Army Soldier Wins Shooting Competition

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Army Soldier Wins Shooting Competition - U.S. Army Sgt. Nate Staskiewicz won the Tactical Optics Champion title at the recent Vortex Shootout 3 Gun

This looks so much more fun than my Army boot camp weapons training. Is this what they are teaching the new recruits these days? That's funny way of carrying your "weapon" :D

 
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At :41, :58, and 1:11, that's how they taught a friend of mine how to hold a shotgun (and possibly rifle, don't remember) when in a CQB environment while training in the police academy. Both he and I thought it was a bit goofy. I'm not sure how practical it is. I think I'd prefer to leave the firearm firmly planted into my shoulder and lower and raise it when needed. Then again, I've never been in a gunfight, so what do I know?

Congrats to Mr. Staskiewicz! That course certainly looks fun to run.
 
The Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) is a highly specialized unit that does a lot of testing and training for the rest of the Army. One bonus of being assigned to the AMU is getting to compete and represent the US Army.

When I was a unit level marksmanship trainer, we had guys from the AMU come in and give us classes to help us train our units.
 
U.S. Army Small Arms Championship

Each year, more than 250 Soldiers from across the entire U.S. Army come to Fort Benning, Georgia to compete in the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships, which is hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit.​

The week-long training event, affectionately known as the 'All Army,' brings together Soldiers from all components: Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard and ROTC. With a variety of courses of fire, the Soldiers are tested in rifle, pistol and multigun matches as teams and individuals.
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I've been to Ft Benning years ago when they helped us civilians with long range shooting for a donation, they were really good shots and very knowledgeable, now that I'm shooting more I would love to do that again
 
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At :41, :58, and 1:11, that's how they taught a friend of mine how to hold a shotgun (and possibly rifle, don't remember) when in a CQB environment while training in the police academy. Both he and I thought it was a bit goofy. I'm not sure how practical it is. I think I'd prefer to leave the firearm firmly planted into my shoulder and lower and raise it when needed. Then again, I've never been in a gunfight, so what do I know?
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Turkeytider said:
I don`t think I could stand that still if you encased me in concrete.
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I tell you, some in the Army are amazing and really dedicated.

During my field medic training in Fort Sam Houston, after we slumbered out of bed and crawled our way to the chow hall, still half asleep, we realize the Special Forces field surgeon trainees have been up for hours, did their physical training, already had breakfast and hard at study as we walk past their classrooms ... amazing dedication.

I got to meet one of these in my hospital unit after advanced training who did three tours in Vietnam and he thought and operated at level that was far beyond average ... and one of the nicest guys I have met who was always courteous, friendly and generous and likes of him along with my seasoned bullseye match shooting reloading/match shooting mentor who introduced me to the notion of "Pay It Forward" produced single hole groups at 25 yards with pistols and smaller groups at 50 yards than best of my 25 yard groups. He patiently took the time to explain the mechanisms behind shooting/reloading variables and how to reduce/eliminate them - https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/trigger-control.834737/page-2#post-11245640

In the similar fashion, I am sure there are individuals in the Army Marksmanship Unit that are far more amazing and dedicated than most of Army "Expert" marksman both in natural talent and their application of technical knowledge.
 
LiveLife said:
I am sure there are individuals in the Army Marksmanship Unit that are far more amazing and dedicated than most of Army "Expert" marksman both in natural talent and their application of technical knowledge.
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Part of the job of AMU members is to go out and train others such as battalion and company level trainers. As a unit level trainer, I got to work with AMU members when they would visit. It was great training that we could then pass down to the line troops.
 
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