Which statement best describes the purpose of the Marksmanship Badge?

• A. It recognizes Soldiers who have demonstrated proficiency in marksmanship.
• B. It marks years of service.
• C. It denotes a unit assignment.
• D. It indicates completion of basic training.

Answer: (A)

Proficiency in how to handle and shoot a weapon is what the Marksmanship Badge is about. Soldiers earn it by meeting the Army’s qualification standards on a formal shooting test, showing accuracy, control, and safe handling with the designated weapon. This badge signals that the wearer has demonstrated skill with marksmanship, which is different from how long a person has served, where they’re assigned, or that they merely completed basic training. Years of service, unit assignments, or completing initial training are separate ideas and do not describe what this badge recognizes.