FY2024 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition Far East

Bullets n Bourbon Podcast

In this episode of Bullets N Bourbon, Jared, Dan, and Caleb discuss their experiences preparing for and participating in this year's MCMC Far East. Jared shares insights into the challenges of running a shooting team amidst operational constraints, detailing a year of dry fire, intramural matches, and range training that aimed to get the crew ready. The discussion delves into the impact of the condensed schedule on the MCMC, exploring what had to be cut and how it affected the overall experience.

The hosts explore the delicate balance between the MCMC as an instructional and competitive forum, assessing how Far East performed in striking that equilibrium. They reflect on the challenges of balancing discovery learning with coaching by the MCST, particularly when time and rounds are limited during training. Additionally, the team evaluates whether this year's techniques built upon the foundation laid in the previous MCMC.

The conversation concludes with an analysis of the competitive format, covering aspects such as scheduling, squadding, and stage design. Tune in to gain insights into the planning, training, and competitive dynamics of MCMC Far East from the perspective of these experienced participants.

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