Introduction to the Cadet GP Rifle

This video will cover the first sections of Rifle Lesson 1; the characteristics and naming the parts of the L98A2 Cadet GP rifle. This should serve as a good introduction to those who have not yet had the opportunity to attend any Skill at Arms lessons, and also for those who have recently been taught to revise their knowledge.

You can pause and rewind the video at any stage if you need something repeated. There will be notes below to recap what has been taught, and a knowledge check at the end.

Lesson Notes

The 6 Safe Handling Rules

1. A weapon must never be pointed at anyone in any circumstances.
2. A weapon must always be handled so that it points in such a direction that there is no danger if a round is accidentally fired.
3. Whenever a weapon is picked up which has not been under an individual’s direct supervision it must be examined to make sure it is not loaded i.e Normal Safety Precautions (NSPs) must be carried out.
4. Whenever a weapon is handed to someone else the recipient must first be shown that it is unloaded (clear). The recipient must insist that he is shown that the weapon is unloaded.
5. The muzzle of a weapon must never be rested against any part of the body.
6. A weapon must be in the unloaded state prior to traveling in a vehicle or during non-tactical moves on foot. 

Instructor Note: These handling rules are contained in the ACF Shooting Manual (2013), a non-official publication but one that is published on the Defence Gateway Cadet Resource Centre. It draws on information from a number of different sources, but the 6 Safe Handling Rules have otherwise been removed from all other training publications, they are still listed in the revision section of Rifle Lesson 1.

Characteristics

The L98A2 Cadet GP (5.56mm) Rifle is a self-loading, magazine fed weapon which is capable of firing single rounds producing: 

1. Quick and accurate fire at short range opportunity targets. 
2. Accurate, rapid fire at ranges up to 300 metres and accurate deliberate fire at longer ranges. 
3. Effective section fire at ranges up to 600 metres. 

With its self-loading capability and a 30 round magazine, a high standard of fire control and discipline is necessary to prevent wastage of ammunition. 

Naming the Parts

The following parts were identified during the video:

Can you identify the parts on the images below?

Knowledge Check

Try and do the quiz without looking at the notes, but if you need to check what the right answer is then please do. I would rather you went away with the knowledge than leaving having got 100% in a quiz by guessing.

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Introduction to the Cadet GP Rifle

A knowledge check following the short video lesson on the introduction to the L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle.

1 / 10

Which of the following statements are true for the Cadet GP rifle. Select all that apply.

The L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle is capable of producing …

Quick and accurate fire at short range opportunity targets.

Accurate, rapid fire at ranges up to 300 metres and accurate deliberate fire at longer ranges.

Accurate and rapid fire at long range opportunity targets.

Effective short range fire at ranges up to 1,000 metres.

Effective section fire at ranges up to 600 metres.

2 / 10

What calibre is the Cadet GP rifle?

.22 in

7.62 mm

5.56 mm

3 / 10

Which part of the rifle is indicated by the number 3 on the diagram?

Carrying handle

Cocking handle

Cocking piece

4 / 10

What is the official designation of the rifle?

L98A2 Cadet PG (5.56mm) Gun

L98A2 Cadet Target (7.62mm) Rifle

L98A2 Cadet GP (5.56mm) Rifle

5 / 10

Which one of the following is not a safe handling rule?

The muzzle of a weapon can be rested against any part of the body.

A weapon must never be pointed at anyone in any circumstances.

A weapon must always be handled so that it points in such a direction that there is no danger if a round is accidentally fired.

The muzzle of a weapon must never be rested against any part of the body.

6 / 10

What must be carried out whenever a weapon is picked up which has not been under an individual’s direct supervision?

NSP

TMH

WHT

Not quite. There were a lot of acronyms in this lesson! When you first pick up a weapon, you must make sure NSPs or Normal Safety Precautions are carried out.

Well done. NSPs or Normal Safety Precautions must be carried out.

7 / 10

What is the capacity of the Cadet GP magazine?

10 rounds

30 rounds

20 rounds

8 / 10

Which one of the following is not a safe handling rule?

Whenever a weapon is handed to someone else the recipient must first be shown that it is unloaded

A weapon can be loaded prior to traveling in a vehicle or during non-tactical moves on foot

Whenever a weapon is picked up which has not been under an individual’s direct supervision it must be examined to make sure it is not loaded

A weapon must be in the unloaded state prior to traveling in a vehicle or during non-tactical moves on foot

9 / 10

How is the safety catch operated when setting it on fire?

Thumb of the right hand

Index finger of the right hand

Thumb of the left hand

Index finger of the left hand

10 / 10

The Cadet GP rifle can produce accurate rapid fire at ranges up to what range?

100 meters

200 meters

600 meters

300 meters

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