Studies were performed to develop low-cost techniques for training infantrymen to engage low-flying aircraft with small arms. The first approach included training on estimating distance, leading, and tracking, using a special training device. After training, in live firing using a sleeve target towed at low altitudes, 16 riflemen obtained 10 hits for 960 rounds fired. In the second approach, a miniaturized program used air rifles against 1/10-scale aircraft silhouettes. This training was also evaluated by a live-firing test. (Author)
Methods of Training for the Engagement of Aircraft with Small Arms
1970
57 pages
Report
No indication
English
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