Marksmanship Team Standard Operating Procedures

PLCSJROTCINST 5761

Appendix C       19 DEC 23

1. Mission. The mission of the NJROTC Marksmanship Team is to introduce cadets to the

discipline of competitive, precision marksmanship using air rifles. This is accomplished by

providing structured, classroom marksmanship instruction, practical application, individual

qualification, and competitive match opportunities. Cadets should find satisfaction in being part

of a precise, professional, smoothly functioning team.

2. Team Commander. The Marksmanship Team Commander will normally be selected by the

SNSI based on marksmanship proficiency, maturity, and commitment. The Marksmanship Team

Commander may select a Team Chief to assist with planning and supervision. The

Marksmanship Commander is authorized to wear the Team Commander Anchor device with

ribbon.

3. Team Membership. The Marksmanship Team shall be composed of cadets who aspire to

marksmanship excellence and demonstrate team spirit. Any currently enrolled cadet may request

to join the team. Team members must meet the following criteria:

a. Complete the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Rifle Safety course.

b. Complete the CMP Basic Marksmanship course.

c. Pass the CMP Cadet Safety Examination with a score of 100%.

d. Complete the Cadet Individual Safety Pledge.

e. Show a willingness to follow instructions and to continually improve.

4. Attendance. Team members are expected to make a good-faith effort to consistently attend

practices, and to be punctual. Failure to attend practices or frequent tardies may result in

dismissal from the team. Legitimate absences (illness, family commitments, etc.) will be

communicated to the Team Commander in advance.

5. Equipment. All team members are responsible for keeping air rifles and their associated

equipment secure and in good condition. The SNSI and NSI, assisted by the Team Commander,

are responsible for ensuring air rifles and equipment are kept in good repair and clean. The

Team Commander shall initiate appropriate action to repair existing equipment or order new

equipment with the approval of the SNSI and NSI. The SNSI and NSI are responsible for

ensuring that equipment is not loaded and is properly secured at all times when not in use.

7. Safety. The SNSI and NSI are assigned as Range Officers and are responsible for the safe

conduct of all marksmanship training; one of them must be present at all training activities. This

accountability cannot be transferred to school administrators, chaperons who may accompany the instructor on field trips or competition, or other personnel who may instruct cadets as part of a training activity. Cadets are prohibited from:

a. Clearing jammed pellets from air rifles.

b. Filling or changing compressed air cylinders without SNSI or NSI supervision.

c. Handling air rifles without SNSI or NSI supervision.

Cadets who fail to respect safety rules, violate range procedures, or otherwise act in an unsafe

manner will be suspended or dropped from the team.

8. Range Operation. All NJROTC instructors and cadets participating in NJROTC

marksmanship activities must be knowledgeable of and in compliance with CMP air rifle range

procedures.

9. Marksmanship ribbons. Marksmanship ribbons are earned by team members in good

standing who:

a. Regularly and punctually attend scheduled practices.

b. Have participated in at least one competitive marksmanship event.

c. Have been recommended by the Team Commander and approved by the SNSI.