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Scout Snipers in the USMC

Scout Snipers in the USMC. By: Briana Riley Nagel . What is a Scout Sniper?. A USMC Scout Sniper is a Marine, highly skilled in field craft and marksmanship, that will deliver long-range precision fire on selected targets, from concealed positions, in support of combat operations.

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Scout Snipers in the USMC

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  1. Scout Snipers in the USMC By: Briana Riley Nagel

  2. What is a Scout Sniper? A USMC Scout Sniper is a Marine, highly skilled in field craft and marksmanship, that will deliver long-range precision fire on selected targets, from concealed positions, in support of combat operations.

  3. What is a Scout Sniper Team? A USMC Scout Sniper Team is a detachment of one or more sniper teams performing an assigned task of engaging selected targets, targets of opportunity, collecting and reporting information, or a combination of all, contributing to the accomplishment of the supported unit's mission.

  4. Getting into The Marines • Take and pass the AFQT with AT LEAST a score of 32 (some jobs may require higher) • Applicants may be 17-29 (if under 18, need parental consent to enlist) • MUST be a Legal US Citizen • MUST pass a criminal background check and have no felony convictions

  5. Getting into The Marines • MUST be fit enough to pass a physical before Basic Training and not have disqualifying diseases • You MUST possess a high school diploma • You MUST have 20/400 or 20/200 vision corrected to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses

  6. A.F.Q.T. • Stands for Armed Forces Qualification Test • It’s questions that tests your English, Math, Science and other basic skills • You can take it when your in highschool or above • It is important and tells you what different jobs you can have in the military based off of your scores

  7. Examples of USMC Jobs

  8. History of the Marine Corps • November 10th, 1775 The Marines were established • The Flag The Marines use today has been the same one used since January of 1939 • Scarlet and Gold were established as The Marines Corps colors as early as 1925 • The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem have been part of the Marine Corps  iconography since 1868

  9. History of The Marine Corps Flag • The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem is rendered in gray and gold over the scarlet background • The ribbon flowing from the eagle's beak bears the motto: Semper Fidelis • The words "United States Marine Corps" are found on the scroll below 

  10. History of the Marine Corps Flag • Flown at ceremonies and installations • Presented by the All-Marine Color Guard • The Marine Corps flag hangs in important offices: • President of the United States • Secretary of Defense • Secretary of the Navy • Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff • Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

  11. Scout Sniper Requirements • Need to be one of the top three shooters in their battalion • MUST be AT LEAST the rank of Lance Corporal • MUST complete an approved Scout Sniper Course • MUST have an Infantry MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) • MUST pass PFT with a high 1st class designation

  12. Scout Sniper Requirements • MUST pass swimming qualification to earn the designation of 2nd class swimmer with no signs of panic • MUST Have vision that can be corrected to 20/20 • MUST complete infantry training after basic training • MUST score 100 or better on the General Technical part of the ASVAB

  13. Scout Sniper Requirements • MUST have no court martial or nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for the past 6 months and have no history of psychiatric illness • MUST be selected by your battalion or unit for sniper school • MUST take courses at the Marine Corps Institute (MCI) such as Land Navigation, Patrolling or Reconnaissance Marine (It is also recommended to have practice in basic scout sniper skills)

  14. Scout Sniper Req. Summary • 12 requirements • ALL must be meet • Most require advance training • No mental illness

  15. M.O.S • Stands for Military Occupational Specialty • Different scores on the AFQT will make you eligible for different jobs • Examples: • Scout Sniper 0317 • Military Police 5811 • Logistics Vehicle System Operator 3533

  16. PFT • Stands for Physical Fitness Testing • Everyone has to pass Basic Training to get into the Marines then once a year minimum they have to take a PT test

  17. Marine Corps Institute • Located in the historic Washington Navy Yard at Washington D.C. • Commonly referred to as MCI • Develops/maintains a curriculum of Marine Corps education

  18. MCI (Cont.) • Subjects include: • Infantry strategy/tactics • Leadership skills • MOS qualifications • Personal finance • Mathematics

  19. MCI (Cont.) • Completion of MCI courses is generally required for promotion to the next Marine enlisted rank.

  20. Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) • The United States Armed Forces form of military justice • Authorized by Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice • Permits commanders to administratively discipline troops without a court-martial • Governed by Part V of the Manual for Courts-Martial and by service branch regulations.

  21. NJP (cont.) • Punishment can range from: • Reprimand to reduction in rank • Correctional custody • Confinement on bread and water/diminished rations (aboard ships only) • Loss of pay • Extra duty • Restrictions

  22. NJP (cont.) • Does not constitute a criminal conviction (it's equivalent to a civil action) • Often placed in the service record of the individual.

  23. Scout Snipers • Primary missions: Conduct close reconnaissance and surveillance operations to gain intelligence on enemy and terrain • Highly skilled in fieldcraft and marksmanship • Supports combat operations • Conducts operations from concealed positions • Usually work in two people teams

  24. Scout Sniper Jobs • Spotter: • Detects, observes, confirms sniper targets • Calculates range and conditions on target • Conducts reconnaissance and surveillance • Sniper: • Delivers long-range precision fires on targets • Conducts reconnaissance and surveillance

  25. Choice of Weapon • Use different weapons based on situation • “Basic” sniper rifle: M40 in 7.62x51 NATO • Based on the Remington 700 • Bolt-action • Marksman Rifle: M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle in 7.62x51 NATO • A heavily dressed up M14 • Semi-automatic

  26. Choice of Weapon • Sniper Rifle: M107 • Same rifle Barret sells commercially (M82) • Fires the 12.7x99 cartridge (.50 BMG) • Assault Weapon: M16 in 5.56x45 NATO • Mainly not used as a primary weapon • Secondary weapon: M9 in 9×19mm • Semi-Automatic

  27. Lance Corporal • Pay-grade level: E-3 • Starting: $1,730 per month • Max: $1,950 per month after 3 years • Promotion to Lance Corporal is based on • Time in grade • Time in service • Conduct of the Marine

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