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Current Marine Corps doctrine is (or appears at least appears to be) leaning toward the addition of at least a designated marksman down to the squad level and a scout sniper team available at the Platoon level.
What adjustments Corps wide will be required to provide that capability is still being argued at the highest levels. Perhaps the Corps will be forced to sacrifice another Marine Infantry Regiment in the process or even worse if the proposed 2020 staffing level of a 180,000 member active duty Corps is to be realised.
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Was snipers used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as Sharpshooters.
Did the marine snipers use hollow point rounds in Vietnam?
Officially, like the US Army snipers which used "Match" full metal jacketed bullets in their XM-21s (M14 US Rifles) in Vietnam, the Corps was also governed by the Geneva rules of war.
Was a sniper used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as "Sharpshooters."
Do you use bb guns in boys scout?
BB guns are often used at Cub Scout camp. Boy Scout camps often have 22 single shot rifles and 12 gauge shotguns (skeet).
Why doesn't the us military train female snipers?
Communist countries used female snipers during WW2.
What was the main use of the snipers in World War 2?
Well Snipers were in evrey squad but just a Sniper team was used for Recon.
Navy SEAL sniper vs Marine Recon sniper vs Army Ranger sniper who's better?
Between a SEAL, Marine, and an Army Ranger, it can vary. One of the best snipers was Carlos Norman Hathcock II. This Marine had 93 confirmed kills. Another was a SEAL by the name of Chris Kyle who had 160 confirmed kills.
What is scout image?
A scout image is a preliminary image or draft that is used for planning and preparing before creating the actual final image. It helps in visualizing the concept, layout, and overall design of the final product. Scout images are often used in various industries such as advertising, film, and graphic design.
How do marine guns get their names?
Marine Guns are often named after animals, or the person who invented or developed them. The code letters are used as part of the series in which they were developed.
What exactly is a humminbird marine radio?
A Humminbird marine radio is a wireless radio used on marine vessels. It looks similar to a walkie-talkie and often includes channels that provide weather information.
Snipers in the Vietnam war?
1. USA snipers used the XM21 weapons system (M14 rifle) w/Redfield scopes 2. USMC snipers used bolt action hunting rifles 3. NVA snipers used bolt action Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant rifle US missions: body count; priority targets, sappers. NVA missions: officers, commo men, crew served wpns.
What is a jar head?
"Jarhead" is a slang term often used to refer to a Marine, particularly in the United States Marine Corps. It originated from the high and tight haircut that Marines typically have, resembling a jar's shape.
