What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

• A. Steady Position, Proper Aim (Sight Picture), Breathing, Trigger Squeeze
• B. Steady Position, Sight Alignment, Breath Control, Trigger Release
• C. Ready Stance, Proper Aim, Breathing, Squeeze
• D. Posture, Eye Relief, Breathing, Trigger Control

Answer: (A)

The four fundamentals of marksmanship focus on controlling the shooter's body and the sights to place rounds on target: establishing a stable hold, achieving a clear sight picture, managing breath, and applying a smooth trigger pull. A steady position means you set up a solid, comfortable stance and rifle support so the aim isn’t disrupted by wobble. Proper aim, or sight picture, means you align the front sight with the rear sight and place the sights on the target so the aiming reference is correct and the target is seen clearly through the sights. Breathing is about timing your shot with a natural pause to minimize movement from respiration. Trigger squeeze is the deliberate, gradual pressure you apply to release the shot without jerking the rifle or disturbing the alignment.

This option matches those four elements exactly: Steady Position, Proper Aim (Sight Picture), Breathing, and Trigger Squeeze. Other choices swap in terms like ready stance, eye relief, or breath control phrasing, or mix in concepts not part of the standard four fundamentals, which makes them less accurate reflections of the core idea.