N.A.I.S.

Infobox Military Award
name=Norwegian Association of International Shooters Medal


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awarded_by= Norway
type= Medal
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for= Marksmanship
status= Currently awarded
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established=March 17 1939
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caption2=Ribbon bar of the Medal

=Qualifications=

Rifle shooting is conducted on 300 meters against 1,5 meter target or on 200 meters on 1 meter standard international target. Target must be graded by a Norwegian range personnel.

Weapons Class A

Precision Rifle

Program:3 shots in each position (Standing / kneeling) A total of 6 shots trial.

Main shooting:10 shots lying down in 3 minutes.10 shots kneeling in 4 minutes.

A total of 20 shots in 7 minutes.

Weapons Class B

Standard military rifle with open sights.

Program:3 shots in each position (Standing / kneeling) A total of 6 shots trial.

Main shooting:10 shots lying down in 3 minutes.10 shots kneeling in 4 minutes.

A total of 20 shots in 7 minutes.

Targets are to be marked after each series.

Administrative

Protocols is that scores are entered by both unit commander and shooting instructor. Instructor keeps records noted.

Scale Class A (Precision Rifle)Golden medal class A: 185 pointsSilver medal class A: 170 pointsBronze medal class A: 160 points

Scale Class B (Standard Army Rifle):Golden medal class B: 175 pointsSilver medal class B: 160 pointsBronze medal class B: 150 points

All awarded may be worn as a ribbon, according to Norwegian Armed Forces Dress Regulations TJ 12-1.

=External links=

* [http://revens.com/Orders%20of%20Norway%20-%20Order%20of%20Merit.htm A private collector's page about the order]