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Marksmanship Program Corps provides cadets with training in safe firearms training a marksmanship. The marksmanship program is conducted on two levels. A Junior Marksmanship Program is provided for recruits and cadets in grades 6, 7, and 8 as a preliminary level of basic training. Recruits and cadets who successfully complete the Junior Marksmanship Program are eligible to participate in the Senior Marksmanship Program. The Senior Marksmanship Program is open to cadets in grades 9 through 12 and cadets in grades 6, 7, and 8 who have successfully completed the Junior Marksmanship Program. Training: All marksmanship training is conducted by National Rifle Association certified instructors. Cadets and recruits are first introduced to safe handling practices and range practices. Once cadets and recruits have demonstrated safety and range proficiency, have received basic marksmanship training and practice and successfully completed the Junior Marksmanship Program they become eligible to participate in the Senior Marksmanship Program. Competition: Participants in the Junior Marksmanship Program compete individually while developing their competitive marksmanship skills. Cadets in the Junior Marksmanship Program qualify for National Rifle Association achievement awards. The participants in the Senior Marksmanship program compete in the three position marksmanship competition sponsored by the Civilian Marksmanship Program and National Rifle Association Junior Rifle Competition. Cadets compete at the senior level as both individuals and members of a team. Program Affiliations: The Maine Cadet Corps participates in affiliations with several other organizations in order to provide recruits and cadets with a quality marksmanship program that emphasizes safety, skill, and competitive opportunities. The Maine Cadet Corps Marksmanship Program works cooperative with the Civilian Marksmanship Program, the National Rifle Association, and the Androscoggin Fish and Game Association. Rifle Team: The Maine Cadet Corps Rifle Team is a competitive team that competes against other rifle teams from high schools, ROTC units, and rifle clubs in matches sanctioned by the Civilian Marksmanship Program and National Rifle Association. Maine Cadet Corps sponsors both a Junior and Senior Rifle Team. The Junior Team competes with air rifles while the Senior Team competes with small bore rifles. Small Bore Instruction:
Program Participation Requirements: Recruits and cadets who participate in the marksmanship program must meet the following eligibility requirements: 1.
Participants must be a member in good standing of the Maine Cadet Corps,
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