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 (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 Name Required AFQT Score Rifleman Machine Gunner
GT (General Technician) - 80
Machine Gunner
Electrician
EL (Electronics) - 90
Combat Engineer
MM (Mechanical Maintenance) - 95
Military Police
GT (General Technician) - 100
Flight Equipt. Tech.
MM (Mechanical Maintenance) - 105
Assaultman

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

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