When does the new Rifle/Carbine Qualification take effect?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:46:38 -0500

The new Carbine marksmanship qualification introduces standing position, reloading, and speed to transition between positions and targets. It is more realistic representation of the operational environment. I know that the new qualification started in October 2019, however when does it officially replace the previous 3 position qualification. If both are still acceptable how is it recorded on the new DA form 7822 as the old DA Form 5790-R has been replaced.

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Jan 13 at 2020 10:30 PM

CPL Douglas Chrysler — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:30:07 -0500

Is there a new rifle? I remember with an M1 you had to thread your arm through the sling and so on. But, when firing an M14 you didn't have to.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2020 7:48 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:48:33 -0500

I believe this becomes the qualification of record 1 OCT 2020. See the last paragraph in the article below.

https://www.army.mil/article/226128/army_overhauls_small_arms_training_with_tougher_standards_combat_like_rigor

Army overhauls small arms training with tougher standards, combat-like rigor

The U.S. Army has drawn up a sweeping overhaul of how it will train Soldiers in using small arms -- rifles, pistols and automatic rifles -- a revamp that adds tougher standards and combat-like rigor to training and testing marksmanship.