What ribbons and medals can your sailor earn in boot camp?

Blasterion · 01-19-2013, 09:36 AM

so do they let you retake the course if you get a malfunction?

Haasino · 01-19-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Blasterion

Time for me to commence image training! but I've never handled a firearm before. But how brief is the pause between shots would you say

Most are 4 seconds to draw and fire 2 shots... if you can break leather and get on-target fast, that really gives you time. The first round is always gonna be double-action, so really take your time and squeeze... don't jerk.

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Originally Posted by 3rdGenSailor

How much do they train you? Enough one can earn expert?

I know of one person that got expert and had never touched a pistol.

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Originally Posted by dascolbert

Is the final test on digital hardware? I heard those are inaccurate. Also, do you have a second chance at Expert if you fail the first round?

No, SAMT is a seperate day and they don't even give you your score because of how inaccurate it is.

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Originally Posted by Blasterion

so do they let you retake the course if you get a malfunction?

It would depend on the malfunction I guess... most of the instructors will just let you fire an extra round during the next stage to make it up.

Blasterion · 01-19-2013, 11:46 AM

The worst case I can think of is a double feed.
stovepipes, failure to feed/ misfire, failure to battery isn't bad to fix quickly

Jsmith · 01-20-2013, 04:16 PM

Thanks Craig this is great info!

prop827 · 01-23-2013, 08:12 AM

If I remember correctly in my division

Expert - 5
Sharpshooter - 26
Marksman - 45
Did Not Qualify - 4

Predfan · 02-08-2014, 08:52 AM

What type of sidearm is used. 9mm?

Haasino · 02-08-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Predfan

What type of sidearm is used. 9mm?

Beretta M9... Military version of the civilian 9mm Beretta 92FS.

prop827 · 02-19-2013, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Blasterion

The worst case I can think of is a double feed.
stovepipes, failure to feed/ misfire, failure to battery isn't bad to fix quickly

Also, just so no one gets confused, you will learn what all of these malfunctions are in boot camp and how to fix them BUT during the live fire exercise you ARE NOT ALLOWED TO fix these malfunctions. They don't trust recruits to do that, too many have "broken blue" attempting in the past. Instead the instruction (as I recall) is to maintain the weapon pointed at the target and raise your left hand and shout "misfire".

You will be briefed on exactly how to act, but this is how it was when I was there.

PacificSunrise · 02-19-2013, 10:23 AM

I'm getting Expert, no doubt

Thanks to 3 yrs Adv. Marksmanship at my high school (Yes, it has a shooting range downstairs)

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01-19-2013, 09:36 AM	#1
Blasterion Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New York Posts: 119 Rep Power: 0	so do they let you retake the course if you get a malfunction?

01-19-2013, 11:46 AM	#3
Blasterion Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New York Posts: 119 Rep Power: 0	The worst case I can think of is a double feed. stovepipes, failure to feed/ misfire, failure to battery isn't bad to fix quickly

01-20-2013, 04:16 PM	#4
Jsmith Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Craig this is great info!

01-23-2013, 08:12 AM	#5
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 0	If I remember correctly in my division Expert - 5 Sharpshooter - 26 Marksman - 45 Did Not Qualify - 4

02-08-2014, 08:52 AM	#6
Predfan Newbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	What type of sidearm is used. 9mm?

02-19-2013, 10:23 AM	#9
PacificSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mayport, Florida Posts: 230 Rep Power: 0	I'm getting Expert, no doubt Thanks to 3 yrs Adv. Marksmanship at my high school (Yes, it has a shooting range downstairs)