The association was started in 1998, and received its irs ruling as a 501c19 veterans organization in 2004. Reviewed in the united states on december 29, 2019. Marine corps scout sniper mos 0317 the balance careers. 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. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Marine corps shooting teams united states marine corps. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. Marines and other service members participated in the 2019 interservice rifle marksmanship competition at weapons training battalion aboard marine corps base quantico june 24 30. A percentage of our proceeds are used to support deployed snipers. This book is for anyone looking for a book that shows the thoughts of someone who is about to stop the heartbeat of another living person for the prosperity of their side of the battle. He stalked the viet cong behind enemy lineson their own ground.
Home 2019 commandants professional reading list research. Mike houstons trained eye, the evidence points to an experienced sniper, someone trained, as houston was, by the u. Corps new sniper rifle now fully operational united. United states marine corps scout sniper association. White feather carlos hathcock usmc scout sniper for sale.
Henderson wrote the original book about hathcock, marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills also. In the latest highintensity thriller in the new york times bestselling sniper series, marine gunnery sergeant kyle swanson is sent into. The mk mod 7 long range sniper rifle is a boltaction, precisionfiring rifle that. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible. In his book, american sniper, kyle describes his longest successful shot. 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. Hathcock is the subject of a number of books including. You get to see how the other services operate, and they get to see how you operate as well. However due to being improperly stored around of books it has a mild to. 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. Marines are already calling their first new sniper rifle. The 99 percent of the us population that does not have to serve in the military should read this book.
This book contains details of his training under lt land with the one shot, one kill idea for snipers. Apr 02, 2020 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. This book was written after the death of carlos hathcock, in 1999. It is a combinedarms task force known for its focus on aggressiveness and the offensive. 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. Never to take more than one shot from one location, listen, look, be aware of surroundings. 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. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. List of historically notable united states marines. The new mark mod 7 sniper rifle, a favorite of navy seals is. Support more free survival info, by following us on. 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. 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. Written by peter r senich and published by paladin press.
The marine corps rifle team preformed well this year with two shooters setting new interservice records. Marines scout sniper 0317 is a secondary military occupational specialty mos open to marines with certain qualifications. This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at accomplishing the misson assigned to them in a time of war. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. United states marine corps marine recruiting marines. Fb friends i am pleased to announce the release of my newest book sniping in the trenches. Navy seal chris kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in united states military history. This book is filled with fascinating stories of real snipers and rare photographs unseen for 100 years. The modular data book is made from milspec materials and construction. A marine student undergoing the 2nd marine division combat skills center prescout sniper course looks through an m40a5 sniper rifle at camp lejeune, n. What is the difference between a marine sniper and an army. For auction is a us marine corps scout sniper book on ww2 and korean wars. The binder is a six ring polydura plastic for easy data organization and retention. Jun 25, 2019 the marine sniper course is taught twice a year, and the range can be used for sustained training by any requesting sniper units throughout the rest of the year.
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. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. Former marine corps officer, former usmc scout sniper, foreign special forces officer, law enforcement officers, and competitive tactical riflemen. Thank you for considering storm tactical precision rifle data books for your team, unit, or personal training. A tale of me a marine scout snipers journey through the. Learn more about marine corps recruiting requirements to earn our title. By giving us your email, you are opting in to the marine corps times daily news roundup. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. The marines just switched their main sniper rifle marine corps.
United states marine corps scout sniper is a secondary mos designator of u. Apr 09, 2018 by giving us your email, you are opting in to the marine corps times daily news roundup. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. The marine corps confirmed in early april that its snipers would get the mk mod 7 sniper rifle to replace the m40 rifle, versions of which the corps snipers have been carrying since the early. Marine corps scout sniper training the balance careers. Marine corps base quantico, va recon marines and scout snipers now have a new weapon in their arsenal. Topranked sniper kyle swanson was a promising young marine on a dangerous peacekeeping mission in mogadishu when he first captured the cobra, and a lifelong blood feud began. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine. 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. In this series of thrillers, written by the authors of the new york times bestselling shooter. Us marine corps scoutsniper training manual is a very good sniper book and i brought you to buy it. The united states marine corps scout sniper association is nonpartisan, nonprofit, taxexempt, veterans service organization under section 501c19 of the internal revenue code. The sniper rifle used by the marine corps is a marine corps designed and produced bolt action, 7. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Time to hunt by stephen hunter, point of impact by stephen hunter, sniper one. 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. 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. Jul 17, 2019 marine corps base quantico, va recon marines and scout snipers now have a new weapon in their arsenal. 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. 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. You will be amazed to see how far sniping had advanced by 1918. That was the tagline of anthony swoffords bestselling gulf war memoir, jarhead, but it also neatly summed up my opinion of the book. Marine corps infantrymen and reconnaissance marines that have graduated from a u.
I believe this is a story about true american war hero. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. The pentagon has officially confirmed more than 150 of kyles kills the previous american record was 109, but it has declined to verify the astonishing total number for this book. He is the author of the critically acclaimed military classics marine sniper and silent warrior. Twenty years later kyle works for the cia while the cobra emerges from prison to become an efficient killing machine, and he has never slackened his hatred for swanson. One of the most legendary combat heroes with exceptional confirmed kill counts is usmc sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii. Its still wrapped in factory plastic so its never been used or read. Us marine gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock held the record from 1967 to 2002 at 2,286 m 2,500 yd. Storm tactical, precision rifle data books, usmc sniper. The marine sniper course is taught twice a year, and the range can be used for sustained training by any requesting sniper units throughout the rest of the year.
Marine corps is replacing its existing sniper rifles with a newer model that fires a heavier, longerrange bullet. Us marine corps sniper manual fmfm b us navy seal patrol leaders handbook. Modular sniper data book range estimation offset refill sheets. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper, swanson faces intrigue. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. May 11, 2018 the marine corps confirmed in early april that its snipers would get the mk mod 7 sniper rifle to replace the m40 rifle, versions of which the corps snipers have been carrying since the early.
Corps new sniper rifle now fully operational united states. The head instructor of my us army sniper school left a couple of weeks in to our class in order to take on marine corps scout sniper school he returned less than two weeks later to finish up our class because he washed out. Storm tactical, precision rifle data books, usmc sniper, army. 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. Carlos hathcock, the subject of the biography, was born in 1942 and died in 1999. Justin crago set a new record for the kistler trophy, shooting a 79638x and staff. Each marine shall read a minimum of five books from the commandants choice or.
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