DVIDS – News – Olympic trials held in Fort Moore after US shooting, soldiers seek Olympic berth

U.S. Army Soldiers Compete at U.S. Olympic Trials – Rifle/Pistol Small Caliber Shooting – Part
3 cases in Fort Moore between March 17th and 19th. The three-day event is the final step in the shooting sport
USA Shooting, the governing body, determines the eligibility of rifle and pistol athletes to represent.
The country will be representing this summer at the Paris Olympics.

Athletes from across the country will compete in four events for a spot in the Olympics: Women's 25 meters
Sporting Pistol, Rapid Fire Pistol for Men, 50m Small Bore for Men and Women.

Soldiers on the U.S. Army Marksmanship International Rifle Team seek spots
Competed for Team USA in both the men's and women's 50 meter small bore events.they compete
The qualifying relay will be held on Monday and Tuesday, March 18th and 19th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The finals and Team USA selection will take place on Tuesday, March 19th at 2:00 p.m.
Girls at 3:15 p.m.

Media Participation: Media interested in participating should text USAMU PAO at (706) 464-.
6154 Arrange for coordination/escort to Fort Moore.Pick up time will be 30 minutes before
Match start times listed above. Note: Soldiers are not available for interviews until after the battle has ended.
Final game.

Media Directions: Take Interstate 185 to the Fort Moore Access Visitor Center.
Park at the gate and a USAMU representative will meet you and escort you to the event.