THE SHOOTING COMPETITION
OF THE RESERVE COMPONENT
OFTHE ARMED FORCES OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC
15th Edition
(13th year with international attendance)
GRAND PRIX OF THE RESERVE COMPONENT
THE CUP OF THE CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF
OF THE CZECHARMED FORCES
6– 8October, 2017
Army Shooting Range in Pilsen-Lobzy
Czech Republic
GENERAL PROVISIONS
COMPETITION OFFICIALS:
Organizer: / Capabilities Development and Planning Division, Czech Ministry of DefenceEvent Holder: / Regional Military HQ (RMHQ) Pilsen
and RMHQ Prague Capital
Competition Director: / Director of the Capabilities Development and Planning Division of the MoD
1stDeputyDirector: / RMHQ Pilsen
2nd Deputy Director: / RMHQ Prague Capital
Referees / Reservists Association
of the Czech Republic
Chief Referee: / Milan BOSÁK (+4)
Evaluating Committee Chairman: / 3x Reservists Association
of the Czech Republic
Shooting Range Management: / Army Sports Center Dukla Pilsen
Logistics Support Director: / RMHQ Pilsen
Deputy Director: / RMHQ Prague Capital
Accommodation: / RMHQ Pilsen
Technical Support Director: / RMHQ Pilsen
Armourer: / Land Forces
Medical Service: / Military Healthcare Agency
Emergency and Fire Squad: / Army Sports Center Dukla Pilsen
Head of Organizing Team - Fire Director: / RMHQ Pilsen
Deputy Head: / RMHQ Pilsen
Registration: / RMHQ Prague Capital
Announcement of results: / RMHQ Pilsen
Press Officer: / RMHQ Pilsen
Administrative Support: / RMHQ Pilsen
Executive Producer: / CI – 5 Agency
Site 1:
Fire Director: / RMHQ Pilsen
Assistant: / RMHQ Prague Capital
Ammunition: / RMHQ Pilsen
Target Support: / RMHQ Prague Capital
Site 2:
Fire Director: / RMHQ Pilsen
Assistant: / RMHQ Prague Capital
Ammunition: / RMHQ Pilsen
Target Support: / RMHQ Prague Capital
Site 3:
Fire Director: / RMHQ Pilsen
Assistant: / RMHQ Prague Capital
Ammunition: / RMHQ Pilsen
Target Support: / RMHQ Prague Capital
TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
The competition is run according to rules given by the organizer in compliance with the military manual Vševojsk 4-2 “Instructions on shooting handguns and combat vehicles weapons” with partly modified exercise rules and in compliance with the “General Rules of Sports Shooting” and “Technical Rules of the Army Reserve Association of the Czech Republic” pursuant to the rules given by other military provisions.
1. EVENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Site 1:
EventPistol shooting
ExerciseShooting Exercise No. 2 (Vševojsk 4-2,
Enclosure 1 modified in compliance with
the competition rules)
WeaponCZ 75 SP-01 PHANTOM Pistol
Cartridge9 mm Luger
Methodaimed shooting on fixed target from fire line with both hands
Targetinternational pistol target 50/20
(target No. 77 P) on frame
Distance25 m
No. of shoots, position and timing- sighting, standing position, 3 shots, 2 minutes
- firing, standing position, 5 shots, 2 minutes
- firing, kneeling position, 5 shots, 2 minutes
- firing, prone position, 5 shots, 2 minutes
1.2 Site 2:
EventAssault rifle shooting
ExerciseBasic shooting exercise No. 1 (Vševojsk 4-2, Enclosure 1modified in compliance with the competition rules)
WeaponCZ 805 BREN Assault Rifle
Cartridge5.56 x 45mm NATO
Methodshooting from fire line on fixed target
Targetringed uncovered lying dummy (target No. 4) on frame
Distance100 m
No. of shots, position and timing- sighting, prone position, 3 shots, 2 minutes
- firing, prone position, 5 shots. 2 minutes
- firing, standing position, 5 shots, 2 minutes
- firing, kneeling position, 5 shots, 2 minutes
1.3 Site 3:
EventPistol shooting
ExerciseShooting exercise No. 25 (Vševojsk 4-2, Enclosure 1 modified in compliance with the competition rules)
Weapon CZ 75 SP-01 PHANTOM Pistol
Cartridge9 mm Luger;
Methodshooting from fire line on disappearing targets in limited time interval with weapon reloading;
Targetinternational pistol target 50/20, No. 77 P on swivel frame;
Distance25 m;
No. of shots, position and timing- sighting, standing position, 3 shots, 2 minutes
- firing, standing position, 5+5+5 shots,
time 3 x 7 seconds
2. COMPETITION RULES
2.1 Competition
It is a shooting competition of 3-member teams from NATO forces reserve components, friendly countries and guests invited by the ACR Chief of General Staff or the organizer of the competition shooting guns introduced in the inventory of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic (ACR). The competition consists in 3 events – CZ 75 SP-01 PHANTOM pistol and CZ 805 BREN assault rifle shooting.
Each competitor has his/her own target and assigned gun for all positions in one event. The team members are shooting simultaneously within a given time without using the binoculars.
After the sighting and after finishing the event, the competitors will be allowed to look at the achieved results in the presence of the Fire Director or the Target Support Personnel.
The Competition capacity is 130 participants; each Czech Active Reserve (or foreign country) unit may apply with a maximum one team. The organizer reserves the right
to restrict participation in case of full capacity.
The team members are obliged to contribute to organizational tasks to ensure a smooth course of the Competition according to instructions provided by Competition Officials.
The Order of competing teams will be set during participants’ registration based on the order of incoming competition applications. Competition Officials assigned to competing teams will be shooting at the end of the Competition.
2.2General Instructions
Competitors who are not Czech MoD/Armed Forces personnel shall arrange for their insurance individually. During the competition medical service shall be provided by the Organizer.
Protests may be submitted to the Competition Director during the course of the Competition and 15 minutes after results publishing only. A jury (Competition Director, Competition Deputy Director and Chief Referee) shall decide whether the protest is justified. Decisions made by the jury are binding for all the competitors.
All competition participants are obliged to follow instructions by Competition Officials throughout the competition.
3. EVALUATION
Evaluation of the Competition is to be in two categories: individuals and teams.
Placing of teams shall be determined by the total score all team members gained in the events. In case the total score of two teams is equal, a higher total score in the event
No. 1.1 prevails. If there is no decision, a higher score in the event No. 1.2 prevails.
Individuals shall be evaluated separately for each event. In all events in case of equal score, higher quantity of scored 10s, 9s, 8s (…) prevails.
The best 15 shots count into the score, including results of the sighting.
3.1 Individuals – placing in individual events:
-Event 1.1 – 1st to 3rd place: gift, medal and certificate
-Event 1.2 – 1st to 3rd place:gift, medal and certificate
-Event 1.3 – 1st to 3rd place: gift, medal and certificate
3.2 Teams- overall placing:
-1st to 3rd place – cup for each team member, medal and certificate;
-The Cup of the Chief of General Staff of the AF of the Czech Republic will be awarded to the best placedActive Reserve team.
4. ORGANIZATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
The organizer provides both weapons and ammunition for the Competition; the use
of own weapons and ammunition is forbidden.
All necessary instructions: application, route of the journey, POCs phone numbers, location
of the Shooting Range and accommodation will be available at .
4.1 Dress code for service personnel:
- Field uniform; for shooting – ear and eye protection.
4.2 Accommodation:
For the competitionparticipants, accommodation is arrangedin double roomsin a Youth Home (Domovmládeže), Koterovská 85, Plzeň-Lobzy (49°44´1.279´´N; 13°24´12.189´´E).
The price of a bed in a double room is 220 CZK (approximately 9 EUR)/person/night. Accommodation in a suite is also possible at the price of 420 CZK (approximately 16 EUR). The payment needs to be made in CZK.
The competitors will ask for a receipt of payment individually. All guests of the Youth Home must abide by the instructions of the lodging providers available at the reception of the Youth Home and the rules of the Youth Home. In case of any damage caused to the property, financial compensation will be claimed.
4.3 Board:
The competition participants will pay for board upon arrival and registration, according to the filled in application.
4.4Place and time of arrival and registration:
Army Shooting Range DuklaPilsen (49°44´12.23´´N; 13°25´08.61´´E), administrative building to the left from the main entrance into the compound of Army Shooting RangeLobzy, arrival and registrationfrom 16:00 hoursuntil20:00hours on 6 October 2017.
4.5 Transport:
- To the venue of registration by own means of transport or public transport. Parking in the Army Shooting Range area is available. The organizer arranges for shuttle bus service from the lodging facility to the venue of the Competition. The use of private vehicles in the Shooting Range area (except the parking lot) is prohibited.
4.6Instruction for arrivals by own vehicles:
ADDRESS:
ASC DUKLA – ASO sportovnístřelbyPlzeň
326 00 Plzeň - Božkov
(49°44´12.85´´N 13°25´6.10´´E)
4.7Recommendation for foreign participants:
It is advisable to have the equivalent of about EUR 30 – 40 (CZK 750 - 1000) per person for personal use.
5. SAFETY RULES:
All participants are obliged to comply with the safety measures as stipulated in the Vševojsk 2-9 and Vševojsk 4-2 military manuals, strictly obey the “Range Operating Procedures”, attend the instruction sessions where the above mentioned are to be presented and after that to sign a document confirming that they understood the safety briefing.
All shooters are obliged to follow the instructions by the Fire Directors of the sites, with an emphasis on safe operating of the weapons and observance of the Safety Rules. Weapons are to be handled only on the Fire Director’s order; the gun is to be pointed into the designated firing sector only. It is prohibited to point the gun rearward or off the firing sector. If there is
a gun failure and the shooter is not able to fix it within the time allowed for firing, he/she raises a hand to notify the Fire Director who will then take necessary measures.
While shooting, all shooters are required to use ear protection. Using protective glasses is allowed. It is strictly forbidden to consume alcoholic beverages, chemical substances affecting concentration or any other addictive substances throughout the competition.
The organizer shall not be held responsible for any damage to the participant’s personal belongings or injury.
Should the competitor break the Safety Rules, he/she will be disqualified immediately.
6. FINAL PROVISIONS:
6.1 All participants are obliged to follow the present Competition Rules and Instructions.
6.2 All participants are obliged to strictly follow the Range Operating Procedures, Safety Measures when shooting and at the Shooting Range; the participation is at their own risk and they are responsible for any damage or injury they may cause.
6.3 The organizer reserves the right to make changes and amendments to the present competition rules and instructions.
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