Aimed quick fire

When presented with a target, the soldier brings the rifle up to his shoulder and quickly fires a single shot. His firing eye looks through or just over the rear sight aperture. He uses the front sight post to aim at the target. Using this technique, a target at 25 meters or less may be accurately engaged in one second or less.
Source: FM22.9: RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP M16A1, M16A2/3, M16A4 and M4 CARBINE

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