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APPENDIX A
COMBAT PISTOL QUALIFICATION COURSE
A-1. COURSE INFORMATION
a.

The CPQC may be used for both the pistol and
revolver (for use with revolvers see Appendix C).
It requires the soldier to engage single and
multiple targets at various ranges using the
fundamentals of quick fire.
If the CPQC is not
available, training may still be sustained and
qualification achieved by using the APQC or ARQC.

NOTE: For a picture of the CPQC, see FM 25-7.
b.

For each table of the CPQC, the firer is afforded
extra rounds to reengage targets that are missed.
During the course, 30 targets are exposed to the
f i r e r . However, 40 rounds of ammunition are
issued with which to engage the exposed targets.
A soldier who can reengage a target with an extra
round during the exposure time is just as
effective as one who hits the target with one
round. The firer is not penalized for using or
not using the extra ammunition. All excess
ammunition is turned in after the completion of
each table and may not be used during subsequent
tables.

c.

Two magazine changes are required when firing the
CPQC. For safety purposes, one magazine contains
one round of ammunition and is loaded first. A
target appears in front of the firer, and he
engages it. Eight seconds later, another target
appears.
During the eight-second delay, the firer
must reload the weapon and be prepared to engage
the next exposed target. There are no commands
from range personnel or coaches for the. magazine
change.
If the firer fails to reload his pistol
in time to engage the next target, it is scored as
a miss. This exercise teaches the soldier to
quickly and safely change his magazine by instinct
under pressure.
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NOTE: When using the M9 pistol, the firer fires the
first round in the double-action mode for all
tables.
d.

The range to exposed targets does not exceed 31
meters from the firer. Target exposure times are
as follows:

(1) Tables I, II, and III:
(a) Single targets - - - - - three seconds.
(b) Multiple targets - - - - five seconds.
(2) Tables IV and V:
(a) Single targets - - - - - two seconds.
(b) Multiple targets - - - - four seconds.
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FIRING THE CPQC

NOTE: The target sequence is decided by the tower
operators but is the same for a l l lanes. This
prevents firers from getting ahead of firers in
adjoining lanes. Target sequence will vary in
distance from the firer, starting with 31
meters and allowing no more than two 7-meter
targets.
a.

Qualification tables are as follows:

NOTE: Tower controls all reloading for revolvers.
(1) T a b l e I : One magazine with seven rounds, and five
targets exposed. The standing position is assumed
at the firing line with the weapon held at the
ready position. Only single targets are exposed
t o t h e f i r e r i n t h i s t a b l e . Target sequence is
decided by the tower operator.
(2) T a b l e I I : One magazine with one round, one
magazine with seven rounds, and six targets
exposed. The firer assumes the same position on
the firing line as in Table I. There are four
single targets and one set of multiple targets
exposed to the firer.
(a) The magazine with one round is loaded into the
weapon-- one target is then exposed to the firer.
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(b) After firing the pistol, the firer must change
magazines at once. Three seconds after the target
appears, the target is lowered if not hit.
(c) Eight seconds later, another target appears.
Again, the firer must engage this target in the
required time, or it is scored a miss.
(3) T a b l e I I I : One magazine with seven rounds is
loaded. Five targets are exposed--fired following
rotation to another firing point. The firer
assumes the same position on the firing line as in
Tables I and II. Three single targets and one set
of multiple targets are exposed to the firer.
Target sequence is usually single, multiple,
multiple, single, and multiple.
(4) Table IV: One magazine with five rounds is
loaded. Four targets are exposed starting with
the same position used in the previous tables.
Two single targets and one set of multiple targets
are exposed to the firer.
(5) Table V: One magazine with one round, one
magazine with seven rounds, one magazine with five
rounds, and ten targets exposed. The firer begins
10 meters behind the firing line in the middle of
the trail.
(a) The magazine containing one round is loaded into
t h e p i s t o l . The firer places the magazine
containing seven rounds in his magazine pouch
where it is closest to the firing hand. T h e
magazine containing five rounds is placed in the
magazine pouch farthest from the firing hand.
(b) When the firer reaches the firing line, a single
target is exposed for two seconds, then lowered if
n o t h i t . There is an eight-second delay to allow
the firer to change magazines. The seven-round
magazine should be loaded at this time.
(c) At the end of eight seconds, another single target
is exposed to the firer. Again, should the firer
not have loaded his second magazine in time to
engage this target, it is scored a miss.
(d) When the tower operator is sure that the firing
line has completed the magazine change, he gives
the command, MOVE OUT. He exposes two sets of
multiple targets at various ranges from the firer.
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(e) After exposure of two sets of multiple targets,
the pistol is reloaded with the five-round
magazine. The command, MOVE OUT, is given; and the
remaining targets are presented to the firer in
sequence. After the last targets are hit or
lowered, the weapon is cleared.
(f) The firer, holding the weapon in the raised pistol
position with the slide to the rear, returns to
the starting point and places the weapon on the
stand. Excess ammunition is turned in to the
ammunition point. The next order moves to the
firing line.
b.

The same course is fired for night qualification.
It is based on a GO/NO-GO scoring system: 5
target hits equal a GO; 10 seconds are allowed for
each round.

c.

The same course is fired for NBC qualification.
It is based on a GO/NO-GO scoring-system: 7
target hits equal a GO; 10 seconds are allowed for
each round.

NOTE: Night and NBC qualification is required IAW DA
Pam 350-38.
A-3. CONDUCT OF FIRE
When the weapon is being fired, firers are issued
the rounds required to fire a specific table. T h e
following list of commands outlines a step-by-step
sequence for conducting range firing on the CPQC.
a.

Table I.

(1) The tower operator orders firers to move to the
firing line in preparation for firing. The tower
operator orders firers to position themselves next
to the weapon stands and secure their weapons.
Magazines containing seven rounds are issued to
the scorers and given to the firers.
(2) The tower operator commands:
TABLE ONE, SEVEN ROUNDS.
LOAD AND LOCK.
READY ON THE RIGHT.
READY ON THE LEFT.
READY ON THE FIRING LINE.
UNLOCK YOUR WEAPONS.
WATCH YOUR LANE.
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(3) The tower operator exposes the targets to the
f i r e r s . When all targets have been exposed and
engaged or lowered, the tower operator commands:
CEASE FIRE.
CLEAR ALL WEAPONS.
CLEAR ON THE RIGHT.
CLEAR ON THE LEFT.
THE FIRING LINE IS CLEAR.
FIRERS, PLACE YOUR WEAPONS ON THE STANDS.
b.

Table II.

(1) The tower operator orders firers to secure their
weapons. One magazine of one round and one
magazine of seven rounds are issued to the
firers.
(2) The tower operator commands:
TABLE TWO, EIGHT ROUNDS.
LOAD AND LOCK.
READY ON THE RIGHT.
READY ON THE LEFT.
READY ON THE FIRING LINE.
UNLOCK YOUR WEAPONS.
WATCH YOUR LANE.
(3) The tower operator exposes the targets to the
f i r e r s . When all targets have been exposed and
engaged or lowered, the tower operator commands:
CEASE FIRE.
CLEAR ALL WEAPONS.
CLEAR ON THE RIGHT.
CLEAR ON THE LEFT.
THE FIRING LINE IS CLEAR.
FIRERS, KEEP YOUR WEAPONS POINTED UP
AND DOWNRANGE.
MOVE TO THE FIRING POINT TO YOUR
RIGHT.
c. T a b l e I I I .
(1) The tower operator orders the firers to position
themselves next to the weapon stands. One
magazine of seven rounds is issued to the firers.
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(2) The tower operator commands:
TABLE THREE, SEVEN ROUNDS.
LOAD AND LOCK
READY ON THE RIGHT.
READY ON THE LEFT.
READY ON THE FIRING LINE.
UNLOCK YOUR WEAPONS.
WATCH YOUR LANE.
(3) The tower operator exposes the targets to the
f i r e r s . When all targets have been exposed and
engaged or lowered, the tower operator commands:
CEASE FIRE.
CLEAR ALL WEAPONS.
CLEAR ON THE RIGHT.
CLEAR ON THE LEFT.
THE FIRING LINE IS CLEAR.
FIRERS, PLACE YOUR WEAPONS ON THE STAND.
d. Table IV.
(1) The tower operator orders the firers to secure
their weapons and move to the center of the trail.
Firers are issued one magazine of five rounds.
(2) The tower operator commands:
TABLE FOUR, FIVE ROUNDS.
LOAD AND LOCK.
READY ON THE RIGHT.
READY ON THE LEFT.
READY ON THE FIRING LINE.
UNLOCK YOUR WEAPONS.
WATCH YOUR LANE.
(3) The tower operator exposes the targets to the
firers. When all targets have been exposed and
engaged or lowered, the tower operator commands:
CEASE FIRE.
CLEAR ALL WEAPONS.
CLEAR ON THE RIGHT.
CLEAR ON THE LEFT.
THE FIRING LINE IS CLEAR.
FIRERS, PLACE YOUR WEAPONS ON THE STAND
TO THE REAR OF THE FIRING LINE.
e. Table V.
(1) The tower operator orders the firers to secure
their weapons. Firers are issued one magazine of
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one round, one magazine of seven rounds, and one
magazine of five rounds.
(2) The tower operator commands:
TABLE FIVE, THIRTEEN ROUNDS.
LOAD AND LOCK.
READY ON THE RIGHT.
READY ON THE LEFT.
READY ON THE FIRING LINE.
PISTOLS AT THE READY POSITION.
UNLOCK YOUR WEAPON.
WATCH YOUR LANE.
MOVE OUT.
(3) The tower operator exposes the targets to the
f i r e r s . He gives the firers the commands, WEAPONS
AT THE READY POSITION and MOVE OUT, after each
target or group of targets has been engaged.
(4) Upon completion of Table V, the tower operator
commands:
CEASE FIRE.
CLEAR ALL WEAPONS.
CLEAR ON THE RIGHT.
CLEAR ON THE LEFT.
THE FIRING LINE IS CLEAR.
FIRERS , KEEP YOUR WEAPONS UP AND DOWNRANGE.
SCORERS AND FIRERS MOVE BACK TO THE
FIRING LINE AND PLACE YOUR WEAPONS
ON THE STAND.
(5) The tower operator has each scorer total the
firer’s scorecard and turn it in to the range
o f f i c e r o r h i s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e . The firing orders
are rotated and the above sequence continued until
all orders have fired.
NOTE: For night qualification and NBC qualification,
the same course is used. Ten seconds is
allowed for each round.
A-4.
a.

ALIBIS
Alibis are fired at the completion of each
table from the position where the alibi occurred.
Fire commands that apply to the table are used to
fire an alibi.
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b.

If a malfunction of weapon or targets occurs
during firing from stationary positions, the firer
reports the malfunction, and keeps his weapon
pointed up and downrange. Should the malfunction
occur during Table V, the firer keeps his weapon
pointed up and downrange. He continues to move
forward, keeping aligned with the firers to his
right and left.

A-5. RULES
Rules governing firing the CPQC are as follows:
a.

Coaching. Coaching is not allowed during record
f i r i n g . No person may give or try to give help
while the firer is taking his position or after he
has taken his position at the firing point. E a c h
firer must observe the location of the target in
his own lane. During the instructional firing, the
coach and assistant instructors should assist the
firer in correcting errors.

b.

Accidental Discharges. All shots fired by the
firer are scored after he has taken his place on
the firing lane. Even if the weapon is not
directed toward a target or is accidentally
discharged, a replacement round is not issued.

c.

Firing on the Wrong Target. Shots fired on the
wrong target are entered as a miss on the firing
scorecard. A firer is credited with hits he
attains in his own firing lane.

d.

Firing After the Signal to Lower Targets. Any
shot fired by a firer after targets start to lower
are scored as a miss.

e.

More Than One Shot Fired at an E-Type Silhouette
Target.
The firer is credited with a hit if the
hit is made during the target exposure time. T h e
number of rounds fired to obtain the hit is
immaterial.

f.

Excess Ammunition at the End of a Firing Table.
Excess ammunition from each table is turned in to
the ammunition point and not used by the firer for
subsequent tables.

g.

Target Sequence. The target sequence is decided
by the tower operator but is the same for all
l a n e s . This prevents firers from getting ahead of

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firers in adjoining lanes. Target sequence will
vary in distance from the firer, starting with 31
meters and allowing no more than two 7-meter
targets.
A-6. SCORECARD
a.

Use. The scorecard outlines instructional firing
and qualification firing (CPQC) (see Figure A-1).
Numbers in column labeled TGT (target) are not the
sequence in which targets are exposed. They are
the numerical identification of targets to be
engaged during each table of fire.

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b.

Each time a target is hit or killed, an
Scoring.
X is placed in the column labeled HITs. The value
of a hit is 10 points. Upon completion of firing
the CPQC, the scorer totals and signs the
scorecard. Qualification standards are listed in
the bottom right corner on the record firing side
of the scorecard. They are:
Expert
- 260 to 300.
Sharpshooter - 210 to 250.
Marksman
- 160 to 200.
Unqualified - below 160.
NBC and Night Firing is on a GO/NO-GO
scoring system and recorded in the
remarks column.
Night: 5 target hits = GO.
NBC: 7 target hits = GO.

c.

Supply of Forms. DA Form 88 is available through
normal publications supply channels.

A-7. TARGETS
Seven electric target device targets and E-type
silhouettes for each firing lane are required.
Aggressor figures may be superimposed on the
silhouettes to add realism to the course of fire.
A-8. QUICK-TARGET TRAINING DEVICE
The QTTD may be procured locally. For durability
and appearance, it should be made by the training aids
section or an equally capable agency.

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