LAS VEGAS--Sgt. Daniel Horner discusses guns with a guest at the USAMU booth Jan. 19 at the annual SHOT show. USAMU Soldiers spent four days at the huge gathering of outdoor enthusiasts, talking about their individual stories as Soldiers in the nation's best Army.(Photo by Michael Molinaro, USAMU PAO)
The United States Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) was established 1 March 1956 at the direction of President Dwight D. Eisenhower to raise the standards of marksmanship throughout the U.S. Army.
Since 1956, members of the USAMU have gained worldwide respect by winning hundreds of individual and team national titles, more than 40 World Championships, and 23 Olympic medals. more info...
Our Mission,
The USAMU enhances the Army’s recruiting effort, raises the standard of the Army’s Marksmanship proficiency, and supports the Army’s small arms research and development initiatives in order to raise the Army’s overall combat readiness.
