See what makes us marine scout snipers the deadliest shots on the planet. American sniper, combat action ribbon, marine, poser, scoutsniper. Operationally they are internal to a scout sniper platoon, of which every infantry battalion in the marine corps has one. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. My father was a marine during world war ii, mawhinney told. Mar 24, 2017 these marines are graduates from the scout sniper basic course, held at one of the school houses located at camp geiger, nc, camp pendleton, ca, or marine corps base quantico in northern virginia. The scout sniper the marine corps sniper is a marine who as been carefully. This is just a brief summary of the major schools and training that i had the privilege of experiencing during my time in the marine corps as a scout sniper and scout sniper instructor, survival. Scout sniper unit leader course ssulc flashcards quizlet. Soldiers beat marines for top honors at usmc scout sniper course.
This marine sniper left vietnam with 103 confirmed kills military times. And although they all have their respective sniper schools, there is one school that stands out the united states marine corps scout sniper school. Scout sniper manual pdf counter sniper guide en 5151. Scout snipers provide close reconnaissance and surveillance to the infantry battalion. May 22, 2018 soldiers beat marines for top honors at usmc scout sniper course army sgt.
Mos 0203scout sniper platoon commander leatherneck. A great book for those interested in the vietnam sniper program. Immediately upon return from every mission, the scout sniper team leader should debrief his team to ensure all information is consolidated. He has attended and graduated from every available marine corps sniper course and crosstrained with some of the best snipers from around the world in 8 countries. United states marine corps scout sniper mos 0317, formerly 8541 is a secondary mos. The united states marine corps scout sniper association is nonpartisan, nonprofit, taxexempt, veterans service organization under section 501c19 of the internal revenue code. Marine corps infantrymen and reconnaissance marines that have successfully graduated from a usmc scout sniper school. To be in a position to achieve the above, a warfighter must first earn the coveted sniper title and complete an arduous selection and training process. Once in the unit you will go through all the training to become a sniper before ever going to ss school. Dynamics of a scout sniper platoon part one the firearm blog. A usmc scout sniper team is a detachment of one or more sniper teams performing an. Marine corps photo a marine student undergoing the 2nd marine division combat skills centers pre scout sniper course prepares to move during a stalking exercise at camp lejeune, n.
Clinton scanlon is congratulated by a fellow classmate after they graduated the scout sniper course at camp geiger on marine corps air station new river, april. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Cbs news went to scoutsniper school in quantico, virginia to see firsthand how snipers are trained. Time to hunt by stephen hunter, point of impact by stephen hunter, sniper one. United states marine corps scout sniper association. The primary mission of a scout sniper in combat is to support combat operations by delivering precision fire on selected targets from concealed positions. Usmc scout sniper association official home facebook. Marine corps scout sniper instructors train marines in the basic scout sniper instructor course at marine corps base quantico, virginia, 2224 april 2019. Scoutsniper team fortress 2 works archive of our own.
Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine corps usmc sniper. We dont have time for people that dont follow directions. This page is a huge list of all types of military manuals pdf and will cover a huge array of subjects. Jun 25, 2019 the marine corps has the best sniper program in the world, said gunnery sgt. Each sniper unit runs its own version of the indoc but they are all extremely difficult. Marine corps scoutsniper training manual by desert. An army snipers primary mission is to support combat operations by delivering.
The seals, cct, and army rangers all have sniper elements in their units. The usmc scout sniper association is a 501c19 veterans organization. He ultimately escaped the death and drugs of a crimeriddled bronx by way of the united states marine corps. Usmc scout sniper association official posts facebook. The association was started in 1998, and received its irs ruling as a 501c19 veterans organization in 2004.
Why are marine corps scout snipers using the logo of the nazi. The training and equipment a friendly sniper possesses combined with an. Marines qualify on the m40 series sniper rifle, m110 semiautomatic sniper system sass, and m107 special application scoped rifle sasr. Scout snipers missions require them to be in unforgiving combat. Machine gun bullets flew everywherebut where was the shooter.
It was more about the rifle and equipment used by the snipers than about. To eliminate the japanese jungle fighter, the corps had to formulate innovative tactics even more efficient than those successfully implemented by the scouts, observers and snipers of world war i. There he worked as a scout sniper for different companies with the 1st, 2nd. Marine corps scout sniper training manual by us government 19890303. The marine scout sniper school is the most elite military sniper school on earth, and one of the toughest special. Section 5 sniper skills 501 range card, log book, field sketching 51. Scout snipers can deploy as part of a marine expeditionary units maritime raid force. Once at the school you will be expected to have all the basic knowledge of a scout sniper and the advanced knowledge of an infantry marine. Training command northeast weapons training battalion. Scout sniper mos 0317, formerly 8541 is a secondary mos military occupational specialty designator of u. Rollie pennington, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of scout sniper course, school of infantry east, gives tips.
Us tactical supply the premiere provider of quality tactical accessories. Before, during, and after the marine corps, and surviving war as a scout sniper. As a subscriber to sofrrep i was lookig forward to this book and damn glad to have read it. The scout sniper also has a secondary mission of gathering information for intelligence purposes. Anyone late or missing anything from the list gets sent home.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Hello, i am a college senior and i am seriously considering joining the marine corp upon graduation. February 21, 2015 posted by chris mark in uncategorized. Carlos hathcock, one of the most wellknown snipers in u. Highly recommend to anyone interested marine corps scout snipers and their role in the gwot. Marine corps experiments with new scout sniper job sofrep. Hathcock said in a book written about his career as a sniper. Richard tisdale, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the scout sniper school. Marines with the school of infantrywest, advanced infantry training battalion, scout sniper course participate in their culminating event on marine corps base camp pendleton, calif. See what makes us marine scout snipers the deadliest shots on.
Marine corps infantrymen and reconnaissance marines that have graduated from a u. Marine corps scout sniper candidate with weapons company, 2nd battalion, 7th marine regiment, 1st marine division, adjusts his sights during a. In 2017, the marine corps identified a critical shortage of scout snipers, which was jeopardizing the lethality of marine combat units. The culmination of 20 years research, this is the most thorough account ever published of the training, equipment and combat experience of the scout sniper during this important chapter in the read more. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. The course culminates with a comprehensive field exercise that evaluates the marines ability to perform all duties required of a scout sniper serving in an infantry battalion or a reconnaissance unit. The sniper rifle used by the marine corps is a marine corps designed and produced bolt action, 7. A look into what marines must go through in order to become scout snipers.
United states marine corps scout sniper mos 0317, formerly 8541 is a secondary mos military occupational specialty designator of u. Usmc scoutsniper association internetprasenz eines unterstutzenden vereins. The usmc scout sniper school is widely regarded in the military as the finest sniper training program. Chandler and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. As a former marine, and an american i can tell you that the massive historical illiteracy prevalent in the us is detrimental and infectious in all aspect of american life.
If you want to be a sniper, attention to detail is your main objective. First class pft aint good enough, my indoc pft was a 296. Jesse cheon is a former usmc scout sniper military occupational speciality code. Charles benjamin chuck mawhinney born 1949 is a former united states marine who holds the corps record for the most confirmed sniper kills, having recorded 103 confirmed kills and 216 probable kills in 16 months during the vietnam war.
A usmc scout sniper is a marine, highly skilled in fieldcraft and marksmanship, who can deliver longrange precision fire on selected targets, from concealed positions in support of combat operations. The memoir of jason delgado, a us marine scout sniper and marsocs first lead sniper instructor. Scout sniper platoons in the marine consist exclusively of snipers the. A sniper needs to be trained as best as possible because they must be combat ready at all times, he explained. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Scout sniper definitionsacronyms flashcards quizlet. I am considering trying for a ground intelligence officer position and am told i would most likely end up as a scout sniper platoon commander initially.
Nov 07, 2018 provide marines and other services with scout sniper training in preparation for duty as a scout sniper within a scout sniper platoon of an infantry battalion, reconnaissance unit and marine special operations unit. Serving military, law enforcement, first responders, and the public. Usmc scout sniper association official, stafford, virginia. What are the differences between army, navy, and marine corp. The military manuals pdf page is about as comprehensive a source you can find. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper 9781885633095 by roy f. Shout out to matt at hogtooth knives for these masterpieces of the knife makers art in partnership with the usmc scout sniper association, three of these knives are being provided to the high shooter, stalker and honor grad from each graduating class of the scout sniper basic course at every school house this year. Marine corps photo a marine student undergoing the 2nd marine division combat skills centers pre scout sniper course prepares to move during a. Within the army and marines each have their sniper schools. A tale of me a marine scout snipers journey through the.
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