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FY 2019 COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP SYMPOSIUM (CMS) POST SYMPOSIUM MESSAGE
Date Signed: 4/12/2019 | MARADMINS Number: 231/19
MARADMINS : 231/19

R 121410Z APR 19
MARADMIN 231/19
MSGID/GENADMIN/CG TECOM QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/FY 2019 COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP SYMPOSIUM (CMS) POST SYMPOSIUM MESSAGE//
REF/A/MCO 3574.2L/04SEP2014//
REF/B/MCO 3591.2J//
REF/C/MCRP 8-10B.2 RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP//
REF/D/MCRP 8-10B.3 PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP//
REF/E/CMS CHARTER/MARCH 2015//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS ORDER FOR THE MARINE CORPS COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAMS (MCCMP).  REF B IS THE MARINE CORPS ORDER FOR THE COMPETITION IN ARMS PROGRAM.  REF C IS THE MARINE CORPS REFERENCE FOR RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP.  REF D IS THE MARINE CORPS REFERENCE FOR PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP.  REF E IS THE CMS CHARTER WHICH CAN BE VIEWED AT HTTP:(SLANT)(SLANT)WWW.TRNGCMD.MARINES.MIL/UNITS/NORTHEAST/WEAPONSTRAININGBATTALION.ASPX.//
POC/A. L. VIGGIANI/UNIT:  WTBN QUANTICO, MPMS/TEL:  (703) 784-5161/EMAIL:  ANTHONY.VIGGIANI@USMC.MIL//
POC/G. J. BENSINGER/GS12/UNIT:  WTBN QUANTICO, MPMS/TEL:  (703) 784-5217/EMAIL:  GERRY.BENSINGER@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Per references A and E, The Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration (DC CDI) serves as the advocate for the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program (MCCMP).  Commanding General, Training Command (CG TRNGCMD) staffs and distributes products developed by MCCMP proponent.  Commanding Officer, Weapons Training Battalion (WTBN) serves as the marksmanship proponent, responsible for oversight of the MCCMP and maintaining the MCCMP order, development, maintenance, and update of all master lesson files and other supporting documentation for conducting marksmanship training throughout the Marine Corps.
2.  WTBN Quantico hosted the Fiscal Year 2019 Combat Marksmanship Symposium (CMS) from 1 to 5 October 2018.  The CMS provides a forum where authorized decision makers, representing the Operating Forces, supporting establishment, entry level training continuum, and Headquarters Marine Corps, meet to identify and discuss issues and recommend solutions to improve combat marksmanship.  This symposium provides a single point to consolidate combat marksmanship issues while continuing to provide senior leadership with an accurate assessment of our current state of marksmanship.
3.  For Fiscal Year 2019 the following working groups (WG) convened:  WG1 Weapons (Enduring), WG2 Range and Facilities Requirements Plan (Enduring), WG3 Institutional Marksmanship Programs, WG4 Competition in Arms Program, and WG5 Simulations and Distance Learning.
4.  The Executive Steering Committee brought forward the following items that were approved by the advocate:
4.A.  Rifle Combat Optic (RCO) shortfalls at Entry Level Training (ELT) sites:  ELT sites are experiencing RCO shortages due to a combination of service life expiration and breakage.  Based on the current sustainment model, the shortfall will have a critical impact on both Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and The Basic School within 6 months and Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Edson Range within 12 months.  There are ongoing efforts to reduce the immediate training impact through redistribution across the total force.  This highlights a need to develop a use and care policy for ELT in order to reduce shortfalls and a long term sustainment model for the total force.
4.B.  Annual Rifle Qualification (ARQ):  Based on limited tests conducted in both Fiscal Year 2017 and Fiscal Year 2018, WG3 of the CMS (Institutional Marksmanship Training) recommended several changes to the draft ARQ program.  DC CDI concurs and directs WTBN to continue with the testing schedule.  Furthermore, WTBN will brief the final test results and proposed implementation plan to the Fiscal Year 2020 CMS.
4.C.  Small Arms Weapons Instructor replacement:  Reinstatement of Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 0932, Small Arms Weapons Instructor, has been a topic of discussion in previous CMSs.  Since the MOS disbanded, there has been a capability gap recognized across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.  The 0932 assisted their commanders in planning and executing expeditionary ranges, as well as developing and executing training plans for both individual and crew served small arms.  On behalf of DC CDI, CG TRNGCMD directed WTBN to convene an operational planning team to analyze the capability gap, validate requirements, and provide a way ahead for course development.
4.D.  Combat Pistol Program (CPP) Sustainment:  The CPP sustainment is a one-day pistol qualification designed for Marines who have previously qualified as either a Sharpshooter or Expert and is intended to alleviate the time requirement levied on commanders for marksmanship training.  DC CDI authorizes the program and directs WTBN to staff an implementation message and post appropriate training material on their download page (https:(slant)(slant)www.trngcmd.marines.mil/Northeast/Weapons-Training-Battalion/Marksmanship-Program-Management-Section/MPMS-Download-Area).
4.E.  Weapons and Equipment:  No change from MARADMIN 187/17.
5.  Action Items:  WTBN Quantico will take action on the items in paragraph four of this message.  Where necessary and appropriate, WTBN will make liaison with stakeholders and their commands to accomplish these efforts.
6.  CMS Way Ahead.  The CMS met its intent to gain a clear picture of the current state of Marine Corps marksmanship and the steps needed in order to improve the program.  The next iteration of the CMS will be held 7 to 11 October 2019 for Fiscal Year 2020.  WTBN, Quantico will draft a calling message for submission of topics for the Fiscal Year 2020 CMS in April of 2019.  In order to maintain relevant discussion, WTBN will post quarterly CMS action item updates on their home page (https:(slant)(slant)www.trngcmd.marines.mil/Units/Northeast/Weapons-Training-Battalion).
7.  Contact the point of contact for any questions or to obtain copies of the references if unable to view on the WTBN Quantico website listed above.
8.  Release authorized by Major General William F. Mullen III, Commanding General, Training and Education Command.//