OKINAWA, Japan — U.S. Marines across Okinawa participated in the new Annual Rifle Qualification from October 4 to 8. This consisted of a three-day course of fire that tests Marines’ marksmanship skills in a dynamic shooting environment.
The intent of ARQ is to provide an enhanced combat-centric evaluation that uses a lethality based scoring system with more realistic standards. Shooters utilize artificial support to engage moving targets both while on foot and remaining stationary.