A Marine Corps Scout Sniper was a Marine highly skilled in fieldcraft and marksmanship who delivers long range precision fire, on select targets, from concealed positions in support of combat operations.

Dec 28, 2023 · The last eight Marines graduated from the course that trains scout snipers — an elite role the Marine Corps has scrapped as part of broader changes to the force.

Feb 27, 2023 · Scout Snipers, who operate in pairs of spotters and shooters, go through extensive training to learn how to move without being detected and either kill a target from a distance or report an...

Mar 6, 2023 · Through the end of FY23, the Marine Corps will continue to train Marines at the Basic Scout Sniper Course to ensure infantry battalions retain scouting and precision marksmanship...

Mar 4, 2023 · The United States Marine Corps disbanded its elite and historic scout sniper program as part of its extensive revamp to adapt infantry battalions to future warfare.

Jan 28, 2021 · United States Marine Corps Scout Snipers are legendary for their tactical proficiency, physical and mental toughness, and extraordinary abilities as reconnaissance and surveillance professionals and force multipliers on the battlefield.

Nov 21, 2023 · The last class of Marine Scout Snipers is scheduled to graduate on Dec. 15, marking the end of the 0317 MOS and a long tradition of producing some of the deadliest snipers on the battlefield.

Jun 18, 2024 · Marine Corps Scout Snipers (MOS 0317) are trained to use precision rifle fire at selected targets from concealed positions. You will also learn more about stealth and concealment in addition to mastering shooting accuracy.

Jan 3, 2024 · Marine Corps scout snipers have earned themselves a spot in the annals of history as one of the most elite military units to form in the last century. The need for precision fires swelled...

Feb 28, 2023 · The Marine Corps is scrapping its scout sniper program and will soon house its snipers under reconnaissance, rather than infantry, battalions.