(a) Definition.— In this section, a junior competitor is a competitor at the National Matches, a small-arms firing
school, a competition in connection with the National Matches, or a special clinic under section
40725 of this title who is
(1) less than 18 years of age; or
(2) a member of a gun club organized for the students of a college or university.
(b) Subsistence Allowance.—
A junior competitor may be paid a subsistence allowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary of the Army.
(c) Travel Allowance.—
A junior competitor may be paid a travel allowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary instead of travel expenses and subsistence while traveling. The travel allowance for the return trip may be paid in advance.
