TEXAS JOINT MILITARY FORCES
ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
Post Office Box 5218
Austin, Texas 78763-5218
512-782-5001  

JFTX-J3-OTA ..............................................................................20 January 2005

MEMORANDUM FOR Each Team Captain

SUBJECT: Fourteenth Annual Adjutant General's Combat Sniper Match Letter of Instruction (LOI)

1. This letter invites the registration of your team for the Fourteenth Annual Adjutant General's Combat Sniper Match. Complete the registration form (Encl 1) and send in. Units may send more than one team.

2. The match will be conducted 0700-1700, 14 - 15 May 2005 at Camp Swift, Bastrop, TX. NOTE: A small arms clinic will be available beginning at 1200, 13 May 05 for those sniper teams that desire a review of the new sniper course of fire. Ammunition and instruction will be provided by the Small Arms Readiness Training Section (SARTS).

3. Upon arrival, each competitor will sign in for squading and billeting (Encl 2). SARTS personnel will operate a registration desk on Friday, 13 May 05 from 1700-2900. Competitors who do not register during that time must register on the Camp Swift machine gun range between 0630 and 0730 on Saturday, 14 May 05.

4. Opening ceremonies will be held at approximately 0800, 14 May 05 at the range. All competitors must be in BDUs with proper equipment (LBE, Kevlar, protective mask, binoculars, AN/PVS 10 night sight, iron sights, M16A2 rifle with sling and four (4) magazines, M9 pistol with four (4) magazines, Bino's, spotting scope, and a Rucksack for the road march) and be prepared to move to firing points after the ceremonies.

5. Only issue M21/M29 Sniper Rifles will be permitted in this combat match.

6. Match is open to all ranks.

7. Orientation.

.....a. Safety Briefing: A safety briefing concerning proper range procedures, handling of weapons on and off firing line and proper loading procedures will be conducted by SARTS personnel prior to moving to the firing line. Any team member not adhering to these procedures will cause the disqualification of their entire team.

.....b. Scoring: Scoring procedures will be presented by SARTS personnel.

.....c. All other match activities will follow the match schedule (Encl 2).

8. Security of Arms and Ammunition.

.....a. Arms and equipment security is the responsibility of each individual and team OIC. At no time will a competitor leave a weapon or equipment unattended. Overnight security for weapons will be provided by SARTS. Weapons will not be stored in POVs or government vehicles.

.....b. Ammunition for the match will be furnished and secured by SARTS personnel.

9. Awards Ceremonies: Awards ceremonies will be conducted at an appropriate location at Camp Swift. The awards will be presented after the completion of firing and the score cards have been verified. All competitors will attend and be released to return to home of record immediately following the ceremonies. Governor's Twenty Tabs will be awarded to the top two competitors in the match.

10. Administration.

.....a. Request for orders for all participating personnel must be initiated on a TXARNG 73-R unit level, through command channels to JFTX-J3-OTT for orders issuance. In the remarks section of the TXARNG 73-R shall be "NO PAY STATUS: and "TRANSPORTATION OF WEAPONS REQUIRED." Request for orders must be initiated in a timely manner to arrive at OTT at least 30 days prior to the event. Any questions regarding orders may be addressed to JFTX-J3-OTT at Commercial 512-782-5082 or DSN 954-5082.

.....b. Meals will be provided for personnel in IDT/Drill status only.

11. Additional information to include the courses of fire can be obtained from the Texas Marksmanship web page (http://www.txmarks.org).

12. POC for questions or inquiries will be CW3 Tanner at Commercial 972-563-9542 or MSG(R) Wright at Commercial 512-782-5872, DSN 954-5872.

FOR THE ADJUTANT GENERAL:

......................................................... TIM KEAN
..........................................................MAJ, FA, TXARNG
..........................................................State Marksmanship Coordinator

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(YOUR OFFICE SYMBOL) ................................................(DATE)

MEMORANDUM FOR The Adjutant General’s Department, ATTN: JFTX-J3-OTT, P.O. Box 5218, Austin, TX 78763-5218

SUBJECT: Official Entry for 2005 Combat Sniper Match

This unit would like to enter a team (Sniper and Observer) in the 2005 Combat Sniper Match to be held at Camp Swift, Texas on 14 - 15 May 2005.

Unit Commander’s Name:__________________________________

Unit:___________________________________________________

Unit Address:___________________________________________

Unit Marksmanship Coordinator:__________________________

UMC Mailing Address:____________________________________

IDT/Drill Status:_____________Yes ___________________No

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Friday 13 May 2005

1200-1700 Combat Sniper Clinic

1700-2400 Sign in and registration

Saturday 14 May 2005

0630-0730 Sign in and registration (On Range)

0730-0815 Opening ceremony/safety and scoring procedures

0815-0830 Movement to firing points

0830-1700 Firing

1700 End of duty day (unless more firing time required)

Evening Meal

Lunch will be MREs on the range

Sunday 15 May 2005

0700-0800 Morning meal

0800-1200 Team matches

1200-1300 Clean up range and facilities

1300-1400 Awards Ceremony

1400 Release to home station

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