Far East Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan
The **Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition (MCMC) – Far East** is the Marine Corps' premier regional shooting event in the Pacific. It is held annually at **Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan**, and serves as a critical training evolution and qualifier for the Marine Corps Championships.Below is a detailed breakdown of the competition, including the most recent schedule and event format.
1. Competition Overview*** **Official Name:** Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition – Far East (MCMC-Far East).
* **Location:** Camp Hansen, Okinawa (hosted by the Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Marine Corps Installations Pacific).
* **Participants:** Open to U.S. Marines stationed across the Pacific (Okinawa, mainland Japan, etc.), drawing heavily from III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC).
* **Primary Goal:** To enhance combat lethality by moving beyond standard qualification ranges. The competition identifies the top 10% of shooters, who are then invited to the **Marine Corps Championship Match** at Quantico, Virginia.
2. Schedule (FY 2025)**The most recent iteration of the competition (designated for Fiscal Year 2025) took place in December 2024.
* **Dates:** **December 5 – 20, 2024**
* **Phases:** The event was split into two "blocks" to accommodate more shooters:
* **Block 1:** Dec 5–12, 2024
* **Block 2:** Dec 12–20, 2024
* **Awards Ceremony:** Held on December 20, 2024.
3. Competition Format & Events**Unlike the standard Annual Rifle Qualification (ARQ), the MCMC focuses on **Action Shooting** and dynamic combat scenarios. Competitors must shoot under stress, on the move, and from unconventional positions.
* **Weapons:** M16/M4 Service Rifle and M17/M18 Service Pistol.
* **Disciplines:**
* **Dynamic Movement:** Shooting while moving between barricades or cover.
* **Unknown Distance:** Engaging targets without pre-measured ranges.
* **Barricade Shooting:** Firing from uncomfortable positions (e.g., through tires, simulated windows, rooftop angles).
* **Multigun Stages:** Transitioning rapidly between rifle and pistol.
* **Team Events:** Squad-level drills that test communication and collective fire accuracy.
4. Awards and Advancement*** **Badges:** Top performers can earn "Leg" points toward the prestigious **Distinguished Marksman** and **Distinguished Pistol Shot** badges.
* **Quantico Invitation:** The top 10% of individual finishers are invited to the Marine Corps Championships in Quantico, where they compete against top shooters from the West Coast, East Coast, and other regional teams.
5. Historical Context**Historically referred to as the "Far East Division Match," the event has evolved from a traditional "bullseye" static competition into the modern, combat-focused MCMC format. It remains one of the five major regional competitions (along with MCMC West, East, Pacific, and NCR). Receive SMS online on sms24.me
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