This united states marine corps sniper training manual used by the marksmanship training unit of the marine corps development and education commandcontains everything there is to know about the highstakes world of usmc sniping. Scout snipers are skilled in enemy surveillance, stealth, and concealment, as well as longrange marksmanship. Usmc policydoctrine fleet marine force manuals fmfms. The military manuals pdf page is about as comprehensive a source you can find. Marine corps infantrymen and reconnaissance marines that have graduated from a u. Navy regulations, 1990 b marine corps manual c mco 52l5. This course includes instruction in advanced marksmanship at high angles with the m40 series sniper rifle, m82a3. Marine corps scoutsniper training manual and it was written by us government, usmc development education command staff. I got a question for any retired marine scout snipers, i have been looking for the marine scout sniper field handbook for a long.
Marine corps scoutsniper training manual delta press. Drawing on a vast, firsthand knowledge of sniper skills, former british army sniper and sniper instructor mark spicer describes the role of the sniper in peace and in war, in reconnaissance and countersurveillance, in cities, in vehicles, at night and by day. Usmc scout sniper training manual brookline booksmith. It is intended for use by commanders, staffs, trainers, snipers, and soldiers at training posts, army schools, and units. Looking for a marine sniper manual circa 19661972 if you go to.
Marine corps scoutsniper training manual by us government. Field manual us marine corps sniper m40a1 1981 electronic item downloadable pdf format easy print 202 pages 9. Marine corps m40 sniper rifle maintenance manual public intelligence. The marine corps logo, which is the proper combination of a wordmark and the marine corps eagle, globe and anchor.
With our soldiers and marines fighting insurgents in afghanistan and iraq, it is essential that we give them a manual that provides principles and guidelines for counterinsurgency operations. Survival school survival training and classes, sere. In april 2018, the us marine corps announced it would field a usmc specific version of socoms mk mod 7 sniper rifle manufactured at nswc crane. Once you completed the transaction you will receive a link in your email to download the pdf field manual as many times as you want from the website. Marine corps by 1965 until being replaced by the m16 rifle beginning in 1968. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Scout sniper plat lt richards log train capt jenson bas lt yablonski 2. Army sniper field training manual 2310 marine corps sniper training manual fmfmb navy seals sniper manual and course syllabus i know i downloaded this bad boy. Sco p e every marine is first and foremost, a rifleman. Marine corps scoutsniper training manual pdf us government desert publications this sniper training manual used by the marksmanship training. Fmfm 1 warfighting to understand the marine corps philosophy of warfighting, we first need an appreciation for the nature of war itself its moral and physical characteristics and demands. Association secretary, who told an audience hed hoped to write a book.
Armored force field manual, 81mm mortal squad and platoon fm 1727. Radio operators handbook united states marine corps. Those 3 manuals sorta relate to one another if you ask me. We will not be able to provide the appropriate ammunition for this particular weapon. Special forces sniper training and employment this eprint c clandestine press 2007 fm 305. Upon attending the mountain scout sniper course a sniper must bring the weapon systems they intend to utilize on the range. United states marine corps scout sniper mos 0317, formerly 8541 is a secondary mos military occupational specialty designator of u. This field manual provides information needed to train and equip snipers and to aid them in their missions and operations. Here it is, the actual training guide for the deadliest snipers on the battlefield the graduates of the usmc scout sniper school at quantico.
Usmc scout sniper field manual fm 740 scout dog training and employment 1973 fm 785. Looking for a marine sniper manual circa 19661972 snipers. Color usage, which consists of an approved palette of specific colors. Change the publication short title to read mcwp 3 15. The m14 rifle, officially the united states rifle, caliber 7. Marine corps scoutsniper training manual us government, usmc development education command staff on. Nov 17, 2020 a marine corps scout sniper mos 0317 is very needed during times of war and combat. Field manual no 2310 2310 17 august 1994 headquarters department of the army august 1994 page 215.
Typography, which consists of an approved family of type fonts. This page provides direction to authentic current digital versions of publications issued by headquarters marine corps staff agencies, major commands, and other dod and federal agencies that issue. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading u. Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301a, rifle marksmanship, provides the doctrin e, techni ques, and pro cedures for marine corps rifle marksma nship.
Marine corps mountain warfare training center staff s3. There really is a field manual for everything plumbing common wood and metal repair carpentry basic electricity welding theory and application. This is a guide to the correct use of united states marine corps brand elements. Usmc scout sniper association, may 20, 2015 december 30, 2015, news, 0 in motion targets hosted the 2015 steel challenge on may 1617 in kettle falls, washington. May 11, 2015 usmc raid operations field fortifications military operations on urbanized terrain mout caching techniques special reconnaissance tactics for special forces.
The purpose of this course is to train scout snipers to be tactically and technically proficient in complex, compartmentalized, mountainous terrain. 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. Marine corps scout snipers are deployed to both urban population centers and rural landscapes to effectively engage individual targets. Marine corps scoutsniper training manual paperback march 1, 1989 by us government author, usmc development education command staff author 4.
Marine corps mountain warfare training center staff s. A common view among marines of the nature of war is a necessary base for the development of a cohesive doctrine. 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. Scout snipers must earn the rank of lance corporal, be selected by their battalion to join the scout sniper platoon, and complete an. Oct 07, 2014 organizational and intermediatemaintenance manual with repair parts list rplforsniper rifle, 7. The sniper operations manual, here after referred to as the som, is the. This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer through the material needed to conduct sniper training. While the m40a6 is being retained for use in training and as an alternate platform, the mk mod 7 has operationally replaced the venerable m40 series rifles as the primary sniper rifle for the corps. Change the publication short title to read mcwp 315. Commandant of the marine corps distribution list military occupational specialties manual a mco 1200. Radio frequency communications principles navedtra 14189 ww. They direct tactical employment of the field artillery unit in combat, and coordinate units fire with other artillery units with mortar, air, and naval surface fire support ships. It was published by desert publications and has a total of 192 pages in the book. Scout sniper manual us marine corps sniper manual fmfm b.
I figured that many people are curious as to what makes a sniper, how snipers train, what snipers do and how they do it. Berlin informationcenter for transatlantic security. Scout sniper manual pdf counter sniper guide en 5151. Headquarters, united states marine corps washington, dc 203800001 23 feb 1999 foreword 1. Weapons company is not a tactical unit, and therefore no entry is shown. It is based on lessons learned from both historical and contemporary uw operations. Army and marine corps counterinsurgency field manual. Marine corps scoutsniper training manual kindle edition by government, us, command staff, usmc development education. I found it to be interesting reading so far here it is.
It has been 20 years since the army published a field manual devoted exclusively to counterinsurgency operations. May be very conspicuous to an enemy sniper, or other close. This manual covers all aspects of being a sniper in arma 2. Commandant of the marine corps distribution list subj. This commercial offtheshelf cots manual is published for the purpose of providing a military style and format operators manual for use by government authorized personnel issued the sr25 sniper rifle model systems, to include the u. Jun 15, 20 colt m1911a1 user if you gave me the choice of owning a colt 1911 or a million dollars, i would choose the million dollars and spend every last penny on colt 1911s. Sniping, sets forth the techniques and procedures for selecting, training, and employing scoutsnipers within the fleet marine forces. Fwiw, fm is a field manual and tm is a technical manual. Army special operations forces unconventional warfare.
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