The basic marksmanship training is conducted during the month of July each year when the entire incoming class of midshipmen are trained with the M16A3 service rifle and the M9 9mm service pistol.
Advanced training is provided to the collegiate shooting team sports.
Trap and Skeet, High Power Rifle, International Pistol, International Rifle, Combat Pistol. SATD personnel also support other tenant command small arms training requirements to include CBU personnel, USMC barracks, NCIS personnel, FBI and local law enforcement agencies. Ceremonial cannon fire is provided by SATD personnel in support of funerals, midshipmen formal marching parades, graduation and change of commands.