extended until 2 months after return to unit when a range or
simulator is not available. Before each qualification shoot, all
personnel shall receive Marksmanship/Safety/Weapon
Familiarization Training. If available, the Handgun Practical
Weapons Course and Handgun Lowlight Course of Fire (COF) shall
be accomplished on a simulator programmed with these COF's.
Personnel performing annual qualification in this manner shall
perform the complete live-fire qualification requirement at
their next semi-annual sustainment point. Training records shall
record and highlight that limited live fire training and
simulator training was used to fulfill the qualification
requirement as specified in this paragraph.
b. Sustainment Criteria. All personnel must requalify with
live fire annually. All personnel are also required to undergo
semiannual sustainment training between qualification shoots,
not to exceed 8 months after the last live fire qualification.
The requirements for semiannual sustainment training are
outlined in OPNAVINST 3591.1.
c. Marksmanship Awards. The Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon,
Navy Sharpshooter Award, and Navy Expert Pistol Medal may be
earned on the Navy Handgun Qualification Course.
d.
Service Pistol Condition Codes:
CONDITION 1: Magazine Inserted, Slide Forward,
Round in Chamber, Safety ON (M9)
CONDITION 2: Not Applicable to M9 or M11 pistol
CONDITION 3: Magazine Inserted, Slide Forward,
Chamber Empty, Safety ON (M9)
CONDITION 4: Magazine Removed, Slide Forward,
Chamber Empty, Safety ON (M9)
3.
Qualification Criteria for Rifles.
a. Qualification Criteria. All Navy personnel armed with a
rifle are required to qualify on the Rifle Qualification and
rifle low light Courses. This enclosure specifically addresses
the MI4 and MI6 (series) rifles, to include the M4A1, M727, and
Mk-18 Carbines. Due to safety concerns, there is no requirement
to fire the Rifle Lowlight Course while at sea. For IA's and
deployed afloat commands, qualification/sustainment may be
extended until 2 months after return to their unit when a range
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