UMSC Scout/Sniper preperation?

Question

I plan on joining the marines in the next couple of years and becoming a scout/sniper. Does anyone have any tips on how I can prepare my self for this?

Answer 1

I agree with lana_sands, although...

You can't just sign up for this MOS. You volunteer for the training. First and foremost you must be in the grunts, although there have been several MP's that have been selected for this program. If your recruiter has said that you are guaranteed this MOS, he's lying to you. As far as tips, nope, none. You either make it through the training or you don't. There is no guarantee.

Answer 2

Your in luck! I just had a guy ask me about this a few days ago. By the way it was a Best answer to the question: "Are there vision requirements for being a sniper?"
Requirements:

Male, volunteer

0300-Infantry MOS.

E2 - E7(No officers).

expert rifleman.Minimum Requirements:

having a second class or higher swim qualification.

a first-class score on their Physical Fitness Test (PFT).

eye sight correctable to 20/20.

not colour blind.

no office hours.

Non-Judicial Punishments within 6 months.

qualify for a secret security clearance.

and posses a GT score of 110 or higher.



For a perfect score:

3 mile run in 18 minutes, 20 deadhang pull-ups(No Swinging)

100 sit-up/crunchs under two minutes.

500 meter swim using side or breast stroke.

50 meter swim holding a weight out of water, tread water for 30 seconds holding a weight out of water, no signs of panic.

Or:

Two of the better ways of becoming a Scout/Sniper are through a Recon unit or an Infantry Battalion.

First join the Marine Corps with an Infantry MOS. While in Boot Camp you will need to shoot Expert on the rifle range, become at least a second class swimmer and score a high first class PFT.

Upon completion of Infantry training you will be given the opportunity to volunteer for Recon or Force Recon.

If you successfully complete their indoc you will be sent to a Recon unit where you will first qualify as a Recon Marine then given the opportunity to volunteer for Scout/Sniper School.

BN Recon and Force Recon have school seats assigned to them for every S/S School.

Lastly:


The other way is to be sent to an Infantry Battalion and then volunteer for the Scout/Sniper Platoon.

The S/S Plt runs indocs annually and pulls in personnel from the BN.


Each Sniper unit runs its own version of the indoc but they are all extremely difficult. Once in the unit you will go through all the training to become a sniper before ever going to S/S School.

Once at the school you will be expected to have all the basic knowledge of a Scout/Sniper and the advanced knowledge of an infantry Marine.
You will show up with everything that you will need to make it through the school including your ghillie suit.
There are no second chances at the school and drops are a daily occurrence.
Marine Snipers are generally regarded as the best snipers in the world.

Answer 3

Practice not moving and laying in the same position for more than 48 hours, try not eating for days and only sipping water. Try hitting a target the size of a human head at around 1000 meters 100% of the time.

Answer 4

Make sure that there is a boat space for a scout/sniper. Sometimes - all the spaces are filled and you won't get the MOS that you want.

Answer 5

Put a bag over your head and sit in the same position for three days. If you don't have the patients, forget it.

Also go squirrel hunting with a deer rifle. Start shooting them at 800 yards.

Answer 6

Seek treatment for dyslexia. Just kidding. Get in the best physical shape you can. Don't smoke, drink or do drugs. Protect your eyes. Good luck.

Answer 7

If your can shoot a rifle good then it ll be harder . They will teach you how to but you better be above average cuz they wont invest time in you. and everything else they said above.

Answer 8

work out buy a and practice

Answer 9

LOTS I MEAN LOTS OF PHYSICAL CONDITIONING, AND IF YOU HAVE A CONSCIENCE FIND SOME WAY OF GETTING RID OF IT