AR 350-66 — Small Arms Competitive Marksmanship Program
AR 350-66 governs Department of the Army responsibilities and policy for implementing the Small Arms Competitive Marksmanship Program.
- Publication number: AR 350-66
- Title: SMALL ARMS COMPETITIVE MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
- Date: 09/23/2019
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 350-66 covers small arms marksmanship, civilian and Army-sponsored competitions, National Matches, and excellence-in-competition matches. It requires eligibility controls, match procedures, credit-point awards, and participation limits.
Topics covered
- Small arms marksmanship
- Civilian matches
- National Matches
- Excellence-in-competition matches
- Award of credit points
- Match procedures
Questions and answers
What opportunities must Army personnel receive for small arms marksmanship competitions?
Army personnel of all components will be provided opportunities to prepare for, and participate in, small arms marksmanship competitions. (paragraph 2-1)
What type of matches must Army competitive marksmanship programs include?
Competitive marksmanship-match programs at all levels within the Army will include combat-type EIC matches. (paragraph 2-1)
How many recognized EIC matches may an individual fire for credit points with each weapon during a calendar year?
Each individual is authorized to fire for credit points in no more than five recognized EIC matches with each weapon (Service rifle and Service pistol) during the calendar year. (paragraph 3-3)
What happens when a person fires in any portion of an EIC match?
An individual who fires in any portion of a match is considered to have participated in the entire match. (paragraph 3-3)
Can non-distinguished persons enter EIC matches for practice without credit?
Non-distinguished persons are not authorized to enter EIC matches for practice on a noncredit basis. (paragraph 3-3)