W. Va. Code R. § 141-56-7-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 141-56-7-3 - SMALL ARMS READINESS TRAINING SECTION

a. MISSION. The mission of the Small Arms Readiness Training Section (SARTS) is to work towards improving small arms marksmanship and qualification within the WVARNG. An important part of marksmanship training are the state level competitive teams, both National Match and Combat, which are coordinated and supervised through this section.

b. ORGANIZATION. This section is under overall supervision of the Operation Officer and under direct supervision of the State Marksmanship Coordinator (SMC). The other key personnel are the SARTS Officer and rifle and pistol instructors.

c.STATE MARKSMANSHIP COORDINATOR. The Marksmanship Coordinator is the principal staff officer coordinating Army National Guard Marksmanship training and competition. The responsibilities of the SMC include:

(1) Administering to the eighteen (18) composite rifle and the twelve (12) composite pistol team members by performing all regulatory duties.

(2) Conducts the indoor and outdoor state championship tournaments annually.

(3) Selects state combat rifle and combat pistol teams based on the state championship tournament. These teams represent the state at higher levels of competition.

(4) Prepares the Annual Marksmanship Training Plan.

(5) Selects, organizes and trains the State Rifle and Pistol squads.

(6) Coordinates with the PBO, HHD, STARC to ensure necessary weapons, ammunition, supplies and equipment to conduct the State Competitive Marksmanship programs (to include Biathlon) are available and issued LAW NGB Regulations.

(7) Develops a broad based and continued application of the competitive program which will develop a much higher degree of marksmanship effectiveness throughout the State than could be obtained by the Annual Qualification Program.

d. SARTS OFFICER. The SARTS Officer is the principle staff officer coordinating unit level marksmanship training and individual weapons qualification. The responsibilities of the SARTS Officer include:

(1) Initiate and maintain contact with all WVARNG units through Unit Marksmanship Coordinators.

(2) Supervise and coordinate the rifle and pistol instructors and their schedule of assisting units and training trainer.

(3) Be the state expert on small arms marksmanship training and qualification procedures.

(4) Assist the SMC in all duties as directed.

e. Small Arms Instructors (Rifle and Pistol). Are the state experts on small arms rifle and pistol marksmanship training and qualifications. They will provide assistance to units and conduct staff visits to units during marksmanship training and qualification firing.

W. Va. Code R. § 141-56-7-3