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Sign you up?Sign you up?  First things first, speak to a Marine Recruiter.  Second, you need to take the ASVAB.  Score as high as you can, it never hurts down the road.  Do your research because a recruiters job is to fill jobs the Marine Corps needs.  Be clear you want to join the infantry. 3

Step 2:Step 2: Sign a Infantry contract with a Marine Recruiter, do not fall for the tricks. You need to request a contract with a recon INDOC guarantee. Be mindful your are joining the most elite American Military branch, you will need to be mentally and physically prepared to be broken down and shaped into a Marine. 4

Next.  You will attend a 13 week long Marine Corps Basic Training in either Paris Island, SC or MCRD San Diego. This is the initial training every Marine must endure to receive the title of Marine.  Following this will be training at the School of Infantry (SOI). You will be assigned to a Infantry Training Battalion for about two months. Give or take if processing is backed up or not. Good Luck. 5

After all the training.After all the training. If you pass all the training, you will advance to the BRC (Basic Reconnaissance Course). There you will become a recon Marine, one step closer to becoming a sniper. However, if you fail you will be a regular infantryman…. 6

Don’t worry you have other options if you fail.Don’t worry you have other options if you fail.. You can always speak with a career planner once you get assigned to a unit. Every unit has one.. While in a unit ask your fellow Marines on what you should do.. You will have a mentor, ask for advice from him. Never give up on your dreams. 7

Roles of a Scout Sniper 0317  Spotter: Detects, observes and confirms sniper targets, calculates the range and wind conditions on a given target, conducts reconnaissance and surveillance.  Sniper: Delivers long-range precision fires on selected targets, conducts reconnaissance and surveillance. 8

Still up for the challenge?Still up for the challenge? 9

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