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West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION II - GENERAL › Section 141-58-4 - Objectives

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The objectives of this program are to:
a. Promote training interest and raise the
				  standard of proficiency of the soldier and airman in the use of the individual
				  weapon.
b. Emphasize, promote, and
				  expand the Competitive Marksmanship Program at all command levels.
c. Provide trained and competent members to
				  assist the West Virginia Army and Air National Guard in fielding competitive
				  rifle, pistol, and light machinegun teams at higher levels of marksmanship
				  competition.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION II - GENERAL › Section 141-58-5 - Command Responsibilities

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a.
Commanders at all echelons are charged with the duty and
				  responsibility of implementing the provisions of this regulation and
				  encouraging the total participation of their units in the competitive small
				  arms program.
b.
Personnel who show interest in shooting will be encouraged and
				  afforded the opportunity to compete at unit level. Those with special talent
				  will be made available for further training as members of the State Team.
				  Appropriate safeguards will be established to insure that a soldier's career is
				  not jeopardized by participating in the program.
c.
Commanders at all levels will
				  remove administrative obstacles in order that the strongest State Teams may be
				  entered in the Competitive Marksmanship Tournaments.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION II - GENERAL › Section 141-58-6 - State Marksmanship Coordinator

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a. A State Marksmanship Coordinator (SMC)
				  shall be appointed by the Adjutant General and assigned to State Area Command,
				  West Virginia Army National Guard. The duties will be to implement the
				  provisions of this regulation, conduct competitive matches at the State level,
				  select and train shooters to represent the West Virginia National Guard in
				  higher level competition, coordinate weapons training at unit level, and
				  promote public marksmanship and weapons training with emphasis on the youth of
				  our communities.
b. Specially
				  qualified personnel in units may be detailed to special duty with STARC, WVARNG
				  to assist the SMC in his performance of duties.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION II - GENERAL › Section 141-58-7 - Unit Marksmanship Coordinator

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Each unit in WVARNG and WVANG will appoint a Unit
					 Marksmanship Coordinator (UMC) for purpose of liaison with SARTS. Format for
					 appointment and job description are found in App C, NGB Pam 350-7.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION IV - DEFINITIONS › Section 141-58-9 - Definitions

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a. Whenever used in
				  this regulation the letters "NRA" shall refer to the National Rifle
				  Association, and the term "NRA Rules" shall refer to the Official Rules and
				  Regulations to Govern the Conduct of all highpower Rifle Competition, adopted
				  by the National Rifle Association, the Official Rules and Regulations to Govern
				  the Conduct of all Smallbore Rifle Competition, and the Official Rules and
				  Regulations to Govern the Conduct of Pistol and Revolver Competition, adopted
				  by the National Rifle Association.
b. "New Shooter" means a shooter who has not
				  previously fired as a member of a team in the particular match.
c. "Battalion Size Unit". Any federally
				  recognized Army Guard battalion or squadron. For purpose of marksmanship
				  training, and to encourage competition within organizations, certain STARC
				  units will be considered a battalion. These units are: HD, USPFO, ATS, and
				  229th Engr Det. There will be no composite battalions. All must be pure TOE
				  organizations. An Air National Guard base or group not to exceed 1,000
				  personnel will be considered a battalion size unit.
d. "Organization". Same as Battalion Size
				  Unit.
e. "Unit". Any company or
				  smaller sized Army Guard unit or Air Guard squadron.
f. "SARTS". Small Arms Readiness Training
				  Section.
g. "UMSC". Unit
				  Marksmanship Support Center, located in Nashville, TN.
h. "NGMTU". National Guard Marksmanship
				  Training Unit, located in Nashville.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION V - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-10 - James H. Francis Trophy Match

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A separate match to be fired annually to determine the
					 individual service rifle champion for the West Virginia National Guard. Except
					 those members of WVNG state teams who have previously won the match, any member
					 of the WVARNG or WVANG is eligible to compete.
a.
Course of Fire
(Precision Combat Rifle Course)
1).
Stage 1.
Fired from the 100 yard line. Two sighters
				  (to be fired during the 3-minute preparation period) and 10 rounds sustained
				  fire, standing position, 2-minute time limit. Possible score 50
				  points.
2).
Stage
				  2.
Fired from the 200 yard line. Two sighters (to be fired during
				  the 3-minute preparation period) and 10 rounds rapid fire from standing to
				  sitting position, 50-second time limit. Possible score 50 points.
3).
Stage 3.
Fired
				  from the 300 yard line. Two sighters (to be fired during the 3-minute
				  preparation period) and 10 rounds rapid fire from standing to prone position,
				  60-second time limit. Possible score 50 points.
4).
Stage 4.
Fired
				  from the *400 yard line. Two sighters (to be fired during the 3-minute
				  preparation period) and 20 rounds slow fire, prone position, 20-minute time
				  limit. Possible score 100 points.
*Should the 400 yard line not be available, this stage will
					 be fired at 300 yds.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION V - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-12 - The Davis Cup Match

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The Davis Cup, presented to the West Virginia National
					 Guard by the late US Senator Henry Gassaway Davis in 1904, will be awarded
					 annually to the winning team in the rifle competition between teams from
					 company size units of the West Virginia National Guard.
a.
Eligibility.
Each
				  company-size unit of the West Virginia National Guard may enter a team in the
				  match, to the capacity of the range (15 teams). Each team will. consist of six
				  (6) firers, a team captain, and a coach. The coach and/or captain may be firing
				  members of the team. Members of the team must be members of the same unit
				  entering the team. At least one member of the team must be a new
				  shooter.
b.
Rules.
Rules of the match are the same as for
				  individual competition as cited in paragraph 10.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION V - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-13 - Army Infantry Trophy Match (ITM)

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The ITM is commonly referred to as the "rattle battle"
					 because of the volume of fire required in a short period of time.
a.
Course of Fire
-
				  As described in change 1 FORSCOM/TRADOC Supp 1 to AR 350-6. Number of rounds
				  issued to each team, number of targets to engage, bonus points, and time limits
				  are outlined in above reference. Distribution of ammunition is at the
				  discretion of the team captain and/or coach.
b.
Weapon, Ammunition, and
				  Uniform
- Same as described in paragraph 10.
c.
Targets.
"E"
				  Silhouette NSN 6920-00-600-6874 at 300 yards
"F" Silhouette NSN 6920-00-610-9086 at 200 and 100
					 yards.
d.
Eligibility.
Each battalion size unit of the West
				  Virginia National Guard may enter a team in the match. Each team will consist
				  of six firers, a team captain and a coach. Per change 1, FORSCOM/TRADOC Supp 1
				  to AR 350-6, all team members allowed on the firing line must finish the two
				  mile run before the 25 minute time limit expires. The composition of the team
				  must be 50% new shooters for Winston P. Wilson matches regardless of the
				  members' status at the WVNG championship.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION V - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-14 - Combined Rifle Team Championship (CRTC)

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The CRTC is an aggregate match incorporated to determine
					 the most competitive battalion team from WVNG to advance to higher levels of
					 competition. One half of the team's score in the Army Infantry Trophy Match is
					 added to the teams score in the Davis Cup to arrive at the combined aggregate
					 score. Reason for halving the ITM score is so that the ITM is not the primary
					 factor in determining the match winner.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VI - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-15 - The National Guard Association of West Virginia Trophy Match

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The National Guard Association of West Virginia Trophy will
					 be awarded annually to the member of the West Virginia National Guard who is
					 the match winner in competition with .22 caL center-fire, and .45 cal
					 pistols.
a.
Course of
				  Fire.
1).
.22 Cal
				  PistoL
a). 5 shots, 25 yard,
				  zero
b). 10 shots, 25 yards, slow
				  fire (10 min)
c). 10 shots, 25
				  yards, timed fire (2 strings, 5 rounds each, 20 sec/string).
d). 10 shots, 25 yards, rapid fire (2
				  strings, 5 rounds each, 10 sec/string).
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VI - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-16 - Individual Combat Pistol Tournament

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Trophy presented to the individual who posts the highest
					 score in individual combat pistol competition.
a.
Course of Fire.
1).
Combat Position
				  Firing.
10 shots, 25 yards, fired in time limit of 2 1/2 minutes.
				  Firer starts in the prone position and loads the second magazine on his own
				  command. Fixers will remain in the prone position until everyone has completed
				  the stage, targets edged and the block NCO indicates that all weapons are
				  clear.
2).
Duel
10 shots, 25 yards, 2 strings of 5 shots each.
				  Each string consists of five facings of the target for 5 seconds each facing.
				  Shooter will fire one shot each facing, returning to the "ready" position after
				  each shot.
3).
Military
				  Rapid Fire.
10 shots, 25 yards, rapid fire. Two strings of five
				  shots per string in a time limit of 10 seconds per string. Firer starts in the
				  READY position and shoots 5 shots at one target during the time
				  limit.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VI - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-17 - Excellence in Competition (EIC) Match

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The "Leg" Pistol match may be fired concurrently, (paper
					 match) with the Individual Combat Pistol Match. Credit toward the Distinguished
					 Pistol Shot award is earned by those individuals who hold no points toward that
					 award and finish in the top ten percent (10%) of individuals eligible for these
					 award points.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VI - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-18 - The Francis G. Ash Trophy Match

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The Francis G. Ash Trophy, first awarded in 1954 in honor
					 of Brigadier General Francis G. Ash former Adjutant General of West Virginia,
					 whose distinguished career in the Armed Forces spanned thirty-eight years, will
					 be awarded annually to the winning team in .45 caL pistol competition between
					 teams from battalion size units of the West Virginia National Guard.
a.
Course of Fire, Weapons,
				  Ammunition, and Target
- same as Individual Combat Pistol
				  match.
b.
Eligibility.
Each battalion size unit of the West
				  Virginia National Guard may enter a team in the match. Each team will consist
				  of four shooters, a captain and a coach. The captain and/or coach may be firing
				  members of the team. All members of the team must be members of the battalion
				  entering the team. At least one member of the team must be a new
				  shooter.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VI - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-19 - The General George S. Patton Combat Pistol Match

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This match not only tests a teams ability to shoot at
					 multiple targets in a short period of time but also requires shooters to
					 complete a two (2) mile run wearing helmet, LBE, and carrying weapon
					 immediately prior to firing the match.
a.
Course of Fire
is
				  outlined in change 1 to FORSCOM/TRADOC Supp 1 to AR 350-6.
b.
Weapons, Ammunition, and
				  Target
- same as lodividual Combat Pistol Match.
c.
Eligibility
-
				  Same as Ash Trophy, but all who go to the firing line (including coach and/or
				  captain) must have completed the run in regulation time.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VI - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-20 - Combined Pistol Team Championship

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An aggregate match incorporated to determine the most
					 competitive team from WVNG to advance to higher levels of competition The
					 team's score is the sum of it's score in the Patton Match combined with the
					 score fired in the Ash Trophy Match.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-21 - Time and Place

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Matches will be conducted at Camp Dawson on the third
					 weekend in September of each year, or as otherwise specified
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-22 - Entries

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Entries for all matches will be mailed thru channels to HD,
					 WVARNG, ATTN: Match Director Small Arms Matches, 1701 Coonskin Drive,
					 Charleston, WV as announced annually in AGD-WV memorandum.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-23 - Rules

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NRA Rules will govern all competitions except as those
					 expressed otherwise provided in this regulation or amended in current AGD-WV
					 memorandum.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-24 - Equipment

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Except for the NG Association of WV Individual Pistol
					 Tournament, all firing at the state small arms matches will be combat. During
					 all team and individual matches, everyone on the firing line except range
					 operation personnel* including all firers, coaches, and/or captain will be in
					 proper "battle dress". A complete listing of all required items is found in
					 Change 1 to FORSCOM/TRADOC Supp 1 to AR 350-6 Appendix C.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-25 - Schedule of Matches

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As announced annually in AGD-WV memo.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-26 - Administrative Instructions

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As announced annually in AGD-WV memo.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-27 - Target Assignment

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Target and relays will be assigned by drawing lots. The
					 drawing will be conducted by the Match Director at the team captains" meeting.
					 It is impossible for an individual to shoot both the individual rifle and
					 individual pistol competition during the WVNG Small Arms Championships. A
					 member may shoot the individual pistol on Saturday and then shoot the team
					 rifle on Sunday or shoot the individual rifle on Saturday and then shoot the
					 Patton Team Pistol match on Sunday.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-28 - Firing Areas

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a. The firing
				  area on each range will be organized into a firing line, a ready line, and an
				  assembly area. The assembly area will be in the rear of the 300 yard line on
				  the rifle range and 25 feet in the rear of the ready line on the pistol range,
				  or as designated by the range officer.
b. Coaching is
not
allowed during any individual match, however during team matches the team
				  captain and/or coach will be allowed to coach on the firing line in the rear of
				  the firers. He/she must be easily identifiable and must control his/her voice
				  and actions so as not to disturb other firers. He/she may not physically assist
				  or touch the firer.
c. Scorers will
				  be located behind each firer on the rifle range, within easy conversational
				  range.
d. Battalion-size units are
				  encouraged to set up headquarters for units within their organization in the
				  assembly areas on the pistol and rifle range.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-29 - Scoring

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a.
Rifle Range.
Individual score cards along with range
				  operation instructions will be included in each firers range packet, and issued
				  at the team captains meeting. There will be one scorer for each firing point on
				  the rifle range. Scorers will receive ammunition from the ammunition detail and
				  issue it to the firers as directed. Pits will disc shots to indicate where the
				  hit is made in zeroing and slow fire only. Scorers will announce the scores as
				  signaled from the pits and record it on the scoreboard. They will observe
				  targets closely to detect errors. When an order has completed firing, the
				  scorecard will be signed by both the firer and the scorer and delivered by the
				  scorer to the Assistant Statistical Officer on the range.
b.
Pistol Range.
Individual score cards along with range operation instructions will be included
				  in each firers range packet, and issued at the team captains meeting. Scaring
				  will be accomplished by firers passing their scorecards to the right with a
				  range officer scoring the last target on the right of the range. In other
				  words, each firer will score the firer on his/her left. At the conclusion of
				  firing by a relay, the scorecard will be signed by the firer and scorer and
				  delivered to the Assistant Statistical Officer on the range.
c.
Range Charts.
The
				  Assistant Statistical Officer on each range will maintain a Range Chart for
				  each match showing the scores fired by each competitor. The Range Charts are
				  for information purposes and score cards will be sent to the Statistical
				  Officer at Match Headquarters, who will maintain the official
				  records.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-30 - Alibis, Challenges, Protests, and Appeals

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a.
Alibis
will be
				  governed by NRA Rules.
b.
Challenges and Protests.
1). Challenges may be made to the Range
				  Officer as provided in NRA Rules. No fee shall be charged for
				  challenges.
2). Protests may be
				  made to the Range Referee on the grounds provided by NRA Rules.
3). Challenges and protests by team members
				  shall be made by the Team Captain.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-31 - Alcoholic Beverages

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Drinking of alcoholic beverages on or about the ranges
					 during matches is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-32 - Match Director

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The Match Director shall be appointed annually in AGD-WV
					 memo. He/she shall have general charge of the matches.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-33 - Range Officers (RO)

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A RO will be appointed by the match director to operate
					 both the rifle and pistol ranges. The R 0 will have general supervision of the
					 operation, supply and maintenance of their range during the matches; will
					 insure that the range is in satisfactory condition prior to the matches; and
					 will establish and conduct such schools for range personnel and/or shooters as
					 deemed necessary.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-34 - Rifle Range Personnel

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a. Rifle
				  Range
1). Rifle Range Officer
2). Assistant Range Officer.
3). Three Line Officers.
4). Range Referee
5). Safety Officer
6). Assistant Safety Officer
7). Pit Officer
8). Three Assistant Pit Officers
9). Assistant Statistical Officer
10). Target Personnel (minimum of 2 per
				  target) - may be other relay personnel
11). Radio/Telephone Operators (2 in pits; 2
				  on firing line)
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-35 - Statistical Officer

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The Statistical Officer will be stationed at Match
					 Headquarters in the Preston County Armory. He/she will maintain the official
					 records of all match firing. This individual will train range statistical
					 officers. He/she will verify all scorecards, and keep the official results of
					 all matches. The Assistant Statistical Officer on each range will collect
					 scorecards, record scores on the range, and forward the scorecards to the
					 Statistical Officer. Following the Matches, the statistical officer will
					 publish the official results in AGD-WV memo. A copy will be on file in the
					 State Headquarters to determine the eligibility and status of firers in future
					 matches.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-36 - Range Officer

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In order to insure consistency of range operations, all
					 firing commands on each range will be read from a script furnished by
					 SMC.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-37 - Scorers

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In addition to their duties in recording the scores of
					 competitors upon the scorecards, the scorers will direct their attention to the
					 competitor while the shooter is aiming and firing, and will be prepared to
					 state any time whether the competitor has fired, and how many shots have been
					 fired. Scorers will report all irregularities observed to the Range Officer,
					 including a continually slow operating target, or one for which a mark has had
					 to be called several times during an order.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-38 - Medical Officer

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The doctor will have charge of the health and sanitary
					 conditions on the ranges and the camp. He/she will provide an ambulance or
					 suitable vehicle for each range, and will provide medical personnel* properly
					 identified, at each range. The Medical Officer will perform such other duties
					 as pertain to his profession.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-39 - Signal Officer

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The Signal Officer will have charge of the signal equipment
					 and personnel and will provide necessary radio/telephone and loudspeaker
					 facilities for the operation of the ranges, with operating personnel.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-40 - Supply Officer

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The Supply Officer shall have charge of procurement of
					 supplies and ammunition, will supervise the ammo details for each range, and
					 see that all supplies and equipment needed on the ranges are present. (Messing
					 and billeting will be arranged by HD WVSTARC, or as announced annually in
					 AGD-WV memo).
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-41 - Uniform

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a.
Firers.
Class E with LBE except in WVNG ASSN Trophy
				  match, in which the class C uniform may be worn.
b.
Range Officials.
Class C or Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) with State Team Cap.
c.
Range Detail.
Class C or BDU.
d.
Pit
				  Detail.
Class C with steel helmets.
e. Field jackets, raincoats, and ponchos may
				  be worn if weather dictates.
f.
				  Range personnel will wear State Team Caps, arm bands or distinctive markings on
				  helmet liners to designate assignment.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-42 - Reporting

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All team captains or their representative will arrive NLT
					 2100 hours, Friday to attend the team captains meeting. The detailed MPs
					 (weapons security) shall arrive NLT 1500 hrs Friday. All other detailed
					 personnel and firers will arrive Camp Dawson NLT 0001 hours, Saturday, except
					 personnel who live within commuting distance of Camp Dawson. Team Captains will
					 also report to Match Headquarters before departing Camp Dawson.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-43 - Transportation

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Government transportation is authorized for travel to and
					 from practice sessions and the actual matches. Units will account for gasoline
					 used for travel as "training gasoline". Private transportation may be used at
					 the individual's own expense with no reimbursement from State or Federal
					 funds.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-44 - Subsistence

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AIL personnel will be attached for rations to HD, WVSTARC,
					 WVARNG.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VII - SERVICE RIFLE COMPETITION › Section 141-58-45 - Training Status

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Participants may be given equivalent training credit or be
					 authorize split assembly.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VIII - INDOOR SMALLBORE RIFLE AND PISTOL MATCHES › Section 141-58-46

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Indoor smallbore rifle and pistol competition is encouraged
					 for all units of the West Virginia National Guard for the following
					 reasons:
a. To develop a high level of
				  proficiency with individual service weapons through a training program with
				  smaller caliber weapons.
b. Promote
				  a higher level of esprit de corps through competition.
c. Provide a broad base for training and
				  selection of personnel for the State teams.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VIII - INDOOR SMALLBORE RIFLE AND PISTOL MATCHES › Section 141-58-47

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Four separate and distinct indoor match programs are
					 conducted each year with .22 caliber weapons. These programs with appropriate
					 references are outlined in the following paragraphs.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VIII - INDOOR SMALLBORE RIFLE AND PISTOL MATCHES › Section 141-58-48 - Chief, National Guard Bureau Annual Rifle and Pistol Match Tournaments

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General information can be found in NGB Pam 350-7 para 3-3,
					 but the official match programs (4 each) with entry forms are published each
					 year by UMSC and distributed to each unit. The matches include both team and
					 individual postal competition on state, MAC Region IL and national level in the
					 following four types of competition:
a. CNGB Smallbore Rifle Postal
				  Tournament
b. CNGB Smallbore Pistol
				  Postal Tournament
c. CNGB Combat
				  Pistol Postal Tournament
d. CNGB
				  Combat Rifle Postal Tournament
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VIII - INDOOR SMALLBORE RIFLE AND PISTOL MATCHES › Section 141-58-49 - The National Rifle Association of America Annual Rifle Tournament/Governor's Trophy Match Tournaments

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(Paragraph 2-3, NGB Pam 350-6). This tournament is a
					 combination postal and shoulder to shoulder matches. The State is divided into
					 Leagues for elimination firing to determine which teams will compete in a State
					 shoulder to shoulder match for determination of the State Champion Team and the
					 winner of the Governor's Trophy. Team composition is two guardspersons and two
					 junior shooters (any young adult who has not reached the age of 19 during the
					 calendar year in which the state championship for this competition is held)
					 from a company size unit. Guardspersons who qualify may compete as juniors.
					 Unit commanders should support this competition, as it brings young people
					 within the community in contact with the National Guard.
a. For the purpose of control and to make
				  shoulder-to-shoulder matches possible in some localities, the State is divided
				  into leagues, as follows:
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b. The Commander of the host unit in each
				  league will appoint a League Witnessing Officer to schedule and supervise
				  league competition. The name, address, business, and residence telephone
				  numbers of the officer appointed will be forwarded to the State NRA Match OIC,
				  1703 Coonskin Drive, Charleston, WV 25311, NLT 1 Oct each year.
c. ShouMer-to-shoulder matches are desirable,
				  but due to distance between units, this may not be practical. League Witnessing
				  Officers will determine the type of match to be conducted, and will schedule
				  each unit accordingly. All matches will be conducted in accordance with NGB Pam
				  350-6.
d. Targets for league
				  matches will be scored by the League Witnessing Officer so that scores can be
				  announced upon completion of the match. A roster showing the full name, rank,
				  and score for each team member who competed will accompany the notification of
				  the winning and runner-up team to be forwarded to the NRA Match OIC prior to
1 February.
The winning team of each league and also
				  the high runner-up team will fire the shoulder-to-shoulder match in February of
				  each year to determine the State Champion. Exact time and location will be
				  announced by the match director.
e.
Course of Fire.
The course of fire will be the
				  National Match Course, which consists of 40 rounds for record fired at 50 ft.
				  in four stages as follows:
1). First Stage -
				  10 rds prone, NRA SB Rule 5.6
2).
				  Second Stage - 10 rds standing, NRA SB rule 5.12
3). Third Stage - 10 rds sitting, NRA SB rule
				  5.8
4). Fourth Stage - 10 rds
				  kneeling, NRA SB rule 5.10
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VIII - INDOOR SMALLBORE RIFLE AND PISTOL MATCHES › Section 141-58-50 - Adjutant General's Trophy Match

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This is a 50 foot match using a combination of postal and
					 shoulder-to-shoulder matches to determine the winner of the Adjutant General's
					 Trophy. The same league composition is used for this and the Governor's Trophy
					 Match and the final elimination will be conducted concurrently with the GTM.
					 Team composition is five (5) guardspersons from the same company size
					 unit
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION VIII - INDOOR SMALLBORE RIFLE AND PISTOL MATCHES › Section 141-58-51 - First Army Smallbore Rifle and Pistol Matches

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Each Army Area (PORSCOM Region) will conduct an annual
					 smallbore rifle and pistol match between 1 August and 31 January each year.
					 This match will, be conducted in accordance with Appendix G, FORSCOM/TRADOC
					 Supp 1 to AR 350-6.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION IX - WV MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING UNIT › Section 141-58-52 - WVNG Rifle and Pistol Teams

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The State Marksmanship Coordinator (SMC) will select the
					 staff and members of the WVNG Rifle and Pistol Teams from the ranks of
					 outstanding shooters in the WV National Guard.
a.
Team Composition.
The SMC is authorized to select and train a rifle team of not more than 18
				  members, and a pistol team of not more than 12 members to represent the WVNG in
				  competitive matches.
b.
Team Selection.
Thirty (30) days prior to the Annual
				  State Small Arms Matches, rifle and pistol team captains will drop 1/3 of
				  authorized shooters, causing equipment to be cleaned, inventoried, and
				  turned-dn. Decisions for elimination will be based upon, but not limited to the
				  following considerations:
1). Participation
				  in scheduled practice sessions and matches.
2). Scores in practice and competition with
				  emphasis on progress achieved.
3).
				  Attitude and cooperation with other team members.
4). Status as "Old" or "New"
				  shooter.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-58 - Training - Competitive Marksmanship Program › Section SECTION IX - WV MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING UNIT › Section 141-58-52 - Annual Plan

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The SMC will be responsible for the preparation of the
					 State Marksmanship Training Plan (NGB Pam 350-6)
a. This plan should provide guidance to unit
				  commanders in marksmanship subjects, set up a training program and tentative
				  match schedule for the State Marksmanship Unit.
b. Excellence in competition badges and the
				  distinguished shooter designation is desired for all members of the State
				  Marksmanship Training Unit (SMTU). Annual match scedules will be made, giving
				  the opportunity for each state team shooter to compete in the maximum number of
"leg"
matches authorized by existing regulations.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-59 - Administration Of The West Virginia Army National Guard Aviation Safety Program › Section 141-59-1 - PURPOSE

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This regulation establishes the Aviation Safety Program for
				  the State of West Virginia. It prescribes the policies, procedures,
				  responsibilities and guidelines for planning, organization, coordinating and
				  controlling:
a. An adequate and rapid
				aircraft accident reporting system.
b. A continuous and effective aircraft
				accident prevention program.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-59 - Administration Of The West Virginia Army National Guard Aviation Safety Program › Section 141-59-2 - SCOPE

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This regulation applies to WVARNG aviation units and
				  facilities as applicable. For the purpose of this regulation whenever the term
				  "unit" is used, it will apply to units, separate sections, separate detachments
				  and facilities. The term "unit commander" will apply to imit commanders,
				  separate section leaders, separate * detachment commanders and facility
				  commanders.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-59 - Administration Of The West Virginia Army National Guard Aviation Safety Program › Section 141-59-3 - POLICY

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a. All accidents
				can be prevented. Accident prevention is an inherent f tmction of leadership,
				however, this does not relieve any individual concerned with the maintenance
				and operation of aircraft from the responsibility of utilizing good sound
				safety principles during all operations.
b. There are no new and exotic causes of
				aircraft accidents. All planners should analyze the potential hazards
				associated with a mission and do what is necessary to reduce the risk. This
				will ensure mission accomplishment.
c. Training programs must be realistic.
				Identify deficiencies of individuals and train to correct these shortcomings.
				Use the walk before you nm approach to your training progrjuns.
d. Aviation units will maintain a full-time
				qualified Aviation Safety Officer (ASO). An NCO, safety trained, will be
				appointed to assist the ASO. Aviation Detachments, Sections, and imits having
				fewer assets (j-, L-, M- series table(s) of organization and equipment (TOE)
				which may not have a TOE/TDA authorized full-time ASO will utilize the
				expertise of the first TOE/ TDAauthorized ASO in thechainof command. If such is
				the case, an additional duty ASO will attend the USASC.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-59 - Administration Of The West Virginia Army National Guard Aviation Safety Program › Section 141-59-4 - RESPONSIBILITIES

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a.
General.
Accident reporting and the prevention of aircraft accidents are
				a command responsibility. Commanders will set and enforce high operating
				standards in every activity of the unit. Safety is a by-product of
				professionalism. Professionalism means complying with set standards. By the
				book operations are mandatory. There are two kinds of operation - the wrong way
				and by the book.
b.
State
				Army Aviation Officer (SAAO).
TheSAAO serves as the focal point for
				aviation safety program management and is responsible to the Adjutant General
				for supervision and implementing the WVARNG Aviation Accident Prevention Plan.
				He is responsible for coordinating aviation safety matters among NGB, State
				Staff, Aviation facilities, units, and sections.
c.
State Aviation Safety Officer
				(SASO). TheSASO will:
(1) Assist in
				establishing and implementing basic policies, plans, and procedures for
				establishing, supervising, and directing a functional state aviation safety
				program.
(2) Review and forward
				aviation accident reports lAW AR 385-40.
(3) Serve as a member of the State Safety
				Council.
(4) Ertsiu-e that safety
				surveys are conducted.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-59 - Administration Of The West Virginia Army National Guard Aviation Safety Program › Section 141-59-5 - AVIATION ACCTOENT PREVENTION

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a.
				Commanders will make maximiun use of unit aviation officers to establish and
				provide continued implementation of an effective aviation accident prevention
				program.
b. The plans, policies and
				procedures contained within this directive are to be considered minimum
				standards and requirements. Whenever and wherever practicable, prevention
				measures in excess of minimum standards will be accomplished.
c. Each commander will have a formal written
				aviation pre-accident plan that is compatible with the mission and function of
				the organization during unit and annual training periods.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-59 - Administration Of The West Virginia Army National Guard Aviation Safety Program › Section 141-59-6 - AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER

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a.
Assignment
(1) Units with MTOE
				or TDA officer positions: This position will be filled by graduates of the Army
				Aviation Safety Officers Course.
(2) Units authorized five (5) or more organic
				aircraft: When no MTOE position is authorized, a rated aviator will be
				appointed to additional duty as Aviation Safety Officer.
(3) Uiuts with less than five (5) aircraft:
				Although a Safety Officer need not be appointed and assets may
				notbeavailable,regulatoiy requirements suchas safety surveys must be complied
				with and required safety seminars must be attended.
(4) The aviation commemder must also assure
				that safety requirements are met by integrating safety into all missioi\s and
				training.