BZO
Military abbreviation · Weapon and Military Equipment
| Stands for | Battle sight zero |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
BZO stands for Battle sight zero, a weapon and military equipment abbreviation.
Rifle sight setting adjusted so that bullets hit the point of aim at a standard distance, letting a soldier engage targets at typical combat ranges without adjusting the sights.
Example: We'll BZO our rifles on the 25-meter range before qualification.
Usage notes
Pronounced "B-Z-O" and used as a verb ("BZO your weapon"). Zeroing must be repeated when optics are mounted or adjusted. The Army often zeroes rifles at 25 meters to match a longer battle sight distance.
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