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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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I didn't really pay attention to Easter, just like how I react to Christmas. I generally don't pay attention to holidays, except for the fact that during those time I need to do nothing but being relaxed.
The last day before the holiday was good. We went to the canteen for a short break in the morning, which we don't do often. Then during lunch, there were 2 happenings I still remember:
1. - He's not as dark as Brown.
- He's not as ugly as Brown.
- Brown can go into the shadow and nobody can see him.
- And he can save the rest of us!
2. We were eating (or at least I was eating). Harri was sitting next to me on the right. Wilma was in front of him. Doina was next to Wilma on the right - meaning she was in front of me. Wilma started:
- Yay yay yay, I have 2,5 hours left, then I go home! La la la ~
We were giggling/smiling along for a second because of Wilma's smile and her cute actions, then Harri turned to me:
- Didn't you take your medicine?
Then Doina busted out laughing, told Harri:
- OMG! I thought you were asking Wilma!
So it has been some time since I came back. Now we have Mikko, Wilma, Phan Anh, and Tuulia more in the office.
Mikko doesn't talk much. Doina said she didn't know it would be possible for a person to talk less than I do, but it happens. But Mikko seems to be a nice and kind guy.
Wilma is like a child, cute and lovable. She reminds me of Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter. She usually says things we don't know how she comes up with. They usually make us laugh, in a very nice way. She said she refused to step into adulthood. And something like "I was normal. Then I stopped." ^^
Phan Anh seems to be a responsible teammate, willing to do many things, and enjoy to be in the team.
Tuulia has just come this week. She is a nice pretty girl with good English. Nobody has enough time to brief her about the whole thing of what we are doing, but she has done well so far.
Generally, except for the fact that we are busy and stressed with loads of stuffs to do when two big events are coming in May and June, we are good. I'm glad I'm back here.
And I bought for myself a daffodil pot. There's no flower yet, but it will. ^^
Amateur Jeff Carstens reacts after making a long putt at the par-4, eighth hole during the 51st Tapemark Minnesota PGA Pro-Am at Southview Country Club in West St. Paul, Minnesota on June 10, 2022. Photo by Jeffrey M. Lawler/ Courtesy PGA MN
U2 at Soldier Field, Chicago
September 13, 2009
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