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01-18-2013, 06:58 PM | #1 |
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What ribbons and medals can your sailor earn in boot camp?
The only ribbons or medals that a recruit can get while in boot camp is the National Defense Service Medal and the Pistol Marksmanship Medal. When you earn "Expert" you get both a medal and a ribbon. For general marksmanship and "Sharpshooter" you only earn a ribbon.
The National Defense Service Medal is what sailors call a "geedunk" medal since you don't earn it, it is just given to you because you served honorably during a designated time period of which a "national emergency" had been declared. Everyone gets it. The other one they you can earn while in boot camp is the Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon. There are 3 levels: Marksman: Sharpshooter: Expert: c. Summary Table – Navy Handgun Qualification Course Yard = 3 Rounds = 12 Sequence = Draw and fire two rounds/4 seconds Draw and fire two rounds/4 seconds Draw and fire two rounds, reload six rounds and fire two rounds/10 seconds Draw and fire four rounds/8 seconds Yard = 7 Rounds = 12 Sequence = Draw and fire two rounds/4 seconds Draw and fire two rounds/4 seconds Draw and fire two rounds, reload six rounds and fire two rounds/10 seconds Draw and fire four rounds/8 seconds Yard = 15 Rounds = 24 Sequence = Draw and fire two rounds/4 seconds Draw and fire two rounds/4 seconds Draw and fire four rounds/8 seconds Draw and fire four rounds, reload 12 rounds and fire four rounds/20 seconds Draw and fire eight rounds/20 seconds. Marksmanship awards, qualification, and record entries shall be based on the following: Possible Score = 240 Expert = 228 - 240 Sharpshooter = 204 – 227 Marksman = 180 - 203 Minimum Qualifying Score = 180 Unqualified = Less than 180 This is straight out of the OPNAV Instruction 3591.1f http://doni.daps.dla.mil/Directives/...es/3591.1F.pdf
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01-18-2013, 07:40 PM | #2 |
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How hard would it be to get expert?
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01-18-2013, 07:56 PM | #3 |
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I would say 10% get it, but I'll let those that been through boot camp verify that....
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As far as how to earn it... familiarity with a 9mm Beretta helps, but just paying attention and taking your time between shots is enough. Practice the holster drills so you can draw quickly, and have more time to place your shots.
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01-18-2013, 11:38 PM | #6 |
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How much do they train you? Enough one can earn expert? I'm more of a rifle marksman. I recently bought a 45c and I bought 150 rounds, shot about 50 so far, but I got a long way from being expert, which I really want to get
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01-19-2013, 05:42 AM | #7 |
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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?
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01-19-2013, 09:36 AM | #8 |
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so do they let you retake the course if you get a malfunction?
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I know of one person that got expert and had never touched a pistol. Quote:
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.
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01-19-2013, 11:46 AM | #10 |
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The worst case I can think of is a double feed.
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01-20-2013, 04:16 PM | #11 |
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Thanks Craig this is great info!
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01-23-2013, 08:12 AM | #12 |
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If I remember correctly in my division
Expert - 5 Sharpshooter - 26 Marksman - 45 Did Not Qualify - 4 |
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02-19-2013, 10:23 AM | #14 |
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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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02-20-2013, 03:55 PM | #15 |
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Yes, you'll have a chance to retake your pistol qual once you get out of bootcamp. You can also take your rifle qual as well.
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02-26-2013, 03:41 PM | #16 |
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You can take and retake the pistol and rifle qual as many times as you want once you're OUT of bootcamp (but you have to pay a range fee and for ammunition and such for each time). In bootcamp you get one shot at pistol (and a second try if you didn't qualify for a ribbon at all, but only 2).
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02-26-2013, 09:25 PM | #17 |
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I hoping the training is good because i never had any type of gun training or shooting so i am hoping to do good enough to get sharp shooter
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02-26-2013, 10:22 PM | #18 |
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Trying for ex what sort of targets are used
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02-27-2013, 04:28 PM | #19 |
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It is a scored version of the FBI Q-Target. Heres A Picture at this link!
http://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/cv...-6632S-077.jpg |
02-27-2013, 06:26 PM | #20 |
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the national defense ribbon doesn't have that much longer left on it being given out in basic. With the soon (hopefully) withdraw of the marines, it will end.
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03-14-2013, 03:09 PM | #22 |
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i agree it might not happen. At least not before North Korea starts something more so.
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02-08-2014, 08:52 AM | #23 |
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What type of sidearm is used. 9mm?
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02-08-2014, 09:08 AM | #24 |
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Beretta M9... Military version of the civilian 9mm Beretta 92FS.
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02-08-2014, 09:58 AM | #25 |
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thanks, headed to the gym and range today. ship in 4 weeks, march 10
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How many recruits earn a 240?
I heard it was rare but is there a number?
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05-14-2014, 03:56 AM | #27 |
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I've personally never met someone who got a perfect score... but I've met a few others who scored a 239. My brother division's RDC scored a 239... when he heard my score, he asked me "what it the weakhand transition at 15yds?", heh.
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