This is the same badge that is supplied to the U.S. Marine Corps Pistol Sharpshooter Badge is a silver plated metal badge. If a Marine achieves the score of Expert multiple times in his or her career, an additional "rung" may be added to the badge denoting the number of awards earned. The most recent qualification score determines the badge that is worn. Typically, Enlisted up to the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-1 to E-6), and Officers up to the rank of Captain (O-1 to O-3) requalify with the rifle on an annual basis.
Once a qualification has been obtained, and the weapons qualification badge issued, the badge may be worn for the remainder of a military career, or until a different level of qualification (higher or lower) is achieved. With the introduction of its Combat Pistol Program in 2013, Marines hoping to qualify at the Marksman level or higher with their service pistols would have to become proficient at three specific techniques or tactics: Controlled Pairs, Failure to Stop, and Speed Reloading. Current rifle score ranges are 190 to 209 for marksman, 210 to 219 for sharpshooter, and 220 to 250 for expert. The badge is also different in appearance, depending on which weapon qualification has been obtained.įor a weapon qualification badge to be obtained, a service member must obtain a passing score and will receive a qualification level depending on the score obtained. Marine Corps weapons qualification badges are suspended beneath a bar reading the type of weapon and qualification received.
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