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Enhanced Training Using Local Marksmanship Programs
April 9, 2021 — Available to improve training for all units in the Army Reserve, local, inexpensive marksmanship events enhance Soldier readiness... MORE

Using local events and resources, the 3-335th TSBn (85th Reserve Support Command) has prepared multiple teams for national-level military competition. Team Blackhawk: Front row, from left: SSG Prado, SSG Belot. Back row, from left: SSG Eisen, 1SG Brunet, SFC Rosendorn.

Army Reserve Streamlines Postal Matches, Improves Training Value
March 17, 2021 — The Army Reserve Postal Matches provide the means to better prepare units for new the Army qualifications while now being easier to conduct... MORE

Marksmanship programs have been Equal Opportunity compliant for over a century. The Army Reserve Postal Match recognizes two Army Reserve marksmanship luminaries. Margaret Thompson Murdock, an Army Reserve nurse, tied for the Gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Horace Wayman Bivins, a Buffalo Soldier who earned a Silver Star during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba, was America's first Double Distinguished marksman.

Remote Training During COVID-19
March 31, 2020 — For times when circumstances and expense prevent Soldiers from congregating for training, remote training simulators allow inexpensive, yet effective, skill development... MORE

Michelle Adams uses a SCATT trainer to practice - at home while wearing pajamas. Simulations devices allow remote Postal Match opportunities and training options when conditions prevent congregating.

Local Unit Readiness Creates All Army Success
March 19, 2020 — Local events that can be held at every Army Reserve unit in conjunction with Battle Assembly schedules are an enabler that increase readiness and improve retention. ... MORE

Team Coach Sgt. 1st Class Rosendorn instructs the 3-335th TSBn Soldiers prior to a stage of fire. "Team Blackhawks" took first place among the other Army Reserve teams.

Local Competition Heightens Soldier Readiness, Retention
January 28, 2020 — Army Reserve Soldiers continue to find that participation in local events are an ideal and inexpensive way to improve skills and interest, bolstering readiness and retention... MORE

Local events enhance #RetentionViaReadiness

Local competition aids readiness, retention
December 17, 2019 — Creative Soldiers and unit commanders can improve readiness through local sporting competition. Enjoyable, skill-building events supported by unit leadership improves Soldier retention and local public relations... MORE

Action shooting tests skills relevant to Soldier readiness. Commanders encouraging Soldier participation find it also enhances retention rates as well.

EST, Postal Match Enforces Retention, Training
November 6, 2019 — Army Regulation directs all Soldiers to benefit from formal marksmanship events. Soldiers of the 3-335th Training Support Battalion "Blackhawks" (85th Reserve Support Command) used this training tool to enhance retention and boost training... MORE

Retention Event Creates 100% Qualification Rate
September 5, 2019 — Quality Army Reserve events maximize Soldier retention while providing enhanced training... MORE

Retention event with realistic Army training

Army Reserve Soldiers Enhance Retention with Postal Match, History
September 3, 2019 — Solid training events are an ideal way to enhance Soldier retention and Postal Matches offer an approach accessible to all units... MORE

Battalion Earns 99% Qualification Rate Using Postal Match, EIC
August 9, 2019 — Integrating new Army small arms doctrine with the Postal Match and Excellence In Competition Programs led to a large increase in Battalion-level qualification rates... MORE

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