~States need to send in their LOI to participate
by Maj. Theresa Austin, National Guard Marksmanship Training Center
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – As of June 22, there were only 12 out of 50 states and territories whom have sent in their LOI confirming participation in the 2021 Winston P. Wilson Rifle and Pistol Championship.
The National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (NGMTC) has received a letter of intent (LOI) from Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, New Mexico, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont and Virgin Islands (US).
The event was announced, in April, and will be held concurrently with the Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting commonly referred to as AFSAM. The WPW Rifle and Pistol Championship is scheduled for Aug. 28- Sept. 2, 2021 at Robinson Maneuver Training Center (RMTC) North Little Rock, Ark.
“WPW is normally held in the spring, but this change comes as a result of a decision made by the Arkansas Adjutant General based on local COVID-19 guidance,” said Lt. Col. David Stapp, administrative officer, NGMTC.
He continued, “despite the changes to the competition calendars, the staff at the NGMTC is working to coordinate the WPW and AFSAM in order to continue to bring together the best marksmanship competitors in the world.”
The Official Match Programs are published and can be found on our website by clicking the ‘OMP & Results’ tab. There is a new RFO (request for orders) form.
WPW specifics: Travel and registration will be Aug. 27 & 28. The matches will begin
with the Special Zero match Aug. 28. The awards ceremony will be held Sept. 2. Return
travel is scheduled for Sept. 3.
AFSAM specifics: International travel is not authorized earlier than Aug. 20. Registration
and weapons zeroing will begin on Aug. 23. The Gen van Wiggen stand-alone match
and ceremony will be held Aug. 28. The AFSAM awards ceremony and banquet will be
held Sept. 3 with return travel scheduled to begin Sept. 4.
Pre-registrations (aka LOI-Letter of Intent) listing all competitors and number of teams must be received by June 28, 2021. Walk-ins to this event will not be allowed, except for EIC matches. Teams include four firing members and one alternate firing member, or coach. The team captain, or coach, must forward a request for orders (RFO) form for each team member to the NGMTC mailbox no later than July 12, 2021.
The AFSAM and WPW competitions develop operational shooting and maneuvering skills at the entry and advanced levels, and recognizes superior skill at the highest level. During the event, Soldiers and Airmen compete in individual classes consisting of novice, open and international based on previous competition experience.
Ammunition is provided, and participants must bring their assigned unit firearms and optics.
Additionally, participants can earn Excellence in Competition (EIC) Marksmanship Badges and credit points toward their Distinguished Rifle and Pistol designations in the EIC Matches during the event. The prestigious EIC Badge takes precedence over standard qualification badges. Walk-ons will be allowed for EIC matches only and will require prior coordination with automated data processing section.
Competition events require running and other physical activities. Unit leaders should ensure that service members selected for participation are physically fit.
Contact your State Marksmanship Coordinator for more information on attending these premier National Guard marksmanship competitions.
MEDIA ATTENDANCE: Media who wish to attend, please call the NGMTC PAO at 501-212-4565 or email ng.ar.ararng.mbx.ngmtc-pao@mail.mil to arrange for coordination/escort onto RMTC.
About Us: Established in 1968, the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (NGMTC) is the National Guard Home of Marksmanship. NGMTC is the National Guard Bureau’s center for managing marksmanship training courses and competitive marksmanship programs with the intent to advance small arms lethality, demonstrate National Guard marksmanship capability, and enhance marksmanship effectiveness in combat. NGMTC serves all 54 states and territories and is located on Robinson Maneuver Training Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. NGMTC is headquarters for the “All Guard” competitive shooting teams: service rifle, service pistol, multi-gun, and international combat teams. The NGMTC is also home of the annual Winston P. Wilson National Championships, where guardsmen may earn the NGB Chief’s 50 Marksmanship Badge. For more information call 501-212-4513/4549, visit our website https://ngmtc.wordpress.com or find us on http://www.facebook.com/NGMTC
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