The book marine sniper school

This book is nothing like an actual scout sniper manual its more of snippets and a cutandpaste version of the actual manual. Company d, 2nd batt, 1st special warfare training group. Due to his extreme injuries suffered in vietnam, he was in nearly constant pain, but he continued to dedicate himself to teaching snipers. The course normally runs twice a year is weeks long and is widely acknowledged as one of the hardest military training courses in the world. May 17, 2018 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. The utah facility offers one of the few true high angle shooting ranges in the nation. These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in. The proponent for this publication is headquarters, united states army infantry school. This book contains details of his training under lt land with the one shot, one kill idea for snipers. 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. What are the differences between army, navy, and marine.

The marine corps sniper is a marine who has been carefully screened, selected, and has undergone comprehensive training in advanced infantry and. The marine scout sniper course is known for having a high washout rate, so any time soldiers outperform marines in the respected course, its worth mentioning in. Beyond combat, hathcock was a championship shooter and a respected instructor in marksmanship and sniper skills. Following enlistment, he attended scout sniper school at camp pendleton and graduated in april 1968. Woodruff man featured in book on marine snipers news.

The scout sniper school has integrated marines from the entire 3rd marine division as well as soldiers from the armys 25th infantry division aboard schofield barracks, and navy seals from navy seal delivery team 1 located at ford island. At graduation he received a little red book that purported to be the complete snipers manual. How to become a marine sniper with pictures wikihow. Send comments and recommendations on da form 2028 recommended changes to publications and blank forms directly to the. The book is well written and outlines hathcocks shooting career and then his subsequent deployment to vietnam where he carries out the most audacious sniper missions to become not only a legendary sniper but a legendary marine. A number of mountain leaders and reconnaissance operators in brigade patrol troop, 30.

This study guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of marine sniper. Marine scout snipers are trained at one of the four school house locations. The advent of jungle warfare in the south pacific in 1942 opened an entirely new chapter in the art of fieldcraft and markmanship for the u. Charles benjamin chuck mawhinney born 1949 is a former united states marine who holds. In the new book the killing school, brandon webb, and his coauthor john david mann, begin with something so personal, so painful and so necessary about what navy seal snipers do. Rollie pennington, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of scout sniper course, school of infantry east, gives tips. Snipers have a proud heritage, which can be traced back to the revolutionary war. Henderson wrote the original book about hathcock, marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills also. Each marine shall read a minimum of five books from the commandants choice or. It is also one of the toughest special operations courses in the us military. Set in the picturesque sonoran desert region of maricopa county, arizona, gps defense sniper school has, been the sniper school of choice for elite military units from all branches of the service, tier 1 law enforcement agencies from around the country, and nationally ranked civilian precision rifle competitors since it was established in 1998. He deployed in 1966 as a military policeman, but immediately volunteered for combat and was soon transferred to the 1st marine division sniper platoon, stationed at hill 55, south of da nang. After attending urban sniper school in 1993, i then had the honor of serving as a marine corps scout sniper as a part of operation continue hope in somalia in 1994. In the annals of marine corps history, the name typically associated with sniping is gunnery sgt.

It gives more a sense of what the training was than hathcocks book, although marine sniper. A marine student undergoing the 2nd marine division combat skills centers prescout sniper course prepares to move during a stalking exercise at. The school trains soldiers in marksmanship, sniper equipment and tactics, collection of battlefield intelligence, stalking and other sniper related skills. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. The military occupational specialty mos is currently considered a secondary mos, meaning it is not open to new recruits. Within the army and marines each have their sniper schools. I enlisted right of out of high school in 2004 and then served in various capacities with the third ranger battalion after getting through the ranger indoctrination program ripmachine gunner, machine gun team leader, grenadier, team leader, designated marksman, sniper, sniper team leader, and master sniper. A look into what marines must go through in order to become scout snipers. The marine scout sniper school is the most elite military sniper school on earth. Based on the life and times of sergeant carlos hathcock an american soldier who apparently eventually became the posterboy of the marine sniper program the book seemed an interesting prospect at first. Aug 22, 20 marine corps logistics base barstow, calif.

The war in the jungles of vietnam was dangerous enough. Rollie pennington, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of scout sniper course, school of infantry east, gives tips on the basics of cover and concealment. Marine corps scout sniper training the balance careers. Witnessed by lieutenant homer johnson, the distance was later plotted on a map. Mar 05, 2017 the marine corps is facing a critical gap of scout snipers due to the high washout rates at sniper school, so the corps is looking at changes to how the elite sharpshooters are trained, say.

The marine corps is facing a critical gap of scout snipers due to the high washout rates during training, so the corps is looking at changes to. After returning to active duty, hathcock helped establish the marine corps scout sniper school at the marine base in quantico, virginia. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The us army sniper school was established in 1987, at the infantry center at fort benning, ga, and continues to produce topnotch snipers today. An expert marksman in boot camp, he was sent to sniper school at camp pendleton. Two tours in vietnam, and a marine corps reenlistment in his lifetime, along with numerous awards for his marksmanship, the nva was never able to take him out.

A marine scout snipers journey to college education in. Jake wood served four years in the marine corps, deploying to iraq in 2007 and afghanistan in 2008. The thing about navy seal snipers we all should know. 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. Marines scout sniper 0317 is a secondary military occupational specialty mos open to marines with certain qualifications. Feb 24, 2010 the function is much broader in the marines. He is also the author of marshalling the faithful, goodnight saigon, jungle rules, and the fictional jack valentine marine sniper series. Marine corps infantrymen and reconnaissance marines that have graduated from a u. The royal marines have a well earned reputation for being among the best sniper units in the world. This book was written after the death of carlos hathcock, in 1999. In the book marine sniper 93 confirmed kills by charles henderson the author of silent warrior is an explosive true story on how staff sergeant hathcock became americas deadliest sniper. After his service, he founded a sniper school, but a bigger enemy was at work against him carlos hathcock passed away in 1999 from multiple sclerosis. The lefthanded firer can become a sniper, but all material in this book is referenced to the righthanded firer.

This intense training course makes us marine scout snipers. Marine corps scout sniper mos 0317 the balance careers. By gunnery sergeant andrew sullivan special to the discovery channel wanted to do a series on the toughest military schools. He graduated scout sniper school top of his class and in 2007 was awarded the navy and marine. This book is very well written in a style that makes it easy to understand and follow. United states marine corps scout sniper is a secondary mos designator of u. These soldiers put the marine scout sniper course to shame. One of the first elite schools for warriors that comes to mind for most, whether a civilian or military member, is the scout sniper basic course.

Benning is known as the home of the infantry and is where nearly all of the infantry specific schools are located, so it was a natural place for the sniper school. When you volunteer to undergo sniper training, you accept one of the most demanding challenges the army has to offer. A marine corps scout sniper mos 0317 is a historical and highly desired position within the u. Coughlin is a bit more egotistical than hathcock and took no sh. An american sniper in korea soldier of fortune magazine.

The school will now receive its funding from the base and is also allowing other branches of the armed forces to attend the 10weeklong. Royal marine snipers may be found in the recce troops of 40, 42 and 45 commando. I believe the authors purpose on why he wrote this book is because he wanted to tell the story of one of the best marine snipers to ever live and to let. Benning, ga post weather station det 5, 18th weather squadron special operations recruiting tacom fleet management expansion fmx task force 128 u. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u.

The 2019 commandants professional reading list cprl represents an updated version of those books most pertinent for professional development and critical thinking at each level. Charles hendersons marine sniper is a dramatized account of the life of a vietnam war sniper. He was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills and hundreds of probable kills during the vietnam war. Every branch of the military uses snipers in some capacity. We structure training to fit the needs of the client. The seals, cct, and army rangers all have sniper elements in their units. Ill explain the sniper role first, this will give you a view of what both marine and army snipers do. The sniper rifle used by the marine corps is a marine corps designed and produced bolt action, 7. The usmc scout sniper school is widely regarded in the military as the finest sniper training program. Special operations target interdiction course soticspecial operations forces sniper course basic. The term scout sniper is only used officially by the marine corps, but it does not. Carlos hathcock, the subject of the biography, was born in 1942 and died in 1999. Apr 21, 2020 dod schools fort benning general services administration gsa mission and installation contracting command, directorate of contracting, ft. Mar 18, 2020 united states army sniper course site.

This is an excellent true story about carlos hathcock, marine sniper, and his comrades and friends. Teaches advanced police oriented sniping techniques proven through use by the hrt. Jun 25, 2019 the scout sniper basic course moved from its previous location at 3rd marine regiment to mcb hawaii, kaneohe bays regimental schools, in order to more efficiently train devil dogs of the 3rd marine division. Today, hunter hughes is a senior faceoff specialist for no. This confirmation eludes him in his war, snatched away by an officer who calls in an air strike. The doors opened on the newly formed united states army sniper school in 1987 at fort benning georgia. And although they all have their respective sniper schools, there is one school that stands out the united states marine corps scout sniper school the usmc scout sniper school is widely regarded in the military as the finest sniper training program.

And although they all have their respective sniper schools, there is one school that stands out the united states marine corps scout sniper school. Mar 28, 2019 in order to become a marine sniper, you must complete a training course at one of the four school of infantry locations. The setting sun on a marine corps legend, gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock the start of modern marine corps scout sniper instructor school by dick culver have been in on the marine corps scout sniper evolution since about 1966 when i was the s3 of the 2nd reconnaissance battalion at camp lejeune. The start of modern marine corps scout sniper instructor. The job doesnt end with the fallout of formation or weekend liberty. Scout snipers must earn the rank of lance corporal, be selected by their battalion to. The marine corps is facing a critical gap of scout snipers due to the high washout rates at sniper school, so the corps is looking at changes to how the elite sharpshooters are trained, say officials. He is the author of the critically acclaimed military classics marine sniper and silent warrior, which first chronicled the exploits of usmc sniper carlos hathcock. The primary mission of the sniper is to deliver long range, precision fire. Its continuous existence reflects the longest sniper training course in the history of the us army and is a testament to the high priority sniper training now enjoys among the armys leadership. Each recce troop includes a sniper section which fields 45 2man sniper teams. Sniper school students dont aspire to a mere occupation, to be a scout sniper is a way of life. In american sniper and life, purpose overcomes pain of war.

The army sniper school is a 5 week program while the marine scout sniper receive 9 weeks of specialized training. Scout snipers must earn the rank of lance corporal, be selected by their battalion to join the scoutsniper platoon, and complete an approved scoutsniper course in order to receive this designation. As with all secondary mos, you cant enter directly from boot camp into this job, but the marine corps has considered changing scout sniper to a primary mos due to declining enrollment. Jun, 2016 a marine student undergoing the 2nd marine division combat skills centers prescout sniper course prepares to move during a stalking exercise at camp lejeune, n.

The marines combine the sniper and recon elements into one mos to support the infantry battalion where as the armys generally just take out high value targets though their snipers can be. Scout snipers receive specialized marksman training at the marine corps scout sniper school. Previously, the school only trained marines with the regiment. The hrt sniper school colocated with the usmc sniper schools. The latest sniper course has just completed at commando training centre royal marines. The scoutsniper the marine corps sniper is a marine who as been carefully screened, selected, and has undergone comprehensive training in advanced infantry and marksmanship techniques. The scout sniper basic course moved from its previous location at 3rd marine regiment to mcb hawaii, kaneohe bays regimental schools, in order to more efficiently train devil dogs of the 3rd marine division. Charles henderson is a veteran of more than twentythree years in the united states marine corps, with a distinguished career spanning from vietnam to the gulf war, after which he retired as a chief warrant officer. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine corps usmc sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Marine corps scoutsniper training manual by us government. Jan 22, 2000 an expert marksman in boot camp, he was sent to sniper school at camp pendleton. In order to become a marine sniper, you must complete a training course at one of the four school of infantry locations. Sure enough, an enemy sniper rose to the bait, plinking a shot at the marine linesand taking in return a deadon shot that ended his sniping career. At graduation he received a little red book that purported to be the complete sniper s manual.