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25th ID Tests New Combat Focused Marksmanship Qualification

By Sgt. Sarah SangsterDecember 13, 2019

Soldiers across the 25th Infantry Division with varying skill levels prepared for the new marksmanship standards by conducting a pilot program to assess current installation support capabilities at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Soldiers will now incorporate the standing firing position into the marksmanship qualification as well as 8-10 second intervals to change magazines and positions, making qualification more combat oriented. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sarah D. Sangster)
1 / 1 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers across the 25th Infantry Division with varying skill levels prepared for the new marksmanship standards by conducting a pilot program to assess current installation support capabilities at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Soldiers will now incorporate the standing firing position into the marksmanship qualification as well as 8-10 second intervals to change magazines and positions, making qualification more combat oriented. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sarah D. Sangster) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Sarah Sangster) VIEW ORIGINAL

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