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Video created in support of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to depict U.S. Marines conducting annual pistol qualification training to maintain mission and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shane Ryan, a range coach on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point describes how coaches and their instruction impact the Marine Corps’ and individual Marines warfighting capabilities, June 29, 2021. The range coaches under-go a three week course that teaches them, everything from the fundamentals of handling and firing a service rifle and pistol, to understanding physics and factors that effect a Marines shot. Upon graduation of the course, coaches return to their parent command to teach and mentor their fellow Marines on proper and efficient marksmanship skills. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc Noah Braswell)