Cadets in the ATC learn to fire three different rifles, they are:

Lee Enfield No 8 Rifle

After learning dry training and obtaining first class, this is the first rifle that cadets learn to fire. It has a calibre of .22 inches, single shot bolt action. When target shooting this rifle will normally be used on a 25m range.

L98-A1 Cadet GP Rifle

Cadets will learn to fire the L98-A1 rifle when they have reached First Class shot (a two inch grouping) on the No.8 rifle, and have obtained leading classification. The L98-A1 is of 5.56mm calibre and is a variation of the SA80. Main differences between this and the L85-A1/2 that the MoD use is that there is a much larger cocking handle and needs to be cocked for each shot.

Cadets will learn to fire this rifle after succeeding ATC marksman standard on The No.8 rifle. It is a single-shot rifle and fires the standard 7.62mm round. Cadets will generally fire on ranges of up to 300m.

Most sporting events include winning an award or a prize of some kind. Shooting in the ATC offers cadets the chance to obtain five different awards; for of these being progressive like the acedemic classification system. The shooting qualifications in the ATC have recently been updated from the old ATC and RAF Marksmans to make it possible for sqns who do not have access to firing specific weapons.

There are four Marksman qualifications to gain and this can be acheived in five categories (disciplines), as follows:

• Squadron Marksman
• Wing Marksman
• Region Marksman
• Corps Marksman

The disciplines are as follows:

• Air Rifle
• Small Bore Target Rifle
• Small Bore Service Rifle
• Full Bore Target Rifle
• Full Bore Service Rifle

A cadet must attend the annual service (including ACF and SCC cadets) shooting competition at Bisley and must achieve a score to place them within the top 100 scoring cadets. The badge awarded for this is shown below and is worn alongside the cadet's Marksman standard.

• Shooting Practices