U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit

The USAMU has the weekend in sight. What's in your sights? If you would like more information about joining the U.S. Army, visit https://go.usa.gov/x7XqJ #meetyourarmy #thisismysquad #knowyourarmy U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command U.S. Army GoArmy U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) U.S. Army Marketing & Engagement Brigade USA Shooting

Continuing on our #ThrowbackThursday series of Shooter's Corner videos that were produced by Fort Benning Television. In this 2016 video, then Sgt. Augustus Dunfey of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit discusses pit commands and procedures. To view the other parts in the rifle series:... Part 1 - Weapons Safety and Manipulation: https://youtu.be/_wfn7Z_MxHA Part 2 - Firing Positions: https://youtu.be/E3QNdKoQHII Part 3 - Sight Alignment and Trigger Control: https://youtu.be/yXA522arBo0 Part 4 - Zeroing the Weapon: https://youtu.be/PMPwajHm0jc Part 5 - Sights & Optics: https://youtu.be/slpEqy-seBA Part 6 - Trajectory at Known Distance: https://youtu.be/UYrD1JiewM0 To view the other parts in the pistol series: Part 1 - Weapon Manipulation for the M9: https://youtu.be/oouL10-4LVM Part 2 - Grip and Trigger Control of the M9: https://youtu.be/ZCTZDLpdofY Part 3 - Drawing the M9: https://youtu.be/n9PYS0--Kic Training the force on marksmanship is a key mission for the USAMU. Our Instructor Training Group Soldiers will typically train more than 4000 servicemembers across the Department of Defense each year. #rifle #usamu1956 #marksmanship #marksmanshiptraining US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) U.S. Army Marketing & Engagement Brigade U.S. Army U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)

Congratulations go out to Spc. Emily Stith for her recent reenlistment. Stith, who was featured last week, reenlisted at the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit's historic Round House in front of family. In fact, her uncle, Maj. Tim Stith, administered her Oath of Enlistment. This #soldier is preparing to go to Germany and work under her Military Occupational Speciality - paralegal.... Send her some well wishes and congratulations.

Our friends, MCoE Band, will be kicking off a fun journey through November that leads up to some concerts in December. Make sure you follow their page for all the fun here at US Army Fort Benning. ***************... If you're interested in learning more about opportunities in the U.S. Army, go to https://go.usa.gov/x72ef. #ThisIsMySquad #KnowYourMil #MeetYourArmy

Sgt. Lane Ichord of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Service Rifle Team provides this week's #TrainingTuesday. Ichord, a Waterford, California native, explains how to use a data book while implementing the shot-behind method. Ichord started competitively shooting in 2010, two years prior to graduating high school. In 2015, this marksman joined the U.S. Army, earning a direct assignment to the Home of Champions. This Soldier has earned a number of marksmanship awards including... the coveted Distinguished Rifleman and President's Hundred Badges. What other training tips would you like to see? To find out more about becoming a Soldier, go to https://go.usa.gov/x7WUu. #ThisIsMySquad #HomeofChampions #marksmanship #rifletraining #usamu1956 US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) U.S. Army Marketing & Engagement Brigade U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)

As Colin Powell stated, "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." 1LT Amber English is a prime example of this. Her hard work has resulted in her being a part of team USA during the 2020 Olympics that will be held next year. If would like more information about joining the U.S. Army, visit https://go.usa/x72ef #meetyourarmy #thisismysquad #knowyourarmy GoArmy U.S. Army U.S. Army Marketing & Engagement Brigade US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) USA Shooting

As a #halloween treat, the Home of Champions got to train a special guest, Sgt. Michael Myers. We hope you enjoy these #pumpkin carving techniques, compliments of the USAMU Service Pistol Team. Happy Halloween from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit!... If you would like more information about joining the U.S. Army go to https://go.usa.gov/x7WsU. #MeetYourArmy #ThisIsMySquad #KnowYourArmy #KnowYourMil #usamu1956 #HomeofChampions #rifle #pistol #halloweenfun US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) GoArmy USA Shooting U.S. Army Marketing & Engagement Brigade U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) US Army Fort Benning Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) U.S. Army Reserve U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)