The Combat Marksmanship Coach course develops Marines to be proficient marksmanship coaches in order to enhance combat effectiveness of the Marine Corps. - U.S. Marines engage targets from the prone position during their annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

M18 Pistol Advanced Marksmanship Training - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eric Antonelli, commanding officer for Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego adjusts a student’s grip during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines were invited to Edson Range to advance their knowledge in the M18 service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a ground safety manager with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

The Freqs took first place overall in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General's Cup at the 11 Area shopping center, July 23. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other. - The Freqs took first place overall in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General's Cup at the 11 Area shopping center, July 23. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Cpl. Raquel Martinez fires an M16 A4 service rifle during the Western Division Matches at Wilcox Range here March 6. "I won first place for individual rifle," said Martinez, a range coach for Edson Range with Marine Corps Recruit Depot. - Cpl. Raquel Martinez fires an M16 A4 service rifle during the Western Division Matches at Wilcox Range here March 6. "I won first place for individual rifle," said Martinez, a range coach for Edson Range with Marine Corps Recruit Depot.