JROTC Rifle
Participation in MMA's JROTC rifle program cultivates qualities of discipline, control, and character development among cadets. Our rifle team has a long-standing history of success, with recent cadets consistently achieving recognition at events like the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Sectionals and the JROTC Regional and National Competition. Read about some of their recent success below.
Randall Jacobson, Head Rifle Coach
Each day, I work hard to provide the support cadets need to grow into responsible, respectful, honest young men. I consider it my personal responsibility and honor to help them through the trials and tribulations of life, to develop their character and their motivations, and to guide them as they discover the best path to a bright, successful future.
In addition to being a residential faculty officer, I have served at MMA for over 20 years in the role of JROTC instructor, rifle team coach and golf coach. No matter how I am able to help or teach cadets, I find each day rewarding knowing I have made a positive impact on their lives.
Prior to joining MMA, I served in the United States Army for 24 years. My educational background includes an associate’s degree in construction management, a US Army First Sergeant's course and a US Army Advanced Non-commissioned Officers course.
MMA Rifle Team News
![MMA Cadet Noah Kaheaku Shines at Camp Perry JROTC Regionals, Securing a Spot at Nationals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708643044/missourimilitaryacademyorg/sj8fnfgcukpe9msr9eam/1CampPerryMilitaryAcademy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708643044/missourimilitaryacademyorg/sj8fnfgcukpe9msr9eam/1CampPerryMilitaryAcademy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708643044/missourimilitaryacademyorg/sj8fnfgcukpe9msr9eam/1CampPerryMilitaryAcademy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1708643044/missourimilitaryacademyorg/sj8fnfgcukpe9msr9eam/1CampPerryMilitaryAcademy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1708643044/missourimilitaryacademyorg/sj8fnfgcukpe9msr9eam/1CampPerryMilitaryAcademy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708643044/missourimilitaryacademyorg/sj8fnfgcukpe9msr9eam/1CampPerryMilitaryAcademy.jpg","width":2048}])
At the Camp Perry JROTC Regionals competition, Cadet Noah Kaheaku '26 from Walla Walla, Washington, individually placed second, earning him a spot to compete at the national level in March. In a competition against 17 other teams, MMA's team 1 finished fourth regionally and 18th nationally for Army teams, and MMA’s team 2 finished 11th regionally and 34th nationally for Army teams.
![MMA Rifle Team Recognized for 2022-23 Season Accomplishments]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682555843/missourimilitaryacademyorg/dnljvj2guwnbnmeagifk/230426_missouri_military_academy_rifle_awards_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682555843/missourimilitaryacademyorg/dnljvj2guwnbnmeagifk/230426_missouri_military_academy_rifle_awards_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682555843/missourimilitaryacademyorg/dnljvj2guwnbnmeagifk/230426_missouri_military_academy_rifle_awards_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1682555843/missourimilitaryacademyorg/dnljvj2guwnbnmeagifk/230426_missouri_military_academy_rifle_awards_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1682555843/missourimilitaryacademyorg/dnljvj2guwnbnmeagifk/230426_missouri_military_academy_rifle_awards_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682555843/missourimilitaryacademyorg/dnljvj2guwnbnmeagifk/230426_missouri_military_academy_rifle_awards_1.jpg","width":2048}])
Congratulations to the Colonels 2022-23 rifle team for their accomplishments this season!
![MMA Rifle Team Competes at 2023 Sectionals Championship in Camp Perry, Ohio]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676416349/missourimilitaryacademyorg/aolsjyw6azv3mwncaisw/2302_Rifle_Sectionals_Camp_Perry-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676416349/missourimilitaryacademyorg/aolsjyw6azv3mwncaisw/2302_Rifle_Sectionals_Camp_Perry-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676416349/missourimilitaryacademyorg/aolsjyw6azv3mwncaisw/2302_Rifle_Sectionals_Camp_Perry-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1676416349/missourimilitaryacademyorg/aolsjyw6azv3mwncaisw/2302_Rifle_Sectionals_Camp_Perry-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1676416349/missourimilitaryacademyorg/aolsjyw6azv3mwncaisw/2302_Rifle_Sectionals_Camp_Perry-5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676416349/missourimilitaryacademyorg/aolsjyw6azv3mwncaisw/2302_Rifle_Sectionals_Camp_Perry-5.jpg","width":2048}])
Two Missouri Military Academy rifle teams qualified for competition at the JROTC sectionals championships at Camp Perry, Ohio, February 9-11, 2023. Of all Army Camp Perry sporter teams competing in the 2023 sectionals, the Colonels A team ranked 6th of 20 teams when the competition concluded, and the Colonels B (rookie) team landed 16th overall. Cadet Marco Afane made it to the finals and finished 8th of 104 Army sporter shooters.
![MMA Colonels Athletic Outlook for Winter 2022-23]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669144283/missourimilitaryacademyorg/fhqmsal3tjuxnixbhhgo/52386937516_cd6978efc9_c.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669144283/missourimilitaryacademyorg/fhqmsal3tjuxnixbhhgo/52386937516_cd6978efc9_c.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669144283/missourimilitaryacademyorg/fhqmsal3tjuxnixbhhgo/52386937516_cd6978efc9_c.jpg","width":799}])
During the winter season, MMA Colonels varsity athletics includes basketball, wrestling, drill, and rifle. We asked our coaches about their expectations and goals for this season – see our Q&A here.
![Colonels Rifle Team Attends Clinic Held by U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Shooters]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669085371/missourimilitaryacademyorg/pzadfcoozsf9r0lnbq8k/221119RifleClinicLeavenworth.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669085371/missourimilitaryacademyorg/pzadfcoozsf9r0lnbq8k/221119RifleClinicLeavenworth.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669085371/missourimilitaryacademyorg/pzadfcoozsf9r0lnbq8k/221119RifleClinicLeavenworth.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669085371/missourimilitaryacademyorg/pzadfcoozsf9r0lnbq8k/221119RifleClinicLeavenworth.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1669085371/missourimilitaryacademyorg/pzadfcoozsf9r0lnbq8k/221119RifleClinicLeavenworth.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1669085371/missourimilitaryacademyorg/pzadfcoozsf9r0lnbq8k/221119RifleClinicLeavenworth.jpg","width":2200}])
On Nov. 19, the MMA Colonels rifle team attended a rifle clinic held by two professional shooters from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit from Ft. Benning, Georgia. The clinic was hosted by Leavenworth High School in Leavenworth, Kansas.
![Missouri Military Academy rifle team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667856152/missourimilitaryacademyorg/laon5hqmrberw864pjxd/221105RifleTeamDyersburgTNDehlinger2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1667856152/missourimilitaryacademyorg/laon5hqmrberw864pjxd/221105RifleTeamDyersburgTNDehlinger2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1667856152/missourimilitaryacademyorg/laon5hqmrberw864pjxd/221105RifleTeamDyersburgTNDehlinger2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1667856152/missourimilitaryacademyorg/laon5hqmrberw864pjxd/221105RifleTeamDyersburgTNDehlinger2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1667856152/missourimilitaryacademyorg/laon5hqmrberw864pjxd/221105RifleTeamDyersburgTNDehlinger2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667856152/missourimilitaryacademyorg/laon5hqmrberw864pjxd/221105RifleTeamDyersburgTNDehlinger2.jpg","width":2048}])
The Colonels Rifle Team traveled to Dyersburg, Tennessee for their first shoulder-to-shoulder experience of the 2022-23 season on Saturday, November 5. Taking a mix of rookie and veteran competitors, the Colonels took first place for both the A team and B team competition and also brought home four individual first-place trophies.
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