PURPOSE
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.