Marksmanship/Gunnery Criteria: The Influence of Terrain-Related Factors, Line-of-Sight Segments, Target Selection, Range Estimation, and Evasive Tactics on TOW/Dragon Gunnery Proficiency

摘要

Target engagement training for the TOW and Dragon Weapon systems currently emphasizes tracking skills using the Launch Effects Trainer (LET). Gunners gain proficiency by tracking targets which are in the open and moving through the weapon system's area of responsibility. Factors other than the ability to track targets are required to employ the system effectively in combat. Current training programs do not emphasize specific combat tasks such as range estimation and selection of targets and line-of-sight segments. Since the learning process for sharpening these skills is not part of the current training program, there is a gap between skills emphasized in training and skills required in combat. This report attempts to reconcile this gap by developing a set of recommendations designed to heighten the degree of realism in the program of instruction.