How should I handle being told that I am exempt from weapons qualification?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 15:27:35 -0400

I am joint and was told that I'm exempt from the annual rifle qualification range. I've been here for just over 2 years and haven't been. Will this affect my chances of making promotion? Should I get to the range on my own regardless so that I can have a current score on the books?

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Mar 28 at 2016 3:28 PM

SSG Ed Mikus — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 15:28:18 -0400

i was told exemptions were only good for 2 years, i would check the Reg

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2016 3:32 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 15:32:42 -0400

Just to CYA, I would recommend getting to a range just to ensure you are current and not have any hiccups come at you later.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 28 at 2016 3:33 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 15:33:14 -0400

DA PAM 350-38

c. AC table of distribution and allowances (TDA) units with personnel assigned individual weapons will qualify semi-annually. RC personnel assigned individual weapons will qualify annually. Consult the appropriate chapter to determine authorized resources for weapons training. Personnel in TDA units who are not assigned an individual weapon are exempt from weapons qualification in accordance with AR 350–1.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2016 4:57 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:57:39 -0400

If you can get yourself to a range, the points won't hurt. But, if you find that you do fall under exemption requirements, then make sure you have that exemption, sourced and written in an official memo from your Commander, then included in your packet.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Mar 28 at 2016 6:02 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:02:19 -0400

They don't have requisite weapons for you?

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Mar 29 at 2016 12:09 AM

SGT Kristin Wiley — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:09:44 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member My unit does not have assigned weapons. You can get a waiver, which means for promotion they will use your last qualification (2 years ago in this case). Or you can find a unit nearby that does have weapons and is willing to sponsor you for range qualification.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 8:35 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 08:35:46 -0400

No i wouldnt worry about weapons qual , i just seen people at ALU (Instructors) at NCO Academy at FT Lee and they dont have to shoot and it does not count against them.