A fascinating and detailed look inside Marine sniper operations and training, this manual is the reason that U. The Marine Corps sniper is a Marine who has been carefully screened, selected, and has undergone comprehensive training in advanced infantry and marksmanship techniques. This manual is a guide for USMC Scout Snipers training and operations, written in the 80s nonetheless it is still a good training source as well as a valuable reference book for studying sniping history.
This sniper training manual -- used by the Marksmanship Training Unit of the Marine Corps Development and Education Command in Quantico, Virginia -- is packed with information on every aspect of the art and science of sniping.
A fascinating and detailed look This Handbook illustrates the proper and effective methods of scout-sniping in offensive combat and defensive force-protection. It also covers selection, training, employment, equipment selection and care. 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. The Corps set about training and fielding a Over 5, total pages They are task organized as a highly trained six man team capable of conducting specific missions behind enemy lines.
Skip to content. Presented in lesson-plan format, the U. The sniper's training, combined with the inherent accuracy of his rifle, firmly establishes him as a valuable addition to the Supporting arms available to the infantry commander. The Scout Sniper is a Marine highly skilled in fieldcraft and marksmanship who delivers long range, precision fire at selected targets from concealed positions.
The primary mission of a sniper in combat is to support combat operations by delivering precision fire on selected targets from concealed positions. The sniper also has a secondary mission of gathering information for intelligence purposes.
Publication date Topics United States. Russell collection: 1. Organization : The estimate of the situation ; The staff in small wars ; Composition of the force -- 3.
Logistics : Introduction ; Supply ; Transportation -- 4. Training : Character and purpose of small wars training ; Training during concentration ; Training en route on board ship ; Training in the theater of operations ; Training programs and schedules -- 5.
Initial operations : Neutral zones ; Movement inland ; Military territorial organization ; Methods of pacification -- 6. Infantry patrols : Small war tactics ; Orders and general instructions ; Organizing the infantry patrol ; Feeding the personnel ; The march ; Reconnaissance and security ; Laying ambushes ; Attacking ambushes ; Attacking houses and small bivouacs ; Strategems and ruses ; River crossings ; Special operations -- 7.
Mounted detachments : Introduction ; Care of animals ; Procurement of animals ; Mounted detachments ; Hastily organized mounted patrols -- 8. Convoys and convoy escorts : Definitions -- 9. Aviation : Introduction ; Composition and organization ; Selection and preparation of bases ; General conduct of air operations ; Employment of reconnaissance aviation ; Combat support ; Air transport -- River operations : River operations in general ; Types and characteristics of boats ; Preparation for river operations ; Occupation of a river -- Instructors must devote time for serious background reading in recommended literature, course texts, and contemplation of a conceptual approach that will capture the imagination of their students.
Another important objective of this course must be to stimulate original thought and persistent interest on the part of the student. Author : United States. Navy Dept. Forces not assigned to the unified commanders are commanded by the CNO and Commandant Naval Control of Shipping officers and convoy commanders before sailing in wartime. The briefings would include evasive routing instructions for independent sailers , operating procedures for
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