Topic: History of US-Army Weapons Qualification

systemlord · December 11th, 2005

I heard that the US Army Weapons Qualification is developed from that US snipers in the First or second World War shot preferentially at the German carrier of the Iron Cross. Is this true? How did it really develop?

Missileer · December 18th, 2005

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Originally Posted by systemlord

I heard that the US Army Weapons Qualification is developed from that US snipers in the First or second World War shot preferentially at the German carrier of the Iron Cross. Is this true? How did it really develop?

I couldn't find anything on it but it sounds pretty unlikely that a sniper would try to wait for a target who was wearing the Iron Cross. During any war, it's nice to have a record of who can handle a weapon well and who can't, that's probably closer to the reason for qualification grades. If the guy can't shoot, make him a cook.

MilidarUSMC · December 20th, 2005

well i can barely shoot an M16 so they just gave me a bigger gun, i like that idea better

. .50cal is fun.

Chief Bones · December 20th, 2005

Don't know for sure but -
Couldn't it be as simple as this:

If you are going to fight the enemy with a rifle, pistol, shotgun or clubs at twenty paces -

Wouldn't it be nice to know that your trooper has a least a minimum qualification with whichever weapon he will be carrying into battle?

It would mean a better kill to bullet return (ratio) for your investment.

December 11th, 2005	Post 1
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December 20th, 2005	Post 3
MilidarUSMC Centurion Gear	well i can barely shoot an M16 so they just gave me a bigger gun, i like that idea better . .50cal is fun. __________________ \"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don\'t have that problem.\" Ronald Reagan 1985

December 20th, 2005	Post 4
Chief Bones Forums Grumpy Old Man Gear	Don't know for sure but - Couldn't it be as simple as this: If you are going to fight the enemy with a rifle, pistol, shotgun or clubs at twenty paces - Wouldn't it be nice to know that your trooper has a least a minimum qualification with whichever weapon he will be carrying into battle? *It would mean a better kill to bullet return (ratio) for your investment.* __________________ Fair winds and following seas > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < and long may your big jib draw. *-W.R.B. (Chief Bones) FCC(SW) USN(RET)-*

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