U.S. Army IMCOM
Soldiers practice reflexive fire techniques the afternoon of May 25, the fourth day of IMCOM's Best Warrior Competition
The event for the afternoon of May 25, reflexive fire, presented a chance for the Soldiers to try their shooting skills again. After practicing first with an empty M4 rifle, competitors shot twice at a target from 25, 15, 10 and five feet away, facing left, front and right each time.
Technically called close-combat marksmanship, it’s a technique special forces have practiced for years to effectively react to and engage an enemy – hence the name “reflexive fire,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Wayne LaClair, of Camp Casey, located in Area 1 of South Korea. LaClair served as the observer-controller in charge of range events during the competition.
“It teaches you to instinctively ID your target, aim and shoot in what we call ‘controlled pairs’ [two shots] to down the target,” he explained. “It teaches muscle memory, just like athletes. It also cuts down on civilian casualties because they have to identify the target before raising their weapon.”
It’s an important skill for Soldiers, he added, and as far as the Best Warrior Competition, a difficult event because competitors can lose points for neglecting details like not properly charging their weapon. He encouraged the competitors to build the muscle memory and practice the skill as they develop as Soldiers.
The event for the afternoon of May 25, reflexive fire, presented a chance for the Soldiers to try their shooting skills again. After practicing first with an empty M4 rifle, competitors shot twice at a target from 25, 15, 10 and five feet away, facing left, front and right each time.
Technically called close-combat marksmanship, it’s a technique special forces have practiced for years to effectively react to and engage an enemy – hence the name “reflexive fire,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Wayne LaClair, of Camp Casey, located in Area 1 of South Korea. LaClair served as the observer-controller in charge of range events during the competition.
“It teaches you to instinctively ID your target, aim and shoot in what we call ‘controlled pairs’ [two shots] to down the target,” he explained. “It teaches muscle memory, just like athletes. It also cuts down on civilian casualties because they have to identify the target before raising their weapon.”
It’s an important skill for Soldiers, he added, and as far as the Best Warrior Competition, a difficult event because competitors can lose points for neglecting details like not properly charging their weapon. He encouraged the competitors to build the muscle memory and practice the skill as they develop as Soldiers.
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IMCOM handles the day-to-day operations of U.S. Army installations around the globe – We are the Army's Home. Army installations are communities that provide many of the same types of services expected from any small city. Fire, police, public works, housing, and child-care are just some of the things IMCOM does in Army communities every day. We endeavor to provide a quality of life for Soldiers, Civilians and Families commensurate with their service. Our professional workforce strives to deliver on the commitments of the Army Family Covenant, honor the sacrifices of military Families, and enable the Army Force Generation cycle.
Our Mission:
To provide standardized, effective and efficient services, facilities and infrastructure to Soldiers, Civilians and Families for an Army and Nation engaged in persistent conflict.
Our Vision:
Army installations are the Department of Defense standard for infrastructure quality and are the provider of consistent, quality services that are a force multiplier in supported organizations’ mission accomplishment, and materially enhance Soldier, Civilian and Family well-being and readiness.
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Soldiers practice reflexive fire techniques the afternoon of May 25, the fourth day of IMCOM's Best Warrior Competition
The event for the afternoon of May 25, reflexive fire, presented a chance for the Soldiers to try their shooting skills again. After practicing first with an empty M4 rifle, competitors shot twice at a target from 25, 15, 10 and five feet away, facing left, front and right each time.
Technically called close-combat marksmanship, it’s a technique special forces have practiced for years to effectively react to and engage an enemy – hence the name “reflexive fire,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Wayne LaClair, of Camp Casey, located in Area 1 of South Korea. LaClair served as the observer-controller in charge of range events during the competition.
“It teaches you to instinctively ID your target, aim and shoot in what we call ‘controlled pairs’ [two shots] to down the target,” he explained. “It teaches muscle memory, just like athletes. It also cuts down on civilian casualties because they have to identify the target before raising their weapon.”
It’s an important skill for Soldiers, he added, and as far as the Best Warrior Competition, a difficult event because competitors can lose points for neglecting details like not properly charging their weapon. He encouraged the competitors to build the muscle memory and practice the skill as they develop as Soldiers.
The event for the afternoon of May 25, reflexive fire, presented a chance for the Soldiers to try their shooting skills again. After practicing first with an empty M4 rifle, competitors shot twice at a target from 25, 15, 10 and five feet away, facing left, front and right each time.
Technically called close-combat marksmanship, it’s a technique special forces have practiced for years to effectively react to and engage an enemy – hence the name “reflexive fire,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Wayne LaClair, of Camp Casey, located in Area 1 of South Korea. LaClair served as the observer-controller in charge of range events during the competition.
“It teaches you to instinctively ID your target, aim and shoot in what we call ‘controlled pairs’ [two shots] to down the target,” he explained. “It teaches muscle memory, just like athletes. It also cuts down on civilian casualties because they have to identify the target before raising their weapon.”
It’s an important skill for Soldiers, he added, and as far as the Best Warrior Competition, a difficult event because competitors can lose points for neglecting details like not properly charging their weapon. He encouraged the competitors to build the muscle memory and practice the skill as they develop as Soldiers.
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IMCOM handles the day-to-day operations of U.S. Army installations around the globe – We are the Army's Home. Army installations are communities that provide many of the same types of services expected from any small city. Fire, police, public works, housing, and child-care are just some of the things IMCOM does in Army communities every day. We endeavor to provide a quality of life for Soldiers, Civilians and Families commensurate with their service. Our professional workforce strives to deliver on the commitments of the Army Family Covenant, honor the sacrifices of military Families, and enable the Army Force Generation cycle.
Our Mission:
To provide standardized, effective and efficient services, facilities and infrastructure to Soldiers, Civilians and Families for an Army and Nation engaged in persistent conflict.
Our Vision:
Army installations are the Department of Defense standard for infrastructure quality and are the provider of consistent, quality services that are a force multiplier in supported organizations’ mission accomplishment, and materially enhance Soldier, Civilian and Family well-being and readiness.
To learn more about IMCOM:
IMCOM Official Web Site - www.imcom.army.mil/hq/
Flickr Photostream - www.flickr.com/photos/imcom
YouTube - www.youtube.com/installationmgt
Twitter - www.twitter.com/armyimcom
Facebook - www.facebook.com/InstallationManagementC ommunity
Scribd - www.scribd.com/IMCOMPubs
CNN iReport - www.ireport.com/people/HQIMCOMPA/
DoD Live Blog - usarmyimcom.armylive.dodlive.mil