(It occurred to me this morning that, perhaps I should specify what I mean when I discuss the vital zone of the upper thoracic cavity, rather than telling riflemen to aim “center-of-mass.” While the specific aiming point on a given enemy fighter will be situationally-dependent, the best point-of-aim, whenever possible, is within the triangle formed by the base of the neck and the two nipples of the chest. This target zone maximizes the probability of the round penetrating to, and destroying, major organs and blood vessels, thus rendering the best chance of securing a fast kill with a minimal expenditure of rounds.
Optionally, if the upper thoracic cavity target area is unavailable, due to the use of body armor by opposition personnel, the pelvic girdle makes a good alternative. The pelvic girdle is rich in major blood vessels and nerves. A solid hit in this region will generally result in a mechanical collapse or dysfunction. Some argue the obvious point that a shot to the pelvic girdle is not as immediate a fight-stopper as a shot to the head. While this is true, a shot to the pelvis is a pretty solid method of anchoring the bad guy so you can shoot him in the head. --J.M.)
Training Session Four: Controlled Pairs
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