Name of Award Navy Pistol Qualification Ribbon/Medal
Devices
none
Year Awarded 2003
Last Updated: May 11, 2016
This ribbon does not rate any devices for subsequent awards
Details Behind Award
The U.S. Navy has issued two marksmanship ribbons: the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, since 1920. The pistol ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the Beretta M9 9mm pistol, while the rifle ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the M14 and M16 assault rifle variants.[1]
The Navy issues the marksmanship ribbon in three levels â?? that of Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert. The basic ribbon is awarded for the Marksman level while the specific Marksmanship Device is awarded for qualification as a Sharpshooter or Expert.
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