Tuesday, July 08
On Tuesday, we fired Match 7, The Attack Match (also known as the Roberts). It is fired on the Drouet electric target range, and includes an approach run, followed by an “Attack and Reorganization” with 30 shots fired in a combination of rapids and snaps, then a “Counter Attack” with a “ripple” of targets at 300, 200, and 100 meters, and finally a “Patrol Encounter”, a double-tap snap from the sitting, kneeling or squatting position.
Top Canadians in Match 7 were Sgt McKillop and Cpl Kennedy, tied with a score of 192. Hot on their heels were CWO Atkins and Sgt Walsh with scores of 188.
In the afternoon, we shot Match 17, the Urban Contact (FIBUA) match. This is a 40-shot continuous fire and movement match, under conditions likely to be encountered fighting in an urban environment.
Top Canadians in Match 17 were MCpl Savard and MCpl Benvie with 181 and 179 respectively. The picture shows the start of the match with the shooters using cover from 100 meters.
The Australia-New Zealand reception was held on Tuesday evening, a terrific BBQ and marvelous companionship. The picture shows the NZ team captain and coach presenting Maj Ali Aitken with a plaque.
On Tuesday, we fired Match 7, The Attack Match (also known as the Roberts). It is fired on the Drouet electric target range, and includes an approach run, followed by an “Attack and Reorganization” with 30 shots fired in a combination of rapids and snaps, then a “Counter Attack” with a “ripple” of targets at 300, 200, and 100 meters, and finally a “Patrol Encounter”, a double-tap snap from the sitting, kneeling or squatting position.
Top Canadians in Match 7 were Sgt McKillop and Cpl Kennedy, tied with a score of 192. Hot on their heels were CWO Atkins and Sgt Walsh with scores of 188.
In the afternoon, we shot Match 17, the Urban Contact (FIBUA) match. This is a 40-shot continuous fire and movement match, under conditions likely to be encountered fighting in an urban environment.
Top Canadians in Match 17 were MCpl Savard and MCpl Benvie with 181 and 179 respectively. The picture shows the start of the match with the shooters using cover from 100 meters.
The Australia-New Zealand reception was held on Tuesday evening, a terrific BBQ and marvelous companionship. The picture shows the NZ team captain and coach presenting Maj Ali Aitken with a plaque.
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