What are the two performance criteria for the Marksmanship award?

• A. Passing a Rifle Safety Exam with 80% or higher and shooting a score of 90 twice, and attending at least three practices.
• B. Passing with 70% and shooting 85 three times.
• C. Attending two practices only.
• D. No requirements for marksmanship.

Answer: (A)

Two performance criteria define earning the Marksmanship award: safe handling and shooting proficiency. You must pass the Rifle Safety Exam with at least 80% and you must shoot a score of 90 on two separate attempts. These two benchmarks show you can handle the rifle safely and perform at a high level under conditions that test accuracy. The option also notes attending at least three practices, which is an additional participation requirement to support reaching those performance targets. The other choices don’t meet these standards because they lower the passing score, require fewer shooting attempts, or omit the practice participation element.