FM 23-9 provides marksmanship instruction on the M16. 2-inch barrel weapon. Commanders at all levels are responsible for ensuring that personnel entrusted with weapons are trained to use the weapons as intended and in a safe manner.
Yearly qualification includes protective mask firing.
The MP engages single targets at various ranges using the standard service weapon. The firer uses both the strong and weak hands in the standing and kneeling positions, and the strong hand in the prone and crouch positions. A locally reproduced record of qualification should be used and must be forwarded with departing personnel as proof of weapons qualification at the gaining unit.