

The Distinguished Rifleman and Distinguished Pistol Shot Badges can be replaced by submitting the CMP Replacement Distinguished Badge form. To be eligible for EIC credit points, a match must have at least 6 eligible nondistinguished competitors and conform to the current edition of CMP Highpower Rifle and Pistol Competition Rules. Points earned as a member of the Armed Forces will transfer toward a Civilian Distinguished badge if the badge is not obtained while in the service. The Distinguished badge will be awarded by their branch of service. Military members may be designated Distinguished Rifleman or Distinguished Pistol Shot when he or she has earned 30 credit points toward the Distinguished designation. The badge will be engraved with the competitor’s name, year earned and Distinguished number. The Distinguished Badge will be issued by the Civilian Marksmanship Program. At least one of the “legs” must be an 8 or 10 point leg. A civilian will become Distinguished when he or she has earned 30 credit points. Military competitors will be awarded EIC badges according to the regulations of their Services.

When the competitor The Distinguished Program Eligibility achieves 20 points, a silver EIC badge is awarded. When a civilian competitor earns his or her first EIC “leg” points, whether it is 6, 8 or 10 points, they will be awarded a bronze EIC badge.

Non-distinguished competitors cannot enter an EIC match on a noncredit basis (such as entering for practice). These special introductory matches do not count as one of the five regular CMP-Sanctioned EIC matches. Civilian or service competitors, who do not have any EIC points, also may compete in Special EIC matches (Rule 9.2.2) sponsored by the CMP, or in a special EIC match sponsored by a branch of Armed Services, where a maximum of four EIC points may be earned.A service sponsored EIC match may be fired in lieu of one of the five CMP sanctioned EIC matches, if civilian entries are accepted in the match.A maximum of five CMP-sanctioned EIC matches.In any calendar year, Non-Distinguished civilians, in either rifle or pistol, may compete in:

The number of EIC matches a nondistinguished competitor may compete in for EIC points is limited. citizenship is not required or individual membership in a CMP Club or sponsoring organization is not required to participate. Who is Eligible to Compete in EIC Matches?Īll EIC Matches are open to any individual that is 14 years or older for EIC Pistol and 12 years and older for EIC Rifle or EIC.
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Gold, Silver & Bronze Achievement Pins will be presented to competitors (Distinguished or Non-Distinguished), in CMP-Sanctioned EIC Matches, that equal or exceed Achievement Award Scores (Rule 3.11.3).įor a full breakdown of EIC points and minimum EIC scores, click here. EIC “leg” points are awarded based on the number of non-distinguished competitors. To receive EIC credit points, the score fired by the competitor must fulfill the requirements of Rule 10.2.6 (top 10%) and equal or exceed the EIC Minimum Credit Score (MCS) for that discipline (see CMP Rule 10.2.7). Excellence in Competition (EIC) PointsĮIC “leg” points are awarded to any eligible non-distinguished competitors who places in the top 10% of nondistinguished competitors, provided the score fired by the competitor equals or exceeds the EIC Minimum Credit Score.
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The name of the recipient, the year the badge was earned and the badge serial number are engraved on the badge. All Distinguished Badges issued by the CMP are serial numbered and are, without exception, accounted for on an individual badge basis. The CMP issues Distinguished Badges only to competitors who earn them according to CMP Competition Rules. Badge programs for civilians are administered by the CMP. The CMP and the military commands responsible for the awarding of Distinguished Badges coordinate their respective badge regulations and the establishment of a master file of Distinguished Badge winners.ĭistinguished Badge programs for military personnel are administered by the respective services in accordance with applicable service regulations. They are awarded by the CMP in accordance with 36 USC §40722 and by the respective services in accordance with service regulations. Government for excellence in marksmanship competition. Distinguished Badges are the highest individual awards authorized by the U.
