What ribbons and medals can your sailor earn in boot camp?

[dascolbert]

Is the final test on digital hardware? I heard those are inaccurate. Also, do you have a second chance at Expert if you fail the first round?

[Blasterion]

so do they let you retake the course if you get a malfunction?

[Haasino]

Originally Posted by Blasterion

Time for me to commence image training! but I've never handled a firearm before. But how brief is the pause between shots would you say

Most are 4 seconds to draw and fire 2 shots... if you can break leather and get on-target fast, that really gives you time. The first round is always gonna be double-action, so really take your time and squeeze... don't jerk.

Originally Posted by 3rdGenSailor

How much do they train you? Enough one can earn expert?

I know of one person that got expert and had never touched a pistol.

Originally Posted by dascolbert

Is the final test on digital hardware? I heard those are inaccurate. Also, do you have a second chance at Expert if you fail the first round?

No, SAMT is a seperate day and they don't even give you your score because of how inaccurate it is.

Originally Posted by Blasterion

so do they let you retake the course if you get a malfunction?

It would depend on the malfunction I guess... most of the instructors will just let you fire an extra round during the next stage to make it up.

[Blasterion]

The worst case I can think of is a double feed.
stovepipes, failure to feed/ misfire, failure to battery isn't bad to fix quickly

[Jsmith]

Thanks Craig this is great info!

[prop827]

If I remember correctly in my division

Expert - 5
Sharpshooter - 26
Marksman - 45
Did Not Qualify - 4

[Predfan]

What type of sidearm is used. 9mm?

[prop827]

Originally Posted by Blasterion

The worst case I can think of is a double feed.
stovepipes, failure to feed/ misfire, failure to battery isn't bad to fix quickly

Also, just so no one gets confused, you will learn what all of these malfunctions are in boot camp and how to fix them BUT during the live fire exercise you ARE NOT ALLOWED TO fix these malfunctions. They don't trust recruits to do that, too many have "broken blue" attempting in the past. Instead the instruction (as I recall) is to maintain the weapon pointed at the target and raise your left hand and shout "misfire".

You will be briefed on exactly how to act, but this is how it was when I was there.

[PacificSunrise]

I'm getting Expert, no doubt Thanks to 3 yrs Adv. Marksmanship at my high school (Yes, it has a shooting range downstairs)

[llamayamaa]

Originally Posted by dascolbert

Is the final test on digital hardware? I heard those are inaccurate. Also, do you have a second chance at Expert if you fail the first round?

Yes, you'll have a chance to retake your pistol qual once you get out of bootcamp. You can also take your rifle qual as well.

[prop827]

You can take and retake the pistol and rifle qual as many times as you want once you're OUT of bootcamp (but you have to pay a range fee and for ammunition and such for each time). In bootcamp you get one shot at pistol (and a second try if you didn't qualify for a ribbon at all, but only 2).

[NavyGuyRob]

I hoping the training is good because i never had any type of gun training or shooting so i am hoping to do good enough to get sharp shooter

[j1nx440]

Trying for ex what sort of targets are used

[prop827]

It is a scored version of the FBI Q-Target. Heres A Picture at this link!

http://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/cv...-6632S-077.jpg

[Bingle]

the national defense ribbon doesn't have that much longer left on it being given out in basic. With the soon (hopefully) withdraw of the marines, it will end.