Why don't officers wear marksmanship badges?

CPT David Gillespie :
I expect some where in Rally Point you will get your answer , This is new to me, Would think there is nothing in uniform medals & ribbons that would discourage the wearing the marksmanship badge for Officers
possibly encouraged by culture but not enforced , then likely by choice.

I wore my "Expert" pistol and rifle badges on Class A my whole career - none on dress though. I qualified expert at Ft. Riley w/ M-14, and couldn't hit the broad side of a barn w/ 45. However, when 45 was my assigned weapon as CO of KCMO unit, I had a KC police officer in my Guard unit. He told me after familiarization that I couldn't demonstrate my inefficiency with the pistol in front of unit. So, after our range fire, we got many more rounds and worked 3 hours that evening until I could hit 50 out of 50.

Being a Marine SNCO, assigned to a joint command many years ago, I witnessed a cultural gap among officer and enlisted soldiers. Not that this is a bad thing, as Army history proves it works for them quite well.
In our service culture, the officer's identity as Marines before the rank. Same as the Privates through Master Gun's, and the SgtMaj of the USMC. We also notice when a Marine decides not to wear (optional for some uniform classes and duty assignments) awards and distinguishing devices.
The difference again, most Marines think, "That's odd." Next they look up the uniform manual, ask around, or ultimately ask the Gunny. To which most Gunny's will refer and recite the uniform manual then promptly point out how the Marine can better apply their newly acquired powers for "attention to detail".
The next formation the Marines and Corpsman will be reminded that the awards and badges are background noise. The actions and deeds of the individual Marine are represented in every award we wear as it takes the unity of action to earn them.
If you do not agree, look to interviews with Medal of Honor holder's. Most wear and accepted them to represent their comrades in arms.

In my time - from ROTC through active duty - every officer I met wore the badges - '64 through '73.

My career began in the old "Brown Boot Army" as an E-1. I soon found myself on a Army (NG)Marksmanship team and competing at Camp Perry. I moved up in rank after completing the 6th U.S. Army NCO Academy. Then OCS graduating and being awarded the Leadership award. During this time I never gave up shooting and earning ever Expert Badge I could. Then came a warning!!

I was advised Officers who competed in rifle/pistol marksmanship would not find this career enhancing and showing continued interest would not help me (officers) in future assignments.
So, is this still part of the Army culture today? If the AR's allow wearing appropriate earned awards
for Officers and NCO's they should be worn without predigest, but with pride.

Lastly, how many reading this truly understand your uniform and the non-verbal massage it sends to others. Duty to Blues, what is on the your uniform, rank, badges, stripes, pins etc. says a lot about you. Where you come/came from. Back ground, years of service, combat role, Milt. Training, specialty training and so much more. From this and more, able to assume (in part) your level of education. Staff and Command/Leadership experience. Why not add a shooting badge if you choose.
My shooting skills helped me survive and I wear my CIB and expert badges with pride.

If you are an officer and reading this, feel comfortable doing the same.

LTC. Lee Bouchard

In the Marine Corps, all officers wear rifle and pistol marksmanship badges regardless of MOS. Marines are Marines are Marines are Marines.
The minimum acceptable standard is expert - if not qualified as such, every time one puts on their uniform, there is the reminder that it needs to be. (FWIW as a supply officer - I qualified expert rifle and sharpshooter pistol).

Marine Officers wear marksmanship badges. I see no reason why those of other services wouldn't but I do not know the regs for the other branches.

Why not?

When I was in SF as an officer we all wore our marksmanship badges, from our Group Commander on down. And, as an ODA commander you were required to qualify with your team on all weapons, not just a side arm, and yes I know some will say SF we have a different mission than most, but still we generally wore all skill badges. The big difference now is that there are a lot more skill badges awarded than in the late 70's, so you are limited on both sides of the house on how many you can wear on Dress uniforms as I understand it.

I always wore my marksmanship badges after OCS. When other officers said I shouldn't, I'd point to the reg. It really isn't my problem if you're embarrassed because you can't shoot well.