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Marksmanship Ribbon
Marksmanship Ribbon
	U.S. Marksmanship Ribbons
Type	Ribbon
Eligibility	All ranks
Status	Current

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A Marksmanship Ribbon is an award of the United States Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard which is issued to service members who pass a weapons qualification course and achieve an above average score.

Navy

The U.S. Navy has issued two marksmanship ribbons: the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, since 1920. The pistol ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the M9 handgun, while the rifle ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the M16 semi-automatic rifle.

The Navy issues the marksmanship ribbon in three levels: that of Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert. The basic ribbon is awarded for the Marksman level while the specific Marksmanship Device is awarded for qualification as a Sharpshooter or Expert. Those receiving an Expert qualification receive the Marksmanship Medal, in addition to the Marksmanship Ribbon.

Prior to 1959, the Navy also issued a ribbon known as the Distinguished Marksmanship Ribbon. This award was discontinued in 1960 and had been declared obsolete by 1965.

Air Force

The United States Air Force awards a single ribbon, known as the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, for an expert qualification on either the M-16 rifle, M-4 Carbine or the individuals AFSC's (Job) designated handgun weapon. The ribbon is issued in only one degree; however, a bronze service star may be worn on the decoration for those in certain career fields like security forces and civil engineering who have qualified expert on both the service rifle and handgun.

Qualification as expert with the pistol (M-9/M-11) requires 41 hits out of 45 rounds on target, with at least 25 hits within a 10 inch circle on the torso of the target and 6 hits within a 6 inch circle on the head of the target.

Qualification as expert with the rifle (M-16/M-4) for the Air Force Qualification Course (AFQC) is most common for Air Force members and requires 35 to 40 hits out of 40 rounds (if qualifiying without a gas mask), or 43 to 50 hits out of 50 rounds on various sized silhouettes, simulating targets at different ranges. The target itself is 25 meters away, with silhouettes simulating targets at 50 meters, 100 meters, 150 meters, 200 meters, 250 meters and 300 meters. 10 shots are fired each from the standing-barricaded, kneeling-barricaded, prone-supported (with and without gas mask) and the prone-unsupported position.

Qualification as expert with the rifle (M-16/M-4) for the Tactical Rifle Qualification Course (TRQC) taken directly from AFMAN 36-2227V1: PHASE V – Day Rapid Fire Evaluation: 18 of 30 hits required. 25 of 30 for expert, iron sights only, except DM. Designated Marksman qualification requirements are as follows: 50-meter target 3 of 3 hits, 100-meter target 3 of 3 hits, 150-meter target 6 of 6 hits, 200-meter targets must have 5 of 6 hits, 250-meter targets must have 5 of 6 hits and 300-meter targets must have 5 of 6 hits. Show score as number of hits and “Q, Qual or Qualified” for qualified, “UQ, Unqual or Unqualified” for unqualified and “E, Exp or Expert” for expert.

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USAF Marksmanship Badges

US Air Force Individuals may receive a US Air Force Non National Marksmanship Bronze Badge after earning four points in an Elementary Match. Both badge & ribbon may be worn at the same time. Elementary matches are any matches sponsored by Headquarters, United States Air Force and approved by Headquarters Air Force Services Agency, Air Force Fitness and Sports Branch (HQ AFSVA/SVPAF), the United States Army, or the National Guard.

USAF personnel are allowed to wear both the USAF Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon & USAF Non National Marksmanship Bronze Badge simultaneously.

File:US Air Force Non National Bronze Badge.jpg

Coast Guard

The Coast Guard Marksmanship Ribbon are issued under the same criteria as the U.S. Navy but servicemen use a .40 cal SIG-Sauer P229R DAK pistol instead of the Navy's 9mm Beretta M9 pistol. The Coast Guard issues two ribbons, known as the Coast Guard Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon and the Coast Guard Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon. The Marksmanship Device is awarded for qualification at the higher levels of sharpshooter and expert. Like the Navy, for those who receive an expert qualification, the Marksmanship Medal is awarded instead of the Marksmanship Ribbon.

Additional information

The U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps provide Weapons Qualification Badges instead of a Marksmanship Ribbon. For the services which do award the Marksmanship Ribbon, requalification is not necessary once a service member has obtained the decoration and the Marksmanship Ribbon may be worn throughout an individual's entire career. In the Navy and Coast Guard, the Marksmanship Ribbon may be upgraded to include the Marksmanship Device if a higher qualification is achieved after the initial award of the ribbon.

References

^ AFMAN 36-2227V1 COMBAT ARMS TRAINING PROGRAMS INDIVIDUAL USE WEAPONS

[1] AFMAN 36-2227V1 COMBAT ARMS TRAINING PROGRAMS INDIVIDUAL USE WEAPONS

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 The United States Air Force awards a single ribbon, known as the ''Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon'', for an expert qualification on either the M-16 rifle, M-4 Carbine or the individuals AFSC's (Job) designated handgun weapon. The ribbon is issued in only one degree; however, a bronze [[service star]] may be worn on the decoration for those in certain career fields like security forces and civil engineering who have qualified expert on both the service rifle and handgun.
-Qualification as expert with the pistol (M-9/M-11) requires 41 hits out of 45 rounds on target, with at least 25 hits within a 10 inch circle on the torso of the target and 6 hits within a 6 inch circle on the head of the target. Qualification as expert with the rifle (M-16/M-4) requires 25 hits out of 30 rounds on various sized silhouettes, simulating targets at different ranges. The target itself is 25 meters away, with silhouettes simulating targets at 50 meters, 100 meters, 150 meters, 200 meters, 250 meters and 300 meters.  10 shots are fired each from the standing-barricaded, kneeling-barricaded, and the prone-unsupported position.<REF>[http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFMAN36-2227V1.pdf AFMAN 36-2227V1 COMBAT ARMS TRAINING PROGRAMS INDIVIDUAL USE WEAPONS]</REF>
+Qualification as expert with the pistol (M-9/M-11) requires 41 hits out of 45 rounds on target, with at least 25 hits within a 10 inch circle on the torso of the target and 6 hits within a 6 inch circle on the head of the target.
+Qualification as expert with the rifle (M-16/M-4) for the Air Force Qualification Course (AFQC) is most common for Air Force members and requires 35 to 40 hits out of 40 rounds (if qualifiying without a gas mask), or 43 to 50 hits out of 50 rounds on various sized silhouettes, simulating targets at different ranges. The target itself is 25 meters away, with silhouettes simulating targets at 50 meters, 100 meters, 150 meters, 200 meters, 250 meters and 300 meters.  10 shots are fired each from the standing-barricaded, kneeling-barricaded, prone-supported (with and without gas mask) and the prone-unsupported position.
+Qualification as expert with the rifle (M-16/M-4) for the Tactical Rifle Qualification Course (TRQC) taken directly from AFMAN 36-2227V1:  PHASE V – Day Rapid Fire Evaluation: 18 of 30 hits required. 25 of 30 for expert, iron sights only, except DM. Designated Marksman qualification requirements are as follows: 50-meter target 3 of 3 hits, 100-meter target 3 of 3 hits, 150-meter target 6 of 6 hits, 200-meter targets must have 5 of 6 hits, 250-meter targets must have 5 of 6 hits and 300-meter targets must have 5 of 6 hits. Show score as number of hits and “Q, Qual or Qualified” for qualified, “UQ, Unqual or Unqualified” for unqualified and “E, Exp or Expert” for expert.
+<REF>[http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFMAN36-2227V1.pdf AFMAN 36-2227V1 COMBAT ARMS TRAINING PROGRAMS INDIVIDUAL USE WEAPONS]</REF>
 === USAF Marksmanship Badges ===

v t e Awards and decorations of the United States Department of the Air Force
Decorations	Medal of Honor Air Force Cross Distinguished Service Silver Star Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Airman's Medal Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Aerial Achievement Air and Space Commendation Air and Space Achievement
Unit awards	Presidential Unit Citation Gallant Unit Citation Meritorious Unit Air and Space Outstanding Unit Air and Space Organizational Excellence
Service medals	Combat Action Medal Combat Readiness Air Force Good Conduct Space Force Good Conduct Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal Air and Space Campaign Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
Service ribbons	Outstanding Airman of the Year Air and Space Recognition Overseas Service Short Tour Overseas Service Long Tour Air and Space Expeditionary Service Air and Space Longevity Developmental Special Duty NCO PME Graduate Basic Training Honor Graduate Marksmanship Air and Space Training

v t e Awards and decorations of the United States Department of the Navy
Personal decorations	Medal of Honor Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Navy and Marine Corps Medal Bronze Star Purple Heart Meritorious Service Air Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Combat Action
Unit awards	Presidential Unit Citation Navy Unit Commendation Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Navy E Ribbon
Good Conduct medals	Navy Good Conduct Marine Corps Good Conduct Selected Marine Corps Reserve
Expeditionary medals	Navy Expeditionary Marine Corps Expeditionary
Service ribbon awards	Sea Service Naval Reserve Sea Service Arctic Service Antarctica Service Overseas Service Navy Recruiting Service Marine Corps Recruiting Service Navy Accession Training Service Ribbon Marine Corps Drill Instructor Marine Corps Security Guard Marine Corps Combat Instructor Navy Ceremonial Duty Navy Basic Military Training Honor Graduate
Marksmanship	Navy Expert Rifleman Medal Navy Sharpshooter Rifle Ribbon Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal Navy Sharpshooter Pistol Shot Ribbon Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon

v t e Awards and decorations of the United States Coast Guard
Decorations	Medal of Honor Coast Guard Cross Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Coast Guard Medal Bronze Star Purple Heart Meritorious Service Air Medal Commendation Medal Achievement Medal Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon
Lifesaving Medals	Gold Lifesaving Medal Silver Lifesaving Medal
Unit Awards	Presidential Unit Citation Coast Guard Unit Commendation Meritorious Unit Commendation Meritorious Team Commendation Coast Guard E Ribbon
Conduct Medals	Good Conduct Medal Reserve Good Conduct Medal
Service Awards	Combat Action Ribbon Enlisted Person of the Year Ribbon Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal Special Operations Service Ribbon Sea Service Ribbon Restricted Duty Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon Recruiting Service Ribbon
Marksmanship	Distinguished Marksman Medal Distinguished Pistol Shot Medal Silver Excellence-in-Competition Rifle Medal Silver Pistol Excellence-in-Competition Medal Bronze Excellence-in-Competition Rifle Medal Bronze Pistol Excellence-in-Competition Medal Expert Rifle Medal Expert Pistol Medal Sharpshooter Rifle Ribbon Sharpshooter Pistol Ribbon Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon