NTIT (Rattle Battle)
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NTIT (Rattle Battle) is a team rifle shooting competition held as part of the U.S. National Trophy Matches, known for its rapid, high-volume fire and distinctive noise.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
marksmanship event
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team rifle shooting competition ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Rattle Battle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith | National Matches at Camp Perry NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| competitionType | team match ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| courseOfFireFeature |
multiple yard lines in a single match
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time-limited firing periods ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | one of the most distinctive events of the National Trophy Matches ⓘ |
| discipline | high power rifle ⓘ |
| eligibility |
civilian teams
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club teams ⓘ military teams ⓘ state association teams ⓘ |
| emphasis |
speed of engagement
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team coordination ⓘ volume of accurate fire ⓘ |
| firingDistances |
200 yards
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300 yards ⓘ 500 yards ⓘ 600 yards ⓘ |
| frequency | annual ⓘ |
| fullName | National Trophy Infantry Team Match NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governingRules | Civilian Marksmanship Program highpower rifle rules ⓘ |
| historicalRole | simulated infantry combat-style rifle match ⓘ |
| knownFor |
distinctive loud continuous rifle fire
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emphasis on teamwork and fire distribution ⓘ |
| locationTraditionallyHeld | Camp Perry, Ohio NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nameOrigin | nickname Rattle Battle comes from sound of sustained fire ⓘ |
| noiseCharacteristic | continuous rattling sound of rapid fire ⓘ |
| objective | maximize number of hits on targets within time limits ⓘ |
| organizer | Civilian Marksmanship Program NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| participantType | service rifle competitors ⓘ |
| partOf | U.S. National Trophy Matches NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| safetyRequirement | range safety officers and strict range commands ⓘ |
| scoringBasis | hits on silhouette targets ⓘ |
| scoringEmphasis | rapid high-volume fire ⓘ |
| shortName | NTIT NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| targetType | infantry silhouette targets ⓘ |
| teamComposition |
6 firing members and 2 alternates
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captain ⓘ coach ⓘ |
| teamSize | 6 shooters ⓘ |
| trophyAssociated | National Trophy Infantry Team Trophy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesFirearmType | service rifle ⓘ |
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