“So if a Trooper shoots a Silver rating in the pistol marksmanship event, than that is the highest level they can earn for all of the remaining events.” The 100-meter swim, according to the event’s regulation, is performed in the combat uniform while wearing swimming attire underneath. There is a four-minute time limit for the 100-meter swim and time stops upon completion of the 100-meters. However, the Trooper must then remove their outer uniform without touching the sides of the pool in order to complete the event. “When Troopers came up to me and said they were considering dropping out of the entire competition because they didn’t do as well as they wanted in one event; I reminded them they have the rare opportunity to earn a foreign award, regardless of the color,” said Mawhinney. “This opportunity just does not happen that often. These Soldiers should feel honored that they even participated in this competition. They have something that a vast majority of their brothers and sisters-in-arms and especially in the Reserves side, hardly ever get a chance to work
“So if a Trooper shoots a Silver rating in the pistol marksmanship event, than that is the highest level they can earn for all of the remaining events.” The 100-meter swim, according to the event’s regulation, is performed in the combat uniform while wearing swimming attire underneath. There is a four-minute time limit for the 100-meter swim and time stops upon completion of the 100-meters. However, the Trooper must then remove their outer uniform without touching the sides of the pool in order to complete the event. “When Troopers came up to me and said they were considering dropping out of the entire competition because they didn’t do as well as they wanted in one event; I reminded them they have the rare opportunity to earn a foreign award, regardless of the color,” said Mawhinney. “This opportunity just does not happen that often. These Soldiers should feel honored that they even participated in this competition. They have something that a vast majority of their brothers and sisters-in-arms and especially in the Reserves side, hardly ever get a chance to work