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    NOT TO BE PUBLISHED ‘The information given in this document is not to be communicated, either directly or indirectly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official positién in His Majesty's Service. i 26 Publications is 8: siorifed in eS 17th June, 3992 Small Arms Training - Volume I, Pamphlet No. 3“ Rifle 1942 “This pamphlet supersedes the 1937 edition ; Supple- ment No. 1, 1941, and the edition reprinted with Amendments \(No. 1) 1940, e — ay aa Crown Cop ht Reserved By Command of the Army Councit, ‘ ae. Wag. Onvice Baik 17th June, 1942. ii DISTRIBUTION AML Arms OCT Us. ORT Us. S.AS. Hythe Wing. S.AS. Netheravon Wing CON’ General notes for instructors CHAPTER I.—MAINTIENANCI Lesson 1,—Cleaning ac gar Lesson 2.—Examination of the ritie CHAPTER H—AIMING INSTRUCTION Lesson 3.—The correct aim Lesson 4.—Aiming off the target e ie CHAPTER Ul.—FIRING INSTRUCTION i ee and unloading sc yo and trigger pressing .—Firing from low cover Lesson 8.—Other positiorls Lesson 9—Firing at moving targets CHAPTER IV.—QUICI > AN, ENING AND STRENGTHENING oe V.—TESTS\ OF ELEMENTARY TRAINING ee oo of No. 2 -22ineh rifle f Peis 1 a. fariations in teaching the No. rifle iY see oh rs in teaching the No, 4 rifle... Sniper rifle and zeroing '18 and A telescope wai : re Appendix. V.—The No. 4 Sniper rifle, Appendix VI—The Sniper sling ../ 28 GENERAL NOTES FOR INSTRUCTORS The object of weapon training 1. The sole object of weapon training is to teach all ranks the most efficient way of handling their weapons in order to kill the enemy Instructors will always bear this fact in mind, and will continually impress it upon those whom they instruct, General points of safety 2. Before commencing any lesson in this pamphlet, instructors will invariably inspect rifles, drill cartridges and pouch equipment ‘They will also show their own to the squad. It is only by th trictest adherent to this principle that accidents with live $.A.A, will be avoided. 3. When using the aiming d or firing at another man’s eye, drill cartridges will NEVER be used Recruit instruction 4. Instructors must appreciate that, while the lessons at? designed to be taught in one period, more time will be necessary for practice and revision to obtain proficiency. Trained soldier instruction 5. Once men have been trained in the elementary handling of-the rifle, all future instruction must then be progressive it is use utufeise trained men as if they were recruits The following are way: hich further useful instruction can be given + i, T.E-T. to ensure that men have not lost their skill Interest can be developed if the men themselves are required to point out faults ia. Lessons,.7, 8, and 9, tpgether with the quickening iii, Carrying out these lessons on different types of ground, involving as many different types of firing positions ‘and cover as possible. iv. Paying-the fullest attention to tactical considerations nd the importance of concealment y including camouflage measures, so as to secing without being seen. ations of rifle fire, and teaching, sxplaining the limit within the squad or otherw py demonstration Zi what are easy and what are difficult targets for men armed with rifles. Improvisation 6. Instructors must make every effort to. improvise any training stores that may be needed Provided that weapons ure issued, then all essential lessons can be taught by improvising where and when necessary. For details aee heading tion” under the different le wosecep Bult Sling swivel ‘sword bar nd cleaning stores Stores Improvisa One. \, Drill cartridge 7. Where these do not ‘exist, ihe whol be carried out without them, but every effort efi to obtain them for use. ijt Fra nope ee Chet acksight shor,cateh ee Piling ive! * Windqauge Gas eacope CHAPTER I.—MAINTE tatraclor is, (LESSONS 1 AND 2) Object.—To teach the sol from the his service that he must take proper care of hi Weapons Be gat they are always at the maximum efficiency for killing 8 beginning of sh £ $ a = 2 = if ine Auxiliary Spring Bolt eam grooves BOLT cianqppiece, Sound Recenves Clon revered) os Becksight proteler %, yer Ribs - Guard Cocking-pisee Trigg: Full best of Cécking piece, “trigger Axis Pin = & 4 LESSON 1.—CLEANING Fnstyuctor's Notes Stoves.— Ali cleaning matevials. HN Safety precautions (see General Notes for Tustrwctors), Name all ‘parts of the vifle as dealt with. This applies to all vifle instruction (see Fig. 1). 1 plain that if the rifle is cleaned and handled correctly it is capable of a high and accurate rate of fire. Tf, as will normally be the case, the men of the squad hiv previously witnessed a demonstration to show the effet of Tifle fire, reference will be made to it. Otherwise, the bquacl will be told the grand effect of the fire delivered by capable men whose weapons are in the best possible condlitinn Explain and demonstrate with squad imitating } 2, Stripping i. Identify rifle by numbers on bolt lever and right of ody. ii. Remove bolt—push safety cateh forward, press cut-off down and out, raise knob and draw bolt right back, Ptess bolt head upwards, disengaging it from retaining spring and remove bolt. - Remove magazine by pres ‘sing home magazine catch. iv. Open butt trap and remove oil bottle and pull-through. Unroll and straighten out pull-through. Remove sling. vy Fitting gauze.—In “war-time the gauze will be kept fitted to the pull-through. To fit it, fold it as in Fig. 2, the longer sides taking the shape of an “ §,” Open the loop of the pull-through nearest the weight and put one side of it in each loop of the S.”" Coil each half of the gauze’ tightly round the cord until the two rolls thus formed meet. Remove loose strands. To make the gauze fit the bore tightly, pack it with a small piece of flannelette if necessary, The gauze will always be oiled before use, 5 wire GAUZE FOLDED (Section). On PULL-THROUGH Fig. 2 3. Cleaning the barrel : ag i, Place a piece of flannelette, ee 4 ees Vie nee "Gn centre loop and wrap it row Te ated ight.in breech. With butt on ground, p ene through oe es on bbing against the side of the barrel. Rt neces, Chatecue flannelette when eee : amine bore by holding muzzle close Ha . a ae raw head back and look into Beer a ie Repeat from breech i A tae is one ne annelette 4 inches by 1} inches, $ ‘ Til be present (as it-may be after firing) use water if available. Bt vater (boiling if 5 vater: Pour 5 to 6 pints of water ( iB : vee carefully through barrel, using a funnel or Ay other suitable appliance ; boiling water is ei hot water is better than cold; but even cold yee is better than no water et all. Dry, examine oil the barrel. 4. Cleaning chamber i g with a slot at the top for Use a stick about a foot long witl Aimee ies a 4inc inches shoul ‘A piece of flannelette 4 inches oc flannelette. lett t be inserted and wrapped round the stick hard into the chamber and turned several times. : e The best accuracy of fire is obtained if the barre amber are dried before firing. 5. Cleaning outside of rifle After cleaning barrel and chumber, wipe the dirt from all metal portions, using an olly rag. Make certain all crevices and gas escapes are clean, 6. Cleaning and replacing of bolt and magasino, ete. i. Bolt.—Dirt and grit must be removed from all party. opt in dusty climates M né.—-Remove dirt from inside and outside, if necessary remove platform and spring by pr down wide end, arrow end is then disengaged from front li Remove plutform and spring carefully, E in xe » order, It should only be removed when necessa: iii, Replace bolt,—See that number corresponds with body number. Head should be screwed fully home, See that ng piece is in line with steel lug and safety catch forward. Push bolt into the body till it meets the charger guide, turn down the bolt head, draw it back to resisting shoulder, press it right down. Close cut-off. Push bolt forward and down. Press trigger and put safety, catch back . Replace magazine—Front end first into magazine opening. Press fully home and test it to ensure it is engaged. Replace oil-bottle head first, then roll up pull-through by holding end of cord in the hand with about 1 inch below the bottom of the hand. Roll loosely once round the hand. Slip coil off and twist remainder of cord tightly round it, leaving enough to allow the weight to drop easily into the recess in butt trap. Push cord into the trap, leaving loop end uppermost and close the trap. Replace sling. 7. Explain the rifle must be examined and cleaned at frequent and regular intervals, particularly after recent firing. 8. Action during and after gas attack During ;— To keep weapon in working order all parts should be well oiled. After :— ‘ If splashed with blister gas, weapon must be decontaminated as follows :— e , *» 7 j. Rub anti-gas ointment into the hands; leave a "Visible film of ointment on the hands. os i i ai cf i d it show i

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