MCRP 3-01B Pistol Marksmanship

1 MCRP 3-01 BPistolMarksmanshipUS Marine CorpsDISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is 144 000138 00To Our ReadersChanges: Readers of this publication are encouraged to submit suggestions and changes thatwill improve it. Recommendations may be sent directly to Commanding General, MarineCorps combat Development Command, Doctrine Division (C 42), 3300 Russell Road, Suite318A, Quantico, VA 22134-502 1 orby fax to 703-784-2917 (DSN 278-2917) or by E-mail Recommendations should include the following information:Location of changePublication number and titleCurrent page numberParagraph number (if applicable)Line numberFigure or table number (if applicable) Nature of changeAdd, deleteProposed new text, preferably double-spaced and typewritten Justification and/or source of changeAdditional copies.

2 A printed copy of this publication may be obtained from Marine CorpsLogistics Base, Albany, GA 31704-5001, by following the instructions in MCBu1 5600,Marine Corps Doctrinal Publications Status. An electronic copy may be obtained from theDoctrine Division, MCCDC, world wide web home page which is found at the following uni-versal reference locator: otherwise stated, whenever the masculine gender is used, bothmen and women are OF THE NAVYH eadquarters United States Marine CorpsWashington, 20380-177525 November 2003 FOREWORDM arines must have the versatility, flexibility, and skills to deal with any situation at anylevel of intensity across the entire range of military operations.

3 Whenever the situationwarrants the application of deadly force, a Marine must be able to deliver well-aimedshots to eliminate the threat. A Marine who is proficient in Pistol Marksmanship handlesthis challenge without escalating the level of violence or causing unnecessary collateraldamage. It is not enough to simply provide Marines with the best available firearms; wemust also ensure that their training prepares them to deliver accurate fire against the ene-my under the most adverse conditions without hesitancy, fear, or uncertainty of action. Awell-trained Marine is confident that he can protect himself, accomplish the mission, andprotect his fellow Marines.

4 To be combat ready, a Marine must be skilled in the tactics,techniques, and procedures of Pistol Marksmanship and diligent in the proper care andmaintenance of the M9, 9-mm service Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-0 lB. Pistol Marksmanship , is the MarineCorps' source document for Pistol Marksmanship and provides the doctrinal basis forMarine Corps Pistol Marksmanship training. This publication provides all Marines armedwith a Pistol with the tactics, techniques, and procedures for range and field firing theM9, 9-mm service 3-01 B supersedes the discussion of Pistol Marksmanship in Fleet Marine ForceManual (FMFM) 0-8, Basic Marlcs' and approved this DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPSEDWARDL ieutenant General, GMarine Corps combat DeveI ment CommandPublication Control Number: 144 000138 00 Distribution A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited,CorpsPistol MarksmanshipTABLE OF CONTENTSiiiChapter 1.

5 The M9 Service PistolFunctionalCapabilitiesSingle-Actio n ModeDouble-Action ModeNomenclatureMajor ComponentsSlide AssemblySafety FeaturesDecocking/Safety LeverFiring Pin BlockHalf-Cock NotchCycle of OperationFiringUnlockingExtractingEjecti ngCockingFeedingChamberingLockingWearing of the M9 Service Pistol 's GearM12 HolsterMl Ammunition PocketMi Shoulder HolsterAssault HolsterConcealed Pistol HolsterLanyardFiring the M9 Service Pistol While Wearing GlovesPreventive MaintenancePistol DisassemblyDisassembly of the MagazineInspection of the PistolCleaning and Lubricating the PistolPistol Re-assemblyPistol Magazine Re-assemblySafety/Function CheckUser Serviceability InspectionPistol Maintenance in Adverse ConditionsExtreme ColdHot, Wet ClimatesAmmunition1 11 11 11 11 11 11-31-31-31-41-41-41-41-41-41-51-51-51-5 1-61-61-61-71-71-71-71-101-101 111 111-121-131-131-141-141-141-151-151-151- 15 Hot, Dry Climates1-16iVMCRP3-OIBH eavyRain and Fording Operations1 -16 Amphibious Conditions1-16 Chapter2.

6 Weapons HandlingSafetyRulesWeapons ConditionsDetermining a Weapon's ConditionChecking the Round IndicatorConducting a Chamber CheckWeapons CommandsLoading the PistolMaking the Pistol ReadyFireCease FireUnloading the PistolUnloading and Showing the Pistol ClearEmptying the MagazineFilling the MagazineReloading the PistolDry ReloadCondition I ReloadReloading ConsiderationsRemedial ActionStoppageMalfunctionRemedial ActionAudible Pop or Reduced RecoilWeapons CarriesAlertReadyWeapons TransportsFlolster 'I'rrisportAdministrative TransportCombat MindsetPhysical and Mental PreparationThreat LevelsTransferring the PistolShow Clear TransferCondition Unknown TransferChapter3.

7 Fundamentals of Pistol MarksmanshipAiming31 Sight Alignment3-1 Establishing Sight Alignment3-13-13-22-12-22-22-22-22-32-42 -52-52-62-62-72_? PictureRelationship Between the Eye and the MarksmanshipTriggerControlSight Alignment and Trigger Finger PlacementTypes of Trigger ControlBreath ControlApplication of Marksmanship FundamentalsCompression of FundamentalsAimingTrigger ControlBreath ControlVWithdrawing the Pistol From the 4. Pistol Firing Positions and GripPistolFiring PositionMobilityObservation of the EnemyStabilityPistol Firing GripBefore Firing: Stabilize the Firing: Allow Trigger Firing: Manage RecoilWeaver and Isosceles VariationsStanding PositionWeaver Standing PositionIsosceles Standing PositionKneeling PositionWeaver Kneeling PositionIsosceles Kneeling PositionProne PositionWeaver Prone Prone Body AlignmentChapter 5.

8 Use of Cover and ConcealmentCoverMaterialsDirtCinder BlocksTrees, Logs, and Telephone PolesSandbagsConsiderations for Firing From CoverAdjusting the Firing the Weaver and Isosceles the Body Behind CoverProviding Support for the Position and the PistolChanging PositionsMovingviMCRP 3-OIBS upported Firing PositionsSupported ProneSupported KneelingSupported StandingLocate and Engage Targets FromPie TechniqueRollout TechniqueCombining the Pie and Rollout Techniques5-55-65-65-65-75-75-85-8 Chapter 6. Presentation of the M9 Service PistolChapter 7. Pistol Engagement TechniquesTargetDetectionMovementSoundIm proper CamouflageTechniques of FireDouble and Single Action FiringSingle Action or Double Action FiringTwo-Shot TechniqueSlow Fire TechniqueRe-engagement TechniquesSlow Fire TechniqueTwo-Shot TechniqueOffset AimingMultiple TargetsCombat MindsetPrioritizing TargetsEngaging Multiple TargetsMoving TargetsTypes of Moving Targets6-16-16-16-16-26-76-76-76-86-86-8 6-86-86-87-17-17-17-27-27-27-37-37-37-37 -47-47-47-47-57-57-67-6 Behind CoverSight AlignmentlSight PicturePresentation From the Carries and HolstersPresentation From the ReadyPresentation From the AlertPresentation From a Holster

9 TransportPresentation the Kneeling PositionFrom the ReadyFrom the Alert (Arms Straight)From the Alert (Close Quarters, Elbows Bent)From the Holster TransportPresentation While Assuming the Prone PositionIsosceles ProneWeaver ProneSearch and Assess7-1 FactorsLeads for Moving Targets7-7 Methods of EngagementApplying the Fundamentals of One-Handed TechniquesPresentation and ShootingAdjustment of the Standing PositionSearching and Assessing After FiringReloadingDry ReloadCondition I ReloadRemedial ActionPresentation From the Holster With theMethod One: Pistol RotationMethod Two: Hand RotationMethod Three: Knee PlacementTransferring the Pistol From One Hand to the Advanced TechniquesShootingon the MoveMoving With the PistolMoving: The Glide TechniqueEngaging Targets: Using the Pistol to MoveReloading and StoppagesTurn and FireEngaging Targets 90 Degrees to the Right andEngaging Targets 180 Degrees to the RearChapter10.

10 Low Light and Darkness TechniquesCombatMindsetNight Vision Adaptation and MaintenanceNight Vision AdapationNight Vision MaintenanceTarget Detection TechniquesOff-Center VisionScanning/Figure Eight ScanEffects of IlluminationAcquiring Targets at NightSight Alignment/Sight PictureFlashlightsTypes of FlashlightsActivation DevicesTypes of LensesTarget DetectionTarget Engagement8-18-18-28-28-28-48-58-78-78-8 8-98-109-19-19-19-19-29-29-29-29-310-110 -110-110-110-110-210-210-210-310-310-310 -310-310-310-410-5 Pistol MarksmanshipVII7-77-8 Weak 1 THE M9 SERVICE PISTOLThe MarineCorps' uses the M9 service Pistol asaDouble-ActionModedefensiveweapon. It is a semiautomatic, maga-zine-fed, recoil-operated, double-action Pistol .