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To: sonofagun; Happy Rain

As I recall, recruits are taught marksmanship and don’t become Marines unless they meet the Corps’ minimum standards.


50 posted on 01/09/2013 6:57:28 AM PST by Mr. Lucky
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To: Mr. Lucky; Happy Rain
As I recall, recruits are taught marksmanship and don’t become Marines unless they meet the Corps’ minimum standards.

True. I reacted to Happy Rain's response to:

"Then you need more practice. There is no excuse for poor marksmanship skills."

which is true. Most people can be taught marksmanship if taught properly and practiced.

You don't have to be sniper trained to hit a man at a couple of hundred yards with a rifle.

55 posted on 01/09/2013 7:13:14 AM PST by sonofagun (Some think my cynicism grows with age. I like to think of it as wisdom!)
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