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ing to see the black targets ahead. There was something slightly comical about the way we moved along in single file like ducklings behind the safety staff, filing into our lanes and ensuring that no one ended up somewhere they shouldn’t be. The shoot itself was then quite
The final day saw us move to the grenade ranges. A gloriously sunny day that left many red faces, we found ourselves sitting in small waiting huts with helmets on and ear defenders in listen- ing to the frequent explosions of the grenades.
simple, the majority hitting with every round, and it was warm so we enjoyed it.
For many it was quite a hassle to figure out how to readjust to hold the rifle and it largely became a feat of contortion
In turn, one would leave the hut and dress to one CSgt who would hand them the grenade before following around to where another CSgt would be waiting. From there, one would take a knee, prep the grenade, and throw it towards the target before returning to the hut with the pin held as a trophy to wait for the rest of the platoon to go through.
The CBRN shoot the following
day for many was the most chal-
lenging. The bulk of the respirator
changed the firer’s natural posi-
tion drastically and many necks
were craning trying to get the rifle
into their shoulder so they could see down the sights. Once each OCdt found the position that worked for them, the shooting went well, but for many it was quite a hassle to figure out how to readjust to hold the rifle and it largely became a feat of contortion.
The week provided the opportunity to improve marksmanship and to gain confidence in using the SA80, something that will serve us all well in our future careers.
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