ROBINSON MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ark. – Members of the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (NGMTC) host the 26th Annual Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting (AFSAM) here April 23-28, 2017.
This competition provides the opportunity to train marksmen in stressful conditions as well as encourage international camaraderie amongst American forces and our allies. This opportunity builds confidence, weapons familiarization and skill for increased battlefield survivability and combat readiness, which is the ultimate goal.
This year’s AFSAM matches include service members from the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves, U.S. National Guard, and 3 foreign allies to include the countries of Canada, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Competitors will engage targets with various military weapon systems. Each four-man team will be evaluated on field firing, advanced marksmanship, and target engagement.
“Returning competitors can attest, all who attend are sure to come away with new contacts, new skills, and the pride of having represented their unit and nation,” said Col. Dennis J. Humphrey, NGMTC Commander.
This year’s matches attracted 78 marksmen from across the globe. With national teams going head-to-head with one another, it is a memorable experience for all who attend.
“Cross-training and exposure to different countries is huge,” said Lt. Mathew Clancey, with the Canadian Armed Forces Combat Shooting Team. “When we see the professional level in which you train marksmen, it allows us to up our game and play on the same field. It’s genuinely great, and we appreciate it.”
“As competitive as they are, the matches aren’t solely about defining who is the best,” said Lt. Col. Todd C. Stuff, NGMTC Administrative Officer. “Ultimately, the focus is on training.”
The training received during this competition is valuable.
“When the best marksmen from around the globe come together,” Stuff continued, “they bring with them valuable experience and insight which they enthusiastically share with their fellow warriors. The shooters then take what they learn back to their units and pass along their new skills.”
-30-
Date Taken: | 04.26.2017 |
Date Posted: | 04.26.2017 23:30 |
Story ID: | 231701 |
Location: | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, US |
Hometown: | BEEBE, AR, US |
Hometown: | SHERWOOD, AR, US |
Web Views: | 34 |
Downloads: | 0 |
This work, U.S. National Guard hosts international marksmanship championships, by MAJ Theresa Austin, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
LEAVE A COMMENT