36 U.S.C. § 40726

1. (a)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. (1)less than 18 years of age; or
   2. (2)a member of a gun club organized for the students of a college or university.
2. (b)A junior competitor may be paid a subsistence allowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary of the Army.
3. (c)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.