Training Circular (TC) 3-22.9 provides Soldiers with the critical information for their rifle

or carbine and how it functions, its capabilities, the capabilities of the optics and ammunition,

and the application of the functional elements of the shot process.

This manual is comprised of nine chapters and five appendices, and is specifically tailored

to the individual Soldier’s use of the M4- or M16-series weapon. This TC provides specific

information about the weapon, aiming devices, attachments, followed by sequential chapters

on the tactical employment of the weapon system.

The training circular itself is purposely organized in a progressive manner, each chapter or

appendix building on the information from the previous section. This organization provides

a logical sequence of information which directly supports the Army’s training strategy for

the weapon at the individual level.

Chapters 1 through 4 describe the weapon, aiming devices, mountable weapons, and

accessories associated with the rifle and carbine. General information is provided in the

chapters of the manual, with more advanced information placed in appendix A, Ammunition,

and appendix B, Ballistics.

Chapters 5 through 9 provide the employment, stability, aiming, control and movement

information. This portion focuses on the Solider skills needed to produce well aimed shots.

Advanced engagement concepts are provided in appendix C of this publication. Appendix D

of this publication provides common tactical drills that are used in training and combat that

directly support tactical engagements. Finally, appendix E of this publication, is provided at

a common location in this and future weapons publications to provide a common location

for reference.

This is what you get from reading this brief cornucopia of knowledge…

OVERMATCH

1-25. Overmatch is the Soldier applying their learned skills, employing their

equipment, leveraging technology, and applying the proper force to create an unfair fight

in favor of the Soldier. To achieve and maintain overmatch against any threat, this

publication focuses on providing information that develops the Soldier’s direct fire

engagement skills using the following attributes:

Smart – the ability to routinely generate understanding through changing

conditions.

Fast – the ability to physically and cognitively outmaneuver adversaries.

Lethal – deadly in the application of force.

Precise – consistently accurate in the application of power to ensure deliver

of the right effects in time, space, and purpose.

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This article courtesy of The Arms Guide.