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Actually, those who shoot expert will get a Bronze E on their ribbon. The S is also Bronze.Yes. From what I understand, they won't re-qualify during Plebe Summer (maybe not during Plebe year) but they will get an opportunity to re-qualify while they are there at the Academy.
On the uniform, they will just wear the ribbon (for Marksman) or something like this (with the "E" and "S" devices):
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THEORETICALLY, that expert medal + ribbon is only supposed to be good for 3 years after which it goes away if there is no requalification.
If you shoot Expert three times, you switch to the Silver E and it is good forever. That was the rule back when I was a shipboard Gunnery Officer and ran the qual process.
I don't think I know anyone who ever took off their ribbon once it was awarded though.