1969 British Army Guide Art of Coaching on the Range Military Pamphlet

Description
An original 1969 British military instructional folding pamphlet titled Guide to the Art of Coaching on the Range (Army Code No. 70572 / A/26/GS Trg Publications/3034), prepared under the direction of The Chief of the General Staff, Ministry of Defence, October 1969. The 4-page leaflet details marksmanship training principles, preliminary checks, procedure before and during firing, timed practices, common firer faults (breathing, trigger snatch, flinching), GPMG/LMG firing instructions, and post-firing analysis.

Background Information
Published to supersede the earlier 1953 issue, this pocket training aid was distributed across the Regular Army (Infantry, NCOs' Wing School of Infantry), Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve (T&AVR), and the Combined Cadet Force / Army Cadet Force (CCF/ACF). During the Cold War era, standardized small-arms instructional manuals ensured consistent coaching methodology across standard service rifles and support weapons like the L7 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) and Bren LMG variants.

Condition Report
Good vintage condition with light handling wear, faint edge toning, a small faint stain to the rear page, and a faint vintage ink unit stamp ("DETACHMENT") to the front upper cover. See Photos for Condition

Shipping Information
Carefully packaged in a protective sleeve to ensure safe delivery. Shipped securely in a rigid mailer to prevent bending or damage during transit.

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