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Army Soldiers secure spots in 2024 Olympics
Four Fort Knox Soldiers have secured spots in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, with two showcasing their expertise in both air rifle and smallbore and two demonstrating their precision in trap shooting.
March 28, 2024 - Four Fort Moore Soldiers have secured spots in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, with two showcasing their expertise in both air rifle and smallbore and two demonstrating their precision in trap shooting.
Army Marksmanship Unit Hosts Army Wide Shooting Competition
March 26, 2024 - From March 10-16, 2024, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), in collaboration with U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, hosted over 230 competitors from across the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, National Guard, and the Air National Guard for the U.S. Small Arms Championships at Fort Moore, Georgia. The annual training event, commonly known as All Army allows Soldiers to test their mettle throughout the challenging, week-long competition in both rifle and pistol.
Two U.S. Army Soldiers Will Compete in Trap Shooting at 2024 Olympic Games
Staff Sgt. Will Hinton of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit qualified in Olympic Trap for the 2024 Paris Games during USA Shooting’s Shotgun Olympic Trials - Part 2 in Tucson, Arizona March 11-17. Hinton, a Dacula, Georgia native, is an instructor/competitive shooter with the USAMU Shotgun Team at Fort Moore, Georgia. (USA Shooting photo)
March 21, 2024 - Staff Sergeants Rachel Tozier and Will Hinton of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit qualified in Olympic Trap for the 2024 Paris Games during USA Shooting’s Shotgun Olympic Trials - Part 2 in Tucson, Arizona March 11-17.
South Carolina National Guard Wins U.S. Army Small Arms Championships
Staff Sgt. John Jordan of the South Carolina National Guard won the title of 2024 All Army Champion at the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships at Fort Moore, Georgia March 10-16. Jordan’s team, South Carolina Alpha, also claimed the title of 2024 U.S. Army Small Arms Team Champions.
March 17, 2024 - Staff Sgt. John Jordan of the South Carolina National Guard won the title of 2024 All Army Champion at the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships at Fort Moore, Georgia March 10-16. Jordan’s team, South Carolina Alpha, also claimed the title of 2024 U.S. Army Small Arms Team Champions.
Two Fort Moore Soldiers Qualify for a Second Event at the 2024 Olympic Games
U.S. Army Sergeants Sagen Maddalena and Ivan Roe compete in the USA Shooting Smallbore Olympic Trials Part 3 March 17-19 at Fort Moore, Georgia. Both Soldiers earned spots on the 2024 Paris Olympic Team in the Women's and Men's 50m Smallbore events. Both Fort Moore Soldiers are marksmanship instructors/competitive shooters for the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit International Rifle Team. Roe, a Manhattan, Montana native, is also qualified to compete in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle event in Paris as well. This will be his first Olympics. Maddalena, a Groveland, California native, is also qualified to compete in the Women's 10m Air Rifle event in Paris as well. This will be her second Olympics. She competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and placed 5th in 50m Smallbore.
March 17, 2024 - U.S. Army Sergeants Ivan Roe and Sagen Maddalena qualified for the 50m Smallbore event at the 2024 Olympic Games during USA Shooting’s Smallbore Rifle/Pistol Olympic Trials-Part 3 March 17-19.
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HISTORY OF AMU

 

In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized the formation of the Army Marksmanship Unit, almost exclusively to win shooting competitions that would raise the standards of marksmanship throughout the Army.

 

FORMED TO COMPETE

 

In the 50s, the Soviets dominated the international shooting scene. Many believed that only the U.S. Army had the personnel and facilities to develop a program that could compete with them.

The AMU quickly established itself as a world power in shooting. Between 1962 and 1978, the unit led the United States to six Olympic Gold Medals and 59 individual and team championships in international competition.

Later, the unit’s mission expanded to facilitate Army recruiting. The unit also provided marksmanship training to thousands of Soldiers, and became a leader in small-arms research and development.

From 2009 to 2012, the AMU maintained a constant presence in Afghanistan by deploying multiple marksmanship training teams in support of the Afghan National Army NATO training mission.

 

SHOOTING TEAMS

 

The unit is composed of five competitive shooting sections, each with world-class training facilities and competition grounds.

Those teams include: Service Rifle, Action Shooting,International Rifle, Service Pistol, and Shotgun.

Our Shotgun and International Rifle teams have represented the United States during every Summer Olympic Games since 1960, and have earned 24 Olympic medals since that time.

 

CUSTOM FIREARMS SHOP

 

The unit builds and customizes small arms and ammunition through the Custom Firearms Shop. The Army’s finest gunsmiths, machinists, range technicians and ammunition loaders staff the shop. They are known as the backbone, or “pit crew” of the marksmanship teams.

The custom firearm shop's research and development efforts have led to enhanced accuracy and reliability of the Army’s competitive weapon systems and ammunition, and have intensified the combat effectiveness of the entire Army.

For example, the M21 and M24 sniper systems, special purpose rifles and squad designated marksman rifles were developed and tested in the shop.

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