Combat Training with Pistols, M9 and M11

Book excerpt: This publication applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG)/ArmyNational Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the US Army Reserve (USAR)unless otherwise stated. It provides guidance on the operation and marksmanship of the M9, 9-mm pistol and the M11, 9-mm pistol. It reflects current Army standards in weapons qualification. It is a guide for the instructor to develop training programs, plans,and lessons that meet the objectives of the US Army Marksmanship program fordeveloping combat-effective marksmen. The Soldier develops confidence, knowledge, and skills by following the guidelines in this manual.Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns refer toeither gender. Also, some of the uniforms illustrated in this manual are shown withoutcamouflage for greater clarity.