AN INVESTIGATION OF INDIVIDUAL NIGHT RIFLE FIRING UNDER ILLUMINATION RANGING FROM NO MOON THROUGH FULL MOON

摘要

To examine the data collected during the iaoplementation of Training Circular 23-1 by the Weapons Department of The Infantry School, Fort Banning, Georgia, to determine the applicability of the prescribed individual night rifle firing procedure under low levels of illumination ranging from no moon through full moon.nConclusions: A general confirmation of the individual night firing procedures prescribed by TC 23-1 is indicated. An interaction was observed between firing technique (pointing or aiming) and low levels of natural illumination. At some point between half and full moon the pointing technique becomes less effective than the aiming technique.