Category: EIC Match

AirForceShooter's First Pistol EIC Match

1/27/2015

If you haven’t noticed, I have spent a lot of time blogging on different products this month. Instead of giving another review, I want to switch gears back to AirForceShooter’s roots. This week I made contact with the host of an official CMP EIC pistol match out in Phoenix, Arizona. I’ve decided that it is time for me to take the plunge and compete in my first EIC match.

The event, hosted by the Arizona State R & P Assoc., will take place 21-22 Feb 15. It’s only a six hour drive from my area, so it seems like the perfect opportunity. The competition involves firing a service pistol, as defined by the CMP Competition Rules, over the Pistol National Match Course of fire: 10 shots slow-fire standing, 50 yards; 10 shots timed-fire standing, 25 yards; 10 shots rapid-fire standing, 25 yards. I will use my Springfield Armory 1911 as seen in the attached picture. You can also use an M9 or civilian equivalent.

I encourage you to check out the events calendar tab for dates and locations of other CMP EIC pistol matches that are near you. This information was compiled directly from the CMP website.

I expect to document the whole experience. Follow me on Twitter to get live updates on my journey, or check back each Tuesday for a more in depth Tactical Tuesday posts.

Air Force Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) Badges

3/24/2014

EIC/Distinguished Badges

The US Air Force EIC Badges are awarded to any Airman who takes the time to practice and train with either the service pistol or service rifle. The badges awarded include:

The Air Force Distinguished Rifleman Badge
The Air Force Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge
The Air Force Silver EIC Rifle Badge with Wreath
The Air Force Silver EIC Pistol Badge with Wreath
The Air Force Bronze EIC Rifle Badge with Wreath
The Air Force Bronze EIC Pistol Badge with Wreath
The Air Force Bronze EIC Rifle Badge
The Air Force Bronze EIC Pistol Badge
The Distinguished International Shooter Badge

All of these badges can be seen in the image to the left. Aside from the Distinguished International Shooter Badge, all of these badges are reasonably attainable.

I have also attached the Air Force regulations on earning and wearing the EIC and Distinguished Shooter Badges. It can be hard to find that particular instruction (AFI 34-143).

One interesting fact is that the EIC badges can be worn on both the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) and the Service Dress (Blues). The wear of EIC badges on the ABU did not go into effect until 17 January 2014. Although there is currently no cloth EIC badge to be worn on the ABU, it will likely be in stores by Summer 2014.

AFI 36-2903
5.1.2.2.2. Duty Shields, Missile, and Excellence-in-Competition Badge. If authorized, the Security Forces, Fire Protection and Office of Special Investigations duty shields, missile and/or excellence-in-competition badge will be worn on the wearer’s left pocket of the ABU. The duty shield or badge will be centered between the bottom of the pocket flap, bottom of the pocket and left and right edges.

I will expand on the criteria for achieving each of these awards in my next post. What questions do you have about EIC/Distinguished badges?

AFI 34-143 (EIC)
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Air Force Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) Badges

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