927th OSK
937th OSK (Spetsnaz) Motto: "The Evil Overlord is a Nifty Guy"	Automatic Rifle RPK/RPD/PKM (Squad Weapons)

Conditions: Given an RPK, RPD or PKM and ammunition.

Standards: Apply correct RPK, RPD or PKM target engagement techniques so that you hit each target in your assigned sector of fire.

Performance Steps
1. Assume a suitable firing position. Based on your situation, assume the position that will allow you to observe and engage targets, yet minimize your exposure to enemy fire.
a. Bipod-supported prone. The bipod-supported prone position (Figure 1) and the bipod-supported fighting position (Figure 2) are the best positions for delivering effective fire on targets. Assume these positions when possible.

Figure 1. Bipod-supported prone position.

Figure 2. Bipod-supported fighting position.

b. Shoulder. The shoulder firing position (Figure 3) is used to engage targets at ranges less than 100 meters when no other position can be assumed or when the situation dictates its use, for example, in the final stages of the assault.

Figure 3. Shoulder firing position.

c. Underarm. The underarm firing position is used when moving in and around the objective during the assault (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Underarm firing position.

d. Hip. The hip firing position is used when closing with the enemy, when a heavy volume of fire in the target area is required, and when rapid movement is not necessary (Figure 5).

Figure 5. Hip firing position.

2. Fire the weapon using the correct sight picture (Figure 6).
a. Sight alignment. Center the front sight post in the peep sight (A, Figure 6).
b. Focus of the eye. Place the eye directly on line with the center of the rear sight. Focus on the tip of the front sight post. The natural ability of the eye to center objects in a circle and to seek the point of greatest light (center of the peep sight) aids in providing correct sight alignment.
c. Sight picture. Center the target over the front sight post (B, Figure 6). If firing on a 10-meter range target, use the sight picture in C, Figure 6.

Figure 6. Sight picture.

3. Fire the weapon in three-round bursts at the rate of fire appropriate for target size. Use correct trigger manipulation: Pull straight to the rear and release.
4. Apply correct engagement technique based on target types (Figure 7).

Figure 7. Classes of fire with respect to the weapon.

a. Fixed fire. This type of fire is delivered against a point target when the depth and width of the beaten zone will cover the target. Only one aiming point is necessary to cover the target with fire.
b. Traversing fire. This type of fire is distributed in width by successive changes in direction. This means moving the muzzle of the weapon to the left or right to distribute fire laterally. To make minor changes in direction, shift the shoulders to the right or left to select successive aiming points throughout the width of the target area. For major changes, move the elbows and align the body to remain directly behind the gun.
c. Searching fire. This type of fire is distributed in depth by successive changes in elevation. This means moving the muzzle of the weapon up or down to distribute fire in depth. Select successive aiming points in depth throughout the target area. To make changes in elevation, move elbows closer together to lower the muzzle or farther apart to raise the muzzle.
d. Traversing and searching fire. This type of fire is distributed in width and depth by successive changes in direction and elevation. Combining traversing and searching fire provides good coverage of the target. Adjustments are made in the same manner as described for traversing and searching fire. This means moving the muzzle of the weapon to the left or right to distribute fire laterally. To make minor changes in direction, shift the shoulders to the right or left to select successive aiming points throughout the width of the target area. For major changes, move the elbows and align the body to remain directly behind the gun.
5. Use observation of fire and adjustment of fire to place effective fire on the target.
a. Observation of fire. Observe the burst of fire by noting the strike of the rounds in the target area, the tracers in flight, or, in the case of the 10-meter range, the holes made in the target.
b. Adjustment of fire. Use the adjusted aiming point method to quickly adjust fires without making a sight adjustment. If the initial burst misses the target, rapidly select a new aiming point the same distance from the center of impact of the initial burst but in the opposite direction. Fire a second burst (Figure 8).

Figure 8. Adjusted aiming point method.

6. Use correct application of fire to engage specific targets.
a. Point target. Engage point targets with fixed fire (Figure 9).

Figure 9. Engagement of point target.

b. Area target. Initially, aim at the midpoint of the target area. Traverse and search to either flank, then back to the opposite flank (Figure 10).

Figure 10. Engagement of area target.

c. Linear target. Initially, aim at the midpoint of the target. Traverse fire to one flank and then to the other to cover the entire target (Figure 11).

Figure 11. Linear target.

d. Deep target. Initially, aim at the midpoint of the target unless another portion of the target is more critical or presents a greater threat. Search down to one aiming point in front of the near end and back up to one aiming point beyond the far end (Figure 12).

Figure 12. Deep target.

e. Linear target with depth. Initially, aim at the midpoint of the target unless another portion of the target is more critical or presents a greater threat. Traverse and search to the flank closest to your position then back to the other flank to cover the entire target (Figure 13).

Figure 13. Linear targets with depth.

f. Moving target. To hit a moving target, estimate the speed of the target and the lead required to fire and hit it, fire and track the target as it moves, and adjust the lead by observing tracers and the strike of the bullets (Figure 14 and Figure 15).

Figure 14. Vehicle lead table.

Figure 15. Moving target aiming points.

Evaluation Preparation: Setup: Evaluate this task on a live-fire range by having the soldier fire Table IV in FM 23-14. Evaluate the soldier's ability to use correct engagement techniques to engage specific types of targets. Provide the soldier with equipment and materials required to fire the course.

Brief Soldier: Brief soldier on range safety per installation regulations. Tell the soldier to assume the bipod-supported prone position or bipod-supported fighting position. Tell the soldier you are evaluating both his ability to adjust fire and his ability to hit the target.

Performance Measures
1. Assume correct bipod-supported prone position or bipod-supported fighting position.
2. Field zero on a 300-meter target with no more than 12 rounds.
3. Engage single E-type silhouettes (point targets) at various ranges.
4. Engage double E-type silhouettes (automatic weapon positions) at various ranges.
5. Engage linear E-type silhouettes (troops on line) at various ranges.