How to Shoot the Army’s M1 Garand Rifle Qualification

This video is a demonstration of how to shoot the U.S. Army Rifle Qualification Course D for the M1 Garand rifle. FM 23-5 which covers the M1 Garand lists 4 courses of fire (A, B, C, and D) for Soldiers to shoot their rifles and be scored on the proficiency and accuracy. I’m demonstrating Course D which only requires a range of 27 yards- the other three are shot at farther distances which I don’t have access to at my facility.
You will need at least 2 bandolier clips, 30 rounds of ammo, and a Type A 1,000 inch target. In the video, I explain how to create this target at home. There are time limits for some positioning and shots so if you really want to go hard core, a second person with a stop watch to act as a grader would be handy. If you had assistance from a partner you could shoot the course in less than 30 minutes.
I would strongly recommend downloading a copy of FM 23-5 so that you have the reference material in front of you. If you can’t find it at your local library a quick google search will lead you to one.
I am not a qualified gunsmith or expert marksman I’m simply sharing my experiences.
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[@southron1861]

Enjoyed watching your various videos on the M1 Garand. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@cornfromajar3222]

Thanks for coming by!

[@MichaelSchgowiz]

I wonder if your FM23-5 is from 1951. That one shows Table II and IV (rapid fire) as needing 9 rounds. The one from 1940 shows Table II/IV (rapid fire) as consisting of only 8 shots.
On pg 299 of the 1951 version, it does say how to do 9 rounds. You got it right, the firer loads a single round into the rifle, and has the full clip elsewhere (they require it to be in the "third pocket of his cartridge belt"). Shoot the one round, then reload with the full clip and continue the course of fire.

[@cornfromajar3222]

The one I referenced was dated 1965. Knowing the changes post-war to Vietnam the Army was making in the battle rifle, I can’t imagine the doctrine changed too much regarding the Garand. By Vietnam the only American forces armed with it I would think would be the national guard. Thanks for coming by!

[@MichaelSchgowiz]

@@cornfromajar3222 It seems to have changed quite a bit from the 40s to the 60s, mainly due to "TRAINFIRE" which started in mid50s. That's why the 23-71 from 1965 is different in many respects from the 1951 version. Interesting to see how it all developed!

[@Iron_Road]

The gun shot in the opening of the video made me jump and think a gun fight was on because of my earbuds fooled me lol

[@BaronSVG]

Pretty sweet channel right?

[@cornfromajar3222]

I was second guessing myself about the audio in this video when I edited it. I’ll try to get them a little more consistent in the future. I’m kinda stuck because I don’t have the luxury of shooting by myself I’m always at the range with other people. Thanks for coming by!

[@user-gl9iz1bp1r]

Yes - not a nitpicker but it is a compass not a protractor. Thank you for your video.

[@cornfromajar3222]

I should have caught that in editing. You’re right! Thanks for coming by!

[@khyberpasscustoms9663]

Cool

[@cornfromajar3222]

Thanks!