Marksmanship is one of the most popular and appealing aspects of tri-service cadet training. The marksmanship programme places a greater emphasis on recreational marksmanship as a sport. Self discipline, acceptance of responsibility and respect for firearms are but a few of the Many positive benefits derived from this cadet programme.

The new programme is self-sustaining in that it allows all cadet corps weekly access to an affordable, recreational and competitive marksmanship programme. It also provides Cadet Summer Training Centers with the resources and staff required to conduct marksmanship training.

The aim of the National Cadet Marksmanship Programme is to develop Cadets’ interest in marksmanship while promoting the safe and proficient use of firearms for sport and recreational purposes. Such activities are also valuable in helping cadet corps achieve other aspects of the cadet programme related to leadership, citizenship and sensible living. Cadet rifle marksmanship, by being both challenging and fun, can also enhance the retention of cadets.

For more information on the Marksmanship Training Program, please review the Marksmanship Training Manual.

Marksmanship Badges:

The Marksmanship programme offers a series of badges for grouping qualifications. These badges are designed to assist cadets in measuring their success, as well as establishing esprit de corps in their programme progression.

In order to qualify for a specific category, a cadet shall meet the prescribed standard on two different targets within a year. Groupings do not have to be fired on the same relay.

There are four categories within the classification programme which are assessed using the following standards:

Marksman: Each grouping must be within a circle of 3 cm in diameter;

First Class Marksman: Each grouping must be within a circle of 2.5 cm in diameter;

Expert Marksman: Each grouping must be within a circle of 2 cm in diameter; and

Distinguished Marksman: Each grouping must be within a circle of 1.5 cm in diameter.

Competitions

Cadet who are selected from within our unit team to compete at competitions are eligible to attain marksmanship competition pins to wear on their uniform. Cadets only have to participate in these events to attain a pin.

These pins are to be worn on the uniform on the Left breast pocket in a manner depicted below: