Army Recruit Training Centre - Weapons Training

Marksmanship training is an integral link in the chain of Recruit training. The primary function is to facilitate lessons and range practices pertaining to the operation of the current in service weapon systems.

The range complex is situated within the confines of the Kapooka Military Area.
The complex comprises of a number of ranges, which are designed for different styles, and levels of shooting. Firstly the 25m range, which is primarily used for Recruit demonstration shoots and the initial Recruit-firing practise. This is a manual range allowing the firers and spectators to see the impact and firepower of different weapon systems at close hand. Secondly A Classification range which is a manual range in which firers can engage targets up to 300m, this range is used primarily for the basic shoots usually the second and or third live fire shoot that all Recruits undertake within Recruit training. The Marksmanship Training Range also has the ability to engage targets up to 300m, this is a mechanical/ computer operated range, and all Recruits will undertake the more advanced shoots on this range. There is also a Grouping and Zeroing Range is a 100m facility, which is also mechanical/computer operated, this range allows the fires to undertake their final elementary (basic) shoots, prior to attempting the advanced application of fire shoots.

Marksmanship training Section delivers instruction to Recruits starting from the basic principles of shooting then elaborates with the finer points of the application of fire. Marksmanship Training Section is also responsible for instruction to all staff, pertaining to the Art of Coaching on the Range and offers specialist-coaching techniques during the live fire shoots.

Without exception all Recruits are required to passes all live fire shoots during the duration of their course. One of the basic all corps soldier skills is the ability to shoot and shoot well, Marksmanship Training Section is designed to allow every Recruit within the 1st Recruit Training Battalion the opportunity to succeed.