2021 WPW projects over 400 competitors as of July 14
~Thank you states for communicating, RFO deadline July 28
by Maj. Theresa Austin, National Guard Marksmanship Training Center
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas –76% of the U.S. states and territories, totaling over 400 competitors, have sent in their LOI confirming participation in the 2021 Winston P. Wilson (WPW) Rifle and Pistol Championship, as of July 14.
As a reminder, by July 28 States and Territories need to turn in their team member’s request for orders (RFO), to allow our finance team time to coordinate getting orders cut for all competitors.
The National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (NGMTC) has received a letter of intent (LOI) from 37 States and Territories including: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands (US), Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
“Thank you to all the States and Territories who confirmed whether they were going to attend or not,” said Lt. Col. David Stapp, administrative officer, NGMTC. “Having this much participation is more than expected in light of COVID and despite the changes to the competition calendars.”
The event was announced, in April, and will be held concurrently with the Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting commonly referred to as AFSAM. The WPW Rifle and Pistol Championship is scheduled for Aug. 28- Sept. 2, 2021 at Robinson Maneuver Training Center (RMTC) North Little Rock, Ark.
“WPW is normally held in the spring,” said Stapp. “This change came as a result of a decision made in the spring by the Arkansas Adjutant General based on local COVID-19 guidance.”
The Official Match Programs are published and can be found on our website by clicking the ‘OMP & Results’ tab.’ There is a new RFO (request for orders) form published as well.
WPW specifics: Travel and registration will be Aug. 27 & 28. The matches will begin with the Special Zero match Aug. 28. The awards ceremony will be held Sept. 2. Return travel is scheduled for Sept. 3.
AFSAM specifics: The matches will begin with the Special Zero match Aug. 23. The overall awards ceremony will be held Sept. 3. Return travel is scheduled for Sept. 4.
Walk-ins to this event will not be allowed, except for EIC matches.
Teams include four firing members and one alternate firing member, or coach. The team captain, or coach, must forward a request for orders (RFO) form for each team member to the NGMTC mailbox no later than July 28, 2021.
The AFSAM and WPW competitions develop operational shooting and maneuvering skills at the entry and advanced levels, and recognizes superior skill at the highest level. During the event, Soldiers and Airmen compete in separate classes consisting of novice, open and international based on previous competition experience.
Ammunition is provided, and participants must bring their assigned unit firearms and unit optics.
Additionally, participants can earn Excellence in Competition (EIC) Marksmanship Badges and credit points toward their Distinguished Rifle and Pistol designations in the EIC Matches during the event. The prestigious EIC Badge takes precedence over standard qualification badges. Walk-ons will be allowed for EIC matches only and will require prior coordination with automated data processing section.
Competition events require running and other physical activities. Unit leaders should ensure that service members selected for participation are physically fit.
Contact your State Marksmanship Coordinator for more information on attending these premier National Guard marksmanship competitions.
MEDIA ATTENDANCE: Media who wish to attend, please contact the NGMTC PAO at 501-212-4565 or email ng.ar.ararng.mbx.ngmtc-pao@mail.mil to arrange for coordination/escort onto RMTC.
About Us: Established in 1968, the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (NGMTC) is the National Guard Home of Marksmanship. NGMTC is the National Guard Bureau’s center for managing marksmanship training courses and competitive marksmanship programs with the intent to advance small arms lethality, demonstrate National Guard marksmanship capability, and enhance marksmanship effectiveness in combat. NGMTC serves all 54 states and territories and is located on Robinson Maneuver Training Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. NGMTC is headquarters for the “All Guard” competitive shooting teams: service rifle, service pistol, multi-gun, and international combat teams. The NGMTC is also home of the annual Winston P. Wilson National Championships, where guardsmen may earn the NGB Chief’s 50 Marksmanship Badge. For more information call 501-212-4513/4549, visit our website https://ngmtc.wordpress.com or find us on www.facebook.com/NGMTC.
| Date Taken: | 07.15.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 08.08.2021 20:00 |
| Story ID: | 401112 |
| Location: | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, US |
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