https://taskandpurpose.com/news/last-marine-scout-sniper-class/
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.

https://www.guns.com/news/2024/01/09/marines-hold-final-last-scout-sniper-course-ends-program
This left the last eight Marines to pass through the Scout Sniper Course at the School of Infantry at Camp Geiger, North Carolina, which began in October, to close it out on Dec. 15, 2023. However

https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/12/28/the-marine-corps-has-trained-its-final-8-scout-snipers/
Marines in the final scout sniper course breathe in tear gas during a training event at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 13. (Lance Cpl. Zachary Candiani/Marine Corps) The last eight Marines

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Marine Corps Scout Sniper Course | THE LAST CLASS With the implementation of Force Design 2030, Marine scout snipers have been replaced with MOS 0322 Reconna

https://www.trngcmd.marines.mil/Units/Weapons-Training-Battalion/Scout-Sniper-Instructor-School/
Provides institutional marksmanship instruction to Entry-Level Training at The Basic School, provide Unit Commanders with an additional resource of graduates (Marines) who have obtained the required knowledge, skills and capacity to conduct combat marksmanship and small arms training in techniques, procedures, and theory in order to provide Marine Corps units the ability to coach and train

https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Articles/Article/3057380/urban-sniper-course-the-art-and-science-of-sniping/
Eight U.S. Marine Corps scout snipers attend a five-week advanced marksmanship course commonly known as the Urban Sniper Course. The Marines used this time to refine and hone their marksmanship skills to maintain maximum proficiency at Camp Hansen on May, News from the Combat Center

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps_Scout_Sniper
United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper (MOS 0317, formerly 8541) was a secondary MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) designator of U.S. Marine Corps infantrymen and reconnaissance Marines that have graduated from a U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper School. Scout Snipers must earn the rank of Lance Corporal, be selected by their battalion to join the scout-sniper platoon, and complete an

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44-i3SSzXCY
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Rollie Pennington, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Scout Sniper Course, School of Infantry East, gives tips on

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/917117/last-marine-corps-scout-sniper-course-soi-e-known-distance-pre-qualification
U.S. Marines with Scout Sniper Course, School of Infantry-East, participate in a known distance pre-qualification assessment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 12, 2023. This

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F0Uo0e9BrM
For decades, the only way to join the Marines' proud fraternity of elite snipers was through the grueling Scout Sniper Course. From basic grunts to Recon Ma

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Abraham Martinez, a student with the Marine Corps Scout Sniper Course, School of Infantry-East, aims down range with a MK 22 sniper rifle during a distance

https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/3088609/us-marines-improve-advanced-marksmanship-with-aerial-sniper-training/
Eight U.S. Marine Corps scout snipers conducted aerial sniper training during the 22.2 iteration of the Urban Sniper Course at Camp Schwab on June 15. After completing the training and graduating from

https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2020/08/11/new-proof-of-concept-marine-scout-course-put-on-hold-indefinitely/
The new 0315 Marine scout sniper course was seen as as a "proof of concept" that would a bring new dimension to the Corps' sharpshooting community. But before the first course could actually

https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2021/03/19/marine-corps-launches-shortened-recon-sniper-course/
The Reconnaissance Training Company, stationed out of Camp Pendleton, California, has created a nine-week reconnaissance sniper course that was launched on Jan. 19, Coffee or Die, run by veteran

https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/2292500/hide-and-seek-us-marines-with-scout-snipers-course-participate-in-stalking-exer/
U.S. Marines with the Scout Sniper Course 2-20, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Battalion, School of Infantry - West, participated in a stalking and infiltration course in the Romeo

https://www.trngcmd.marines.mil/Units/School-of-Infantry-West/Advanced-Infantry-Training-Battalion/Reconnaissance-Training-Company/
The Reconnaissance Training Company (RTC) has the honor of hosting some of the militaries most demanding training as it strives to produce Reconnaissance Marines and Scout Snipers. The training that students undergo while attending any of our courses is mentally and physically challenging by design. To be successful as a Reconnaissance Marine

https://www.liveabout.com/marine-corps-scout-sniper-training-3332785
The Scout Sniper Basic Course moved from its previous location at 3rd Marine Regiment to MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay's Regimental Schools, in order to more efficiently train devil dogs of the 3rd Marine Division. The school will now receive its funding from the base and is also allowing other branches of the Armed Forces to attend the 10-week-long

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marine-corps-scout-snipers-elimination/
The Marine Corps' decision to eliminate Scout Sniper Platoons was first announced in a message from Marine Lt. Gen. David J. Furness, deputy commandant for plans, policies, and operations

https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/The-Last-Marine-Scout-Sniper-Class-Graduates-12-15-23/5-2688585/
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. The last HOGs night will take place the night before, aboard Camp Geiger in North Carolina. Marine scout sniper candidates are initially called

https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marine-corps-scout-sniper-mos-0317/
A Marine Corps Scout Sniper (MOS 0317) is a historical and highly desired position within the U.S. Marines. Scout Snipers receive specialized marksman training at the Marine Corps Scout Sniper School. The Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) is currently considered a secondary MOS, meaning it is not open to new recruits. Learn more about how you

https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/02/28/marines-remove-scout-sniper-platoons-from-infantry-battalions/
Marine scout snipers conduct long-range live-fire training at Camp Fuji, Japan, in March 2022. (Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado/Marine Corps)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew R. Goin, front, and Cpl. Sean T. Hall, students with the Marine Corps Scout Sniper Course, School of Infantry-East, stage their weapons down during a distance

https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/3057380/urban-sniper-course-the-art-and-science-of-sniping/
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Trevor Hancock, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires his rifle during an Urban Sniper Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May