Which list correctly identifies the three fundamentals of good marksmanship?

• A. Proper sight adjustment; proper shooting technique; practice
• B. Aiming; breathing; stance
• C. Grip; stance; follow-through
• D. Focus; breath control; trigger control

Answer: (A)

The main idea behind this question is what three elements most reliably lead to accurate shooting: making sure the sights are properly adjusted, using a solid, repeatable shooting technique, and practicing regularly to build consistency.

Proper sight adjustment means the sights are zeroed so your point of aim matches where the bullet goes. If the sights aren’t set correctly for your rifle and ammunition, even excellent form won’t produce accurate hits.

Proper shooting technique provides the repeatable method you use for every shot—how you hold the rifle, align the sights, control your breathing, and press the trigger. When technique is solid, your shots land more consistently at the aim point.

Practice reinforces both of these by building muscle memory and familiarizing you with how your rifle feels and responds, so each shot follows the same sequence and becomes more predictable over time.

The other options include important skills, but they don’t capture all three of these foundational elements together—sight adjustment, a dependable technique, and ongoing practice—so they don’t form the complete set the question is testing.