{"id":66012,"date":"2023-12-13T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=66012"},"modified":"2023-12-14T20:13:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T20:13:14","slug":"national-guard-marksmanship-training-center-hosts-annual-sniper-marksmanship-competitionssniper-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=66012","title":{"rendered":"National Guard Marksmanship Training Center Hosts Annual Sniper Marksmanship CompetitionsSniper Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BARLING, Arkansas \u2013 Thirty-three, two-person teams of military snipers from around the world competed in the 53rd Winston P. Wilson (WPW) Sniper Championship (National Guard) and the 33rd Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting (Inter-Service) December 1-8 at Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center. These championships allow service members to test sniper skills and weapon systems in a battle-focused environment.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s sniper championships,\u00a0included international competitors from Colombia, Denmark, and the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

The guest of honor at the awards ceremony, marking the triumphant conclusion of the highly competitive event, was Maj. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs, Arkansas\u2019 adjutant general. His presence added honor to the celebration, recognizing outstanding achievements in marksmanship.<\/p>\n

\u201cMarksmanship is not just about hitting a target. It\u2019s about discipline, focus, and precision. These are the same qualities that make our National Guard Soldiers the best in the world,\u201d said Maj. Gen. Stubbs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Winston P. Wilson Championship and the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center are integral to the success of our Soldiers in maintaining their marksmanship proficiency,\u201d Stubbs said. \u201cThrough these institutions, our Soldiers are equipped with the necessary skills to protect our communities and defend our nation. A strong marksmanship program is essential for the safety and security of our country, and the National Guard is proud to lead the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

The WPW sniper competition began in 1971 and has been held annually to determine the best shooters in the United States National Guard. This year\u2019s 53rd WPW Sniper Champion is Utah National Guard. Shooters are awarded the prestigious Chiefs 50 Marksmanship Badge on behalf of the Chief, National Guard Bureau. The Chief\u2019s 50 Marksmanship Badge was established to provide evidence and public recognition of outstanding marksmanship abilities demonstrated at the National Guard Championships.<\/p>\n

In addition to earning the Chief\u2019s 50 Badge and the Overall Championship Team Trophy, the Utah National Guard received the Chief David R. Logan Sniper Team Trophy. The 2nd place winner is the Iowa Sniper Team. Iowa shooters are also recipients of the Chief\u2019s 50 Badge.<\/p>\n

The Armed Forces Skills at Arms Meeting (AFSAM), established in 1991, is a multi-national competition created to promote marksmanship training and competition between United States military forces and allied nations. This year\u2019s 33rd AFSAM Sniper Championship winner is the 2nd Special Warfare Training Group. The AFSAM championship ran concurrently with the WPW championship and incorporated the same fire courses.<\/p>\n

This competition is designed as a training tool for US and Allied armed forces, immersing them into situations they could encounter in the real world. Attendees learn to maneuver and shoot in a carefully orchestrated chaos that mimics a battle-like environment. This allows participating teams to hone their current skills and develop new ones.<\/p>\n

2023 National Guard Sniper Competition Results: <\/strong><\/p>\n

WPW Sniper Team Champions:<\/strong>
\u2022 Utah National Guard, 1st Place\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\u2022 Iowa National Guard, 2nd Place
\u2022 Missouri National Guard, 3rd Place\u00a0
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WPW Specialist Christopher Horton Precision Engagement Memorial Trophy:\u00a0
\u2022 Utah National Guard<\/p>\n

WPW Silent Hunter Team Champions:\u00a0
\u2022 Washington National Guard<\/p>\n

WPW Carbine & Pistol Champions:
\u2022 Iowa National Guard<\/p>\n

AFSAM Sniper Team Champions:<\/strong>
\u2022\u00a02nd Special Warfare Training Group, 1st Place
\u2022 Netherlands (Alpha), 2nd Place
\u2022 Naval Special Warfare, 3rd Place<\/p>\n

AFSAM Precision Engagement Team Champions:
\u2022\u00a0All Guard Sniper Team<\/p>\n

AFSAM Silent Hunter Team Champions:
\u2022\u00a0Operations Wolf Group<\/p>\n

Carbine & Pistol Champions:
\u2022\u00a01st BN 75th Ranger Regiment<\/p>\n

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