t will go from the target to the computer and then back to the monitors at the shooters positions to tell them the score that they shot.” Colonel Darrell Fullerton said.

There are many reasons that the Orion scoring system is better for competition.

“It helps us score and it’s quick because once they’re done shooting, all the computations are made. Prior to this system, we had paper. We would have to gather around tables and look at them and score each target individually. Then we would have to do math and now we get instant scoring as soon as it’s been shot.” Colonel Fullerton said.

Competition is not the only use for the Orion scoring system. It helps cadets grow as they learn how to shoot.

“The best benefit is when you’re shooting. When you fire each shot you instantly know how you did and so that allows you to focus on that shot and you know what you did wrong so if your stance wasn’t proper, if you didn’t have proper holding techniques, or you weren’t breathing properly, you get instant notification that you made a mistake so you learn every time you pull the trigger.” Colonel Fullerton said.

It took time for students to adjust, but improvement was seen.

“It was hard to get used to, but overtime it gives you exact pinpoints of how you’re doing and how you’re progressing.” Cadet Lexi Hackworth said.