt is brought in to the shoulder. ‘The Left Hand 8. Acts as support to the forward part of the rifle there by helping to steady the rifle into the shoulder. The rifle should be held as far forward as possible, well clear of the magazine. No attempt to force the left wrist under the rifle should be made. The large pod of the muscle at the base of the left thumb protrudes and will automatically be pressing against the lefi side of the rifle and that is balanced by a similar pressure by the left forefinger on the other side of the rifle. Left hand must never pull the rifle into the shoulder. 12‘The Shoulder 9. The butt plate should be bedded into the shoulder. Improper bedding in will result in sore shoulder and possible flinching. The butt plate should meet the shoulder on the interior pad of the shoulder muscle joint and not in the ‘Hallow’ of it. of the Head 10. ‘The weight of the head should press the chin downwards and to the right against the butt. The head should be at such a distance that neither the cocking piece nor the finger, knock the face during firing. Breathing 11, Aimcorreetly and then hold breath while pressing the trigger. SECTION 4 AIMING I - RANGE AND TARGETS, General 1. Accuracy of the aim is essential for the successful shot. This is by far the most difficult operation, as the eye has certain limitations and there are influences affecting what it does. Neverthless good shooting can only be obtained with consistency of aim. Nonmally 25 yds range is used for Deluxe .22 rifle. imi 2. The laws of aiming are:- (a) Focus the target so that a clear picture is formed on the retina of the eye and get the true centre of the target. Then with the eye focus to the foresight. () Hold the rifle properly as has already been taught and keep it upright. (©) Close the left eye and focus the foresight. 113,(@) See the foresight through the black sight “U’. The foresight should be seen right in the centre of the U. The tip of the foresight must be aligned in the centre and in level with the shoulder of the U. Figel Correct Aim 3. Elevation is given to counter the force of gravity, while the bullet is in flight. The elevation depends upon the range of the target. This elevation is given automatically by adjusting the backsight. Targets 4. The following targets are generally used by girl Cadets (a) For application firing 1’ x I’ target is used. ‘The aim is to be taken at the bull which is the black, centre most circle. (b) For grouping, 1° x 1° target with a white patch in the centre of the bull is used. (©) For rapid firing, 6 inches figure target is used. The aims taken at the centre of the figure. Fig2 Fig-3 114SECTION-5 TRIGGER CONTROL AND FIRING A SHOT Trigger Control 1. The third essential for accurate shooting is trigger operation without disturbing the aim. To achieve this, perfect co-ordination between eye, brain and operation of the forefinger on the trigger is required. To develop this co-ordination the following exercises have been designated. Trigger Operation Ex No 1 2. Obiect, To practice independent action of the index finger. 3. Method. With the exception of the index finger, the right hand grips the left wrist as firmly as possible until the white is visible under the nail tips. The right index finger then press slightly on the wrist, on which action there must not be any increase in pressure from any part of the hand. Avoid wearing wrist watches during the exercise. Q O No2 4. Object. To practice further muscular control of the hand. 5. Method. —_For this hold the right knee clinched with the right hand less the index finger, held away in a hooked position as through round trigger. The index finger is made to move through an arc as if pressing the trigger. The only movement should be form the middle joint of the index finger to its tip. Exercise No 3 6. Object. To develop co-ordination between the right eye, brain and right hand index finger and practice muscular control of the hand. 7. Method. For this zssume lying position and cock the rifle. The left hand leaves the rifle and supports the head. The left hand leaves the rifle and supports the head. The left eye is closed. (If the firer cannot close her left eye, she blankets it out with the left hand). ‘The right eye takes a line of vision, cye-foresight-any object on the ground in front of the line of vision when the brain impulse ‘on aim’ is transmitted by the eye, the index finger instantaneously presses the trigger. Exercise No 4 8. Object. To introduce an element of “holding” and the co-ordination between right eye, brain and right index finger. 15o Method. The exercise is the same as No 2 with slight differences. Hold the rifle with both the hands and take the aim on the target. Now the important thing is restraining the breathing. (This has been already dealt with under “Holding’). During this exercise there should not be any round in the chamber. Exercise No 5 10. Object. ‘To introduce an element of ‘holding’ and the co-ordination between right eye, brain and right hand index finger. 11. Method. As for exercise 3, with the important addition of right hand holding. Hold rifle steady and no quiver whatsoever being allowed. (When the firer attempts this exercise he must bring in the important item of restraining the breathing. This has already been dealt’ with under ‘holding’). During its performance no discernible movment of the rifle whatsoever is to take place. Magazines must be removed to practice this exercise. When the young firer performs this exercise by getting two or three totally correct performances quickly, he is a potential marksman. Firing a Shot 12, Determination. Accurate shooting is never achieved without concentration, each time a shot is fired the firer must be fully determined that it is going to be perfect one. 13. Turning the Shot. From the time correct holding is achieved, more than five seconds should not be taken to fire ashot. Dwelling on the aim cause the eye and muscles to tire and results in bad shooting. 14, Action on. Being Ordered. When the ‘range’ is given the fierer should adjust his sights and await for indication of the target. ence of Firing a Shot 15. Aiming Position. On comig into the aim, the firer must take the first pressure. 16. Breathing. Just. before taking an aim, breathing must be gently restrained. It is important to coordinate so that when the foresight comes to the point of aim, the breath is partially exhaled. 17. Firing. immediately on ‘correct aim’ the second pressure will be taken and shot fired. For a second or two after firing, there should be no relaxation of the hold or movement of trigger finger or head. 18. Follow Through. The hold and aim must be maintained until the bullet has left the barrel. Better still fire should allow through until the bullet has reached the target. 11619. Declaration. The firer declares if the aim at the time of firing is not correct e.g. left, right, high or low. A correct shot should not be declared. 20. Re-loading in_the Shoulder. Immediately after follow through or declaration, reloading at the shoulder should be carried out. 21. Revallignment. Having reloaded the firer should realign his sights approximately on the target. 22. Limber-Up, Before firing any practice, it is advisable to carry out trigger operation exercise No 5 and sequence of action for firing a shot. This is termed as ‘Limber-Up’ and its aim is to assist in coordination and tuning up of muscles, eye and brain. SECTION-6 RANGE PROCEDURE AND SAFETY PRECAUTI Use of Red Flages 1. No firing will take place until all the red flags are hoisted and look-out men posted as per the range standing orders. One flag will always be on the top of the butt. Flags are a warning that the range is in usc. A red flag displayed on the butt indicates that no firing should take place. Suspension of Firing 2. If firing is suspected during the practice, owing to some unforeseen happening, ‘weapons will be placed on the ground and the firer will stand clear. of Weay 3. The officer in charge of the firing point is responsible to ensure that all weapons are cleared and inspected before leaving the firing point. A further inspection will be carried out at the conclusion of firing. 4. During inspection , loading , and unloading, all the rifles must point towards the target. On the command *‘ Nirikshan ke lie Janch Shastra’ (Examine Arms) rifles will be held parallel to the ground and pointing in the direction of the target. 5. Noone will go to the targets until all weapons have been unloaded, inspected and permission to go has been given by the officer in charge. Only the target papers will be brought back to see the results. 6. Only firers, coaches, the firing point officer and his assistants are allowed on the firing point. Waiting details must be at least 10yds from the firing point or in the shelter provided. 171. The following is the normal procedure on the firing points (@) The party to fire is brought within about 100 yds of the firing point. (b) The practices to be fired are explained. (© Firers are detailed to targets. (@) The coaches, ammunition party and look out men take up their positions. (e) The first two details only form up behind their targets. () On the order of ‘Age Barh’ (Detail Advance) the first detail will take position on the firing point. (g) On the lowering of the red flag at the butt, the officer supervising the firing point may order his red flag to be taken down and give the order of ‘Detail Advance’. The coaches check up their positions and correct them if needed, and give the word of command ‘Limber Up’. On this, the firers must align rifles as they have been taught. The officer will then give the order to load and carry on. () The firing will start only after getting orders from officer-in-charge firing. (On completion of fire, the firers must raise their right hand up, keeping the elbow on the ground. (k) Officer-in-charge will give the word of command ‘Khali Kar’ (before this he must ensure that all have finished). On this the firers will take their rifles onto their shoulders and move the bolt twice, press the trigger and stand up. () The officer-in-charge will give the command “Detail Report’ on this the firers would report ‘Number ek rifle theek, do theek, teen theek and number char rifle theek’. The report will be form left to right. (Normally four targets are used on miniature range). (m) The first and last firer will say ‘Number ek rifle theek’ and the rest will say ‘Do theek, teen theek’ and so on. (a) ‘The details are changed by word of command and the new detail which has been waiting comes up while another detail forms up hehind. (0) Before the firers leave the range they will have a further weapon inspection. Each firer will be asked whether she has any live ammunition. It will be ensured that they have no live ammunition. 1gjure Ranges 8. Only 22. ammunition will be used on miniature ranges. Scoring will be similar to that as laid down for classification ranges. SECTION -7 AIMING Il - ALTERATION OF SIGHT Necessity 1. __ If during firing it is found that the elevation of the barrel is not correct i.e when the rifle is fired correctly with correct aim, the shot goes high or low instead of hitting at the point of aim. It will be necessary , provided the time allows, to readjust the setting of back sight. Mean Point of Impact (MPI) 2. ‘The central point of area covered by the group of rounds fired with consistent aim and held at the same aiming mark is called MPI. Elevat 3. ‘The amount of alteration necessary may be found from the following table which shows the change of MPI when the sight is changed by 100 yards. ‘Rise or drop of MPI on Target 6 inches 12 inches 18 inches 500 Yards 24 inches’ 4. An alteration of 50 yards in the sight will bring half the effect shown above. 200 yards will double it on the target. Figure Target, 5. If while firing at at figure targets the shots are observed to miss, either high or low, the firer should raise or lower his sights by one hundred yards, re-aim and fire. If the shot is still observed to miss the target, alter the sight by a further 100 yards. 119SECTION-8 THEORY OF GROUP AND SNAP SHOOTING ‘The Group and its MPI 1, In approaching a method for firing, the first essential to understand is that when firing a scrics of shots with a supposedly constant aim and under the same conditions, they will not all hit the same spot, however perfect the weapon and its ammunition. A pattern is always formed. The divergence of shots in due to a variety of reasons. 2. For the purpose of training the group will imply five consecutive well-fired shots, fired with consistent aim at the same aiming mark. The central point of impact is the Mean Point of Impact (MPI) of the group. Grouping Capacity 3. The diameter of a circle containing all five shots, fired by a man to the best of his ability, is known as his grouping capacity. 4. For the purpose of coaching and scoring, firers are classified into certain grouping capacities and measured at a range of 100 yards. These capacities are represented by the diameter of the circles ¢.g. 2 inches, 4 inches and so on. 5. A man’s grouping capacity, while remaining fairly constant at any given range, varies in proportion to the range at which firing is taking place. Thus once a man’s grouping capacity at 100 yards/ 25 yards has been ascertained, his capacity at any other range can be calculated by simple arithmetic. Hence should the group be centrally placed the scores expected on target can also be predicted. 6. It must be appreciated that a group is representative of a man’s capacity, only when a correct aim has been taken for every shot. Should a man accidentally fire when aim is not correct, he must note very carefully where the sights were pointing at the moment of firing and declare the fact. If on checking it is found that a bullet has gone astray and not at the place declared by the firer, it should be ignored for judging his grouping capacity. For instance if a firer was making a 4 inches group and because of one stray bullet he makes a 12 inches group, his grouping capacity will be considered as inches. Application of the Grouping 7. Grouping is of immense value to the firer and to his coach and does in fact form the basis of application practices in which the centre of the firer’s group is applied to the centre of the target to note very carefully the group of the MPI, making alterations to 120sighting or to the point of aim where necessary. In the early stages a coach will help the firer for this purpose. The example is given below: If the position of the first shot is reasonably good and no error is declared, the second shot should be fired with the same aim. If the second shot is within the grouping capacity of the firer the probable MPI is the middle of the two shots. If MPI is too far out it should be adjusted for elevation and deflection; the correction should not be made boldly but with caution. The third shot will give the clear picture. If this MPI is again not central a further cautious change should be made. After the forth shot MPI position should be known and the fifth shot should be a good one fired with the correctly ascertained elevation and deflection. Improving Capaci 8. Once the grouping capacity of the firer is assessed , it will be her duty not only to maintain this capacity, but to improve on it eradicating any faults she might have had in early shoots. Miniature Snay i 9. After grouping and application fire has been done , the snap shooting should be fired. This is to defeat the time factor. Initially it should be done on miniature range to make the firer realize that the exposure of target is enough to get a deliberate round fired and she must be perfectly calm and collected throughout. In fact before she is made to fire she should be given enough practice on the following things:- (a) To concentrate. (b) To speed up co-ordination between eye and hand. (©) Practice in dominating impulse. 10. The practice is given in the following stages: (@) — Stage-1_Automatic Alignment, The aiming mark is given at the instructors eye when the squad is lying in semi circle with instructor in the centre. ‘The alignment is checked with the help of aiming disc when the individual on the command “up’ aims at the eye of the instructor. b) tic Alignment with Correct_Hold_and Trigger Operation. On the command ‘up’ the firer brings up the rifle, aims, holds the fifle correctly and takes the shot. He reloads when the rounds would have left the barrel for certain (It is best to emphasise this by a distinct pauso), comes down and declares his shot- if incorrect, to the instructor. There is no time limit initially, only ‘accuracy before speed’ is insisted. Later in this stage, indication with a finger is given and thus raising of the finger is the signal for the firer to fire his round. Sight impulse thus replaces sound impulse. 121(©) Stage 34 & 5. Practice firing i done at figure targets 11, 12 and snap shooting at ranges 100, 200 and 300 yards. 11. For firing on miniature range representative figure targets are used and the time progressively reduced from 7 to 4 seconds. The size of the targets is also reduced. Not more than two practices should be fired in a day. Here again accuracy before speed will be insisted upon. Good holding is essential. In stage 7 12. The practice is given at range sighting at figure 11 & 12 targets and in stage 8, the range snap shooting practice is carried out. Continuous $1 13, It is to take on the targets as they appear. The time will come in battle when the rifleman is confronted with a number of enemy within killing range. His task will be to account for as many as possible, before they escape to cover or alternatively get to close quarters. The guiding principle is, always ‘Shoot to Kill’, In this case, having killed one enemy, he must at once engage another, firing continuously and methodically as long as target remains. ‘The Points to be Observed 14, The main points to be observed are :- (@) Accuracy is not sacrificed for speed. (b) There is no verbal declaration of aim, since this would cause distraction. (©) The buttremains in the shoulder in order to save time in re-aiming. (@ Perfect bolt manipulation to ensure that no time is wasted in reloading. (©) Firing will continue until such time as the command ‘Stop’ is given, or no further fire is required 122SECTIO? SHORT RANGE FIRING (.22 RIFLE) Practi Practice] Tarset ke Ni Round | Instructions ‘Scoring 1. [Detib [ire [25 1 | @) Position erate lying supported (b) One practice of S rounds Bull & Inner ~3 Magpie Outer HPS. LONG/SHORT RANGE 7.62MM RIFLE COURSE (FIRING BY CADETS OF SD/SW NCQ, ‘Target [Round] Instructi Scoring 1. [Delibe [4x47 | 100725 3 (a) Position rate | 1x1" lying supported b) Position lying unsupported Bull & Inner - 3 points Magpie - 2 points, Outer - I points HPS - 15 points Bull & Inner - 3 points Magpie - 2 points Outer = 1 points HPs. ~ 15 points. Note :- Out of 12 rounds authorized per cadets. 2 rounds will be pooled for zeroing and re-classification of failures. 123SECTION-10 CHARACTERSTICS OF 7.62 MM SLR AND 5.56 MM INSAS. 1 Calibre - 7.62 mm. 2. Length (a) With short butt - 1126.50mm (44.35in). (6) With normal butt = 1139.20mm (44.85 in). (c) With long butt - 1151.90mm (45.35in).. (@) Length of rifle with bayonet - ——_-1397.00mm (55 in). 3. Weight (@) Rifle only - 4bkg. (b) Rifle with full mag - Sake. (©) Rifle with full magand = - = 5.392kg. bayonet @ Bayonet - 0.283 kg. (@) Empty Mag - 0.255 kg. © Fullmag - 0.709kg. 4 Rate of Fire (@) Normal ~ Srds per min. (b) Rapid = 20rds per min. (©) Faster than rapid - 60 rds per min, 5. Range (@) Effective range - 215 m (300 yds). (b) Sight range = 200 yds to 600 yds. 1246. Sight Radius ~ 533.40 mm (21.7in). 7. Noof Grooves = 06 (Six). 8 - 1 turn in 304.8mm (12 in). 9. Twist of Rifling - Right Hand. Amn (Cart SA Ball 7.62mm) 10. (@) Calibre - 7.62mm. (b) Weight of cart - 23.07gm + 0.65 gm (©) Length of cart - 71.16mm + 76mm (2.80-0.03 in). (@) Weight of bullet - 933 £0.13 gm (144 + 29m). (©) Powder charge - NC Powder. (Muzzle velocity - — 815m/2700ft + 30 fvS (at 27.43m(90 ft) from muzzle) (@) Wtof cart case ~ 10.89 gm. (hb) Wtof propellantcharge = - 2.85 gm. LL. System of operation - Gas operation. 12, Mag capacity - — 20rds. Characterstics : 556mm INSAS Rif 1 Calibre: - 556mm. 2. Length of Rifle withoutbayonet_ - 960mm. 3. Length of Rifle with bayonet, - 110mm. 4. Length of Barrel - 464mm. 5. Weight (@) Fixed butt with empty mag - 3.6 kg. (b) Fixed butt with loaded mag - 3.69 kg. 12510. LL 12. ‘Type of Amn. 13. ©) @ © Empty mag Fall mag Bayonet Effective Range Sight Radius Muzzle velocity Principle of operation Penetration Mode of fire Rate of Fire (a) (b) © @ fa) (b) © @ Normal ‘TRB Intense Cyclic Ball Rd. ‘Tracer Rd. Blank Rd. HD Cart. - 90m. - 340gm. = 305 gm. - 400 mer. = 410mm. - — 900m!s. - Gas Op. = 3mmat 700m. - Single shot & three round burst (TRB). = 60-rds/min. = 90 rds/min. - 150 rds /min, = 600 to 650 rds/min. 126