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USAMU Hall Of Fame SOP Information
The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) Commander signed a revised Hall of Fame Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). He requested that the MMA post the SOP to the MMA web site in order to explain the selection process. The selection and induction of persons into the USAMU Hall of Fame, the Section Halls of Fame, and the Support Hall of Fame is controlled by the USAMU and not the MMA. The MMA has volunteered to perform administrative functions listed in the "Responsibilities" enclosure of the SOP. This SOP outlines the criteria for being nominated and inducted into one of the section Halls of Fame (International Rifle, International Pistol, Shotgun, Action Shooting, Service Rifle, and Service Pistol), the Support Section Hall of Fame, and the main Unit Hall of Fame. There has been some confusion on how and who can be inducted into these halls. While no Hall of Fame SOP can cover all possible scenarios, this SOP does allow for all individuals that have served their country and the USAMU in a truly exemplary manner to be considered. A short summary follows: The present Hall of Fame concept was originated in 1988 by the International Rifle Section and was finalized in 1994 at the direction of USAMU Commander Colonel Lory M. "Mac" Johnson. Presently there is a Section Hall of Fame for each shooting section, a Support Hall of Fame, and the main Unit Hall of Fame. Shooting Sections Halls of Fame: For the most part, individuals earn points and once they earn 50 points are eligible for induction. If someone does not earn the required points, there is a provision where they can be considered using the "At Large" criteria. The At Large criteria are very simple: Provide a photo and bio of the person you choose to nominate. Those documents will be sent out to the individuals currently enshrined in that particular section Hall of Fame for a vote. Please see the "At Large" section of the SOP for specifics. Support Section Hall of Fame: This is essentially the same process as the "At Large" procedure of the Shooting Section Halls. Submit a photo and bio of the person to be considered. Please see the Support Section portion of the SOP for specifics. The main Unit Hall of Fame: All individuals that are in a Shooting Section HOF or Support HOF and have been retired from their primary competitive sport for five years are considered for the ballot. Induction in the Unit Hall of Fame is by vote of MMA members for three of the 25 candidates on the ballot. The induction ceremonies have traditionally been conducted at major events, such as reunions, thus ensuring the majority of individuals can attend and be recognized. Please review the Hall of Fame SOP and when you receive your next HOF ballot, please vote and return your ballot. If you have any questions or comments about the Hall of Fame SOP, please send your message via the MMA Feedback Form and your message will be forwarded to USAMU. Disclaimer: Any discrepancy in the Hall of Fame selection process described above and the selection process described in the USAMU Hall of Fame SOP will be governed by the selection process stated in the USAMU Hall of Fame SOP. Click to view the USAMU HOF SOP You must have a PDF reader, such as Adobe® Reader® or FoxIt Reader, installed on your computer to view the SOP.
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