Col Greg Jones - Marksmanship Campaign Plan

The Marine Corps is embracing technological advancements to assess marksmanship skills under pressure. While upholding the legacy of "every Marine a rifleman," there's ongoing debate on modernizing marksmanship techniques. The overdue updates to the Combat Pistol Program are welcomed, but implementation challenges remain, especially in fleet settings. The Marine Corps Shooting Team faces comparisons with the Army Marksmanship Unit but maintains high competitive expectations. As the MCST undergoes restructuring, the debate continues on specialization and relevance. Overall, the focus is on evolving to meet fleet requirements and enhancing combat effectiveness through high-level marksmanship skills.