Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon — Military Decorations
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Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon Medal and Ribbon Design Images
The Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR) has a wide center stripe of green, flanked on either side by a wide stripe of grey and a narrow yellow stripe edged between the center and side colors.
What is the Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon Decoration?
The Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR) was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on August 28th, 1962. It is awarded to all Air Force service members (Active and Reservists) who, qualifies as "Expert" in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun after January 1st, 1963. Air Force service members go through the Air Force Qualification Course, but there are also orientation courses that are prescribed in other Air Force Instructions that meet the criteria of the award?s standard. Other options in earning the award include completing a Sister Service?s qualification program or completing the Air Force?s Combat Rifle Program. Personnel who will be awarded the SAEMR will receive only one ribbon regardless of how many times they achieve the "Expert" qualification. In addition, qualified Air Force personnel are also awarded a single bronze star no matter how often they meet "Expert" standard for both rifle and handgun categories. Qualification as expert on the M-16A2 rifle requires 43 hits out of 50 rounds on simulating targets at different ranges. The target itself is 25 meters away, with silhouettes simulating targets at 50 meters to 300 meters. 10 shots are fired each from the standing-barricaded, kneeling-barricaded, and prone-unsupported positions. 20 shots are fired from the prone-supported position with 10 being fired while wearing a gas mask.
The United States military sorts decorations into categories called Classes and Types. The Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon medal is classified as a Marksmanship Award of the type Marksmanship Award.
How Do You Earn the Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon?
The Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR) is awarded when the Air Force personnel qualifies as "Expert" in small-arms marksmanship with the M-16 rifle and/or issue handgun. These rules will apply to the Air Force standard service small arms weapon selected. Qualifications as "Expert" in both weapons after June 22nd, 1972 shall be denoted by a bronze service star worn on the ribbon. The SAEMR can be earned by both active-duty Air Force Personnel as well as Reservists
Displaying the Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
The Order of Precedence of the Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon is 129, and this precedence is used when placing the associated service ribbon on your uniform ribbon rack. You can see a full list of decorations in the order of precedence on the Decorations homepage.
The Coast Guard Distinguished Marksman Award is attached to the left chest of the military uniform.
Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon Associated Branches
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Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon and the Stolen Valor Act
The Stolen Valor Act of 2013 is a federal law that makes it illegal for any person to falsely claim to be the recipient of certain military awards, "with the intention of obtaining money, property, or other tangible benefit by convincing another that he or she received the award".This decoration is covered by the Stolen Valor act. Fraudulently claiming to have received a Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon can result in punishment including a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both
