United States Army Marksmanship Unit
| U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit | |
|---|---|
 USAMU's shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 1 March 1956–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Role | Competition, training, and recruiting |
| Part of |  Marketing and Engagement Brigade, U.S. Army Recruiting Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Moore, Georgia |
| Motto(s) | "Home of champions" |
| Website | recruiting |
| Insignia | |
| Distinctive unit insignia |  |
| USAMU shoulder cord (worn on the right shoulder of the service uniform) |  |
The United States Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU or AMU) is a part of
New York Times article notes that the unit has "a reputation as the country's premier training school for competitive shooters." The unit has also trained army snipers and assisted in the development of weaponry.[2]
Afghan National Army
soldier in shot-group identification and discusses what sight adjustments to make on his weaponSections
The Army Marksmanship Unit consists of seven teams:[3]
- Action ShootingTeam
- Custom Firearms Shop
- Instructor Training Group
- International Rifle Team
- Service PistolTeam
- Service RifleTeam
- Shotgun Team
See also
References
- ^ "USAMU History". Archived from the original on 2015-09-05. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
- ^ Katie Thomas, "Army Sharpshooters Have Olympic Medals in Their Sights", The New York Times, July 10, 2008.
- ^ Army Marksmanship Team Members, U.S. Army Recruiting Command Official Website, last accessed 25 January 2020