Provide training and education to future and current infantry unit leaders within an infantry battalion. The methodologies used are designed to put infantry unit leaders in situations that prepare them to assume the role of the commander in their absence. The course allows the students’ the ability to develop their decision-making and adaptive leadership skills by demonstrating them in a training environment. The desired end state is to develop the technical skills, tactical decision making and leadership of the student.
To develop an infantry NCO that trains and leads their unit, in accordance with his commander's intent, across the Range of Military Operations (ROMO) with a bias for action that supports the Marine Corps maneuver warfare philosophy in a complex operating environment.
Decision Making
METT-T Analysis
Assessing the problem/ situation
Developing the problem/ situation
Formulate a decision
Communicating the decision
Adapting to change
Conduct post combat actions
Understanding of MCDP 1 and MCDP 1-3
Fire Support Planning/Integration
Machinegun Employment
Mortar Employment
Assault Employment
Anti-Armor Employment
Patrolling
Offensive Operations
Defensive Operations
Urban Operations
Duration: 6 Weeks
To train a Marine in the knowledge and skills required of a Scout Sniper serving in an Infantry Battalion or Reconnaissance unit. During this course, instruction focuses on the fundamentals of Scout Sniper field skills, marksmanship, and mission planning. Marines qualify on the M40 series sniper rifle, M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS), and M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle (SASR). The course culminates with a comprehensive field exercise that evaluates the Marine's ability to perform all duties required of a Scout Sniper serving in an Infantry Battalion or a Reconnaissance unit.
Land Navigation
Known Distance Marksmanship
Surveillance
Unknown Distance Marksmanship
Limited Visibility Target Engagement
Call for Fire
High-Frequency Communications
Mission Planning
Reconnaissance and Surveillance Patrolling
Students will run a PFT on the course convene date, they must achieve a 235 or higher to begin training. Scout Sniper Course is very physically demanding, therefore students must arrive in a high state of physical fitness. Additionally, students should be proficient in the following Training and Readiness events:
0300-COMM-1001-1006
0317-M40-2001-2004
0300-PAT-2001-2007
0300-FSPT-2001-2004
0317-OPS-2001-2004
0317-MARK-2001-2004
0317-SURV-2001
0317-WPNS-2001-2003