DVIDS | Jun 14, 2026
U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Marks 70 Years of Precision, Innovation and Service
FORT BENNING, Ga. — The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit was officially established on Feb. 16, 1956—an event that would shape the trajectory of American marksmanship for generations. Seventy years later, the unit stands as the Army’s premier authority on marksman…
FORT BENNING, Ga. — The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit was officially established on Feb.
16, 1956—an event that would shape the trajectory of American marksmanship for generations. Seventy years later, the unit stands as the Army’s premier authority on marksmanship training, small-arms expertise and competitive excellence. Its legacy is defined not only by medals and records, but by its enduring impact on Army readiness, research, doctrine and lethality.