Marine Corps Scout Sniper Course | THE LAST CLASS

Marine Corps Scout Sniper Course | THE LAST CLASS
With the implementation of Force Design 2030, Marine scout snipers have been replaced with MOS 0322 Reconnaissance Sniper Marines, as part of a 26-Marine Scout Platoon. The last 0317 class graduated December 15th, 2023.
00:00 Intro
00:06 Part 1 - Known Distance Qualification
04:15 Part 2 - Land Navigation Evaluation
07:02 Part 3 - Unknown Distance Qualification
11:15 Part 4 - Physical Fitness Assessment
14:17 Part 5 - Stalking Lane Evaluation
18:23 Part 6 - Culminating Event
Credit Sgt. Chandler Wilbourn
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[@loajump8522]

Im the guy who spent three months filming all of this. Glad to see it wasn't for nothing and people are seeing the last scout snipers in the Marine Corps. Probably the thing im proudest of in my career.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

That fire 🔥

[@TheAllAmericanReport]

Appreciate your time and effort!

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@TheAllAmericanReport yes

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@TheAllAmericanReport yes

[@wzayasfll]

My son is in there. I’m one proud momma! My husband and I were Army and we raised two Marines! One Scout Sniper and one air craft maintenance. They’re great sons!

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@loajump8522]

Is he parish?

[@DevadevamJagannatham]

The greatest joy for a son is to know their mum is proud of them. Make sure you tell it to him in person. He will cherish it to his senescence.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@DevadevamJagannatham nice

[@bama1usaf]

My father in law Bill Martin was a Scout Sniper in Vietnam, two tours. Wounded twice. His dad was in WW2 101st 506 PIR John Martin (BoB) RIP. Bill is a hoot to talk to. He has some wild stories.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@noelquiroz9030]

It brings tears to my eyes seen my son here .. so proud of you all .. 🫡

[@a.s.clifton544]

Reason number 0317 why I love Marine artillery (0844), King of Battle. Semper Fidelis, Devil Dogs.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@williamsmith8790]

It’s a crying shame. Scour Sniper is one of the MCs signature MOS. Just keep on whittling away all the things that made the Corps unique and effective and then wonder about why they vote to get rid of us someday.

[@edash3397]

I am an old hog and really have mixed feelings about this. Class 3/94 back when we were still branding and waterboarding.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Recon marine will now carry the legacy of marine corp snipers and infrantry marines have scout platoons

[@1BeGe]

@@emmanuelawosusi2365 Recon marines will get a recon sniper course that is a few weeks long of much less intense training. They will not have scout sniper name or MOS.

[@FitnessPlanB]

6/96 straight from SOI not one second in a line company. Best thing God ever blessed me with.

[@kingjehukhan8541]

Class 5/86 September-December 1986..where you at Jones! America's Team!

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@princessdeliabautista7498]

Salute wow ok good luck sniffer Nice one man good experience exercise training good job sir god bless you all military sniper

[@tanjongmalim6869]

Is tough ... respect to those who had push through

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Yes

[@SmallCatHimself]

Always love the snipers. They will help you.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@navrhy3075]

One of my biggest regrets, washing out of this class. Great guys I got to meet.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@NightSeekerOfTheDark]

What was the hardest part?

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@NightSeekerOfTheDark probably the stalking

[@stronkboi8670]

I’m going to basic this summer and I was pissed when I learned that they’re phasing these guys out

[@neymarsenna787]

War is a racket. You are a fool for joining.

[@Scott_Buchanan]

Has warfare changed that much? I don’t understand why they are phasing them out

[@parawill7074]

@@Scott_Buchanan - You guys should do a bit of research on how the services have changed throughout our history since WW2. We have technologies today that limits putting more men and women behind enemy lines for reconnaissance and surveillance. Yes, there are shortcomings with drones and satellites, but there is a lot that goes into placing small teams deep into enemy territory, so the day was coming that a number of combat roles would be either phased out or reimagined in favor of technology. The battlefield dictates how we will fight and the lean on technology to limit putting troops in high risk operations a reality that everyone must accept. That is why our LRSU (Long Range Surveillance Units where I served in previously) have been disbanded. The world of technology put us out of business just like the Marine Scout Sniper. This is a normal process that the service branches go through every 20-50 yrs. Hell, even the Marines have given up their armored force and that now belongs to the Army. The Army is right now restructuring since we are done with the conflicts in Iraq and A-stan and going back to the division model. This happens during peacetime and right now the future threat is fighting a near peer, so we will see all types of change going on. I've been through it myself during my 20+ yr career.

[@alphaomega9255]

Good luck this summer, plenty of skill schools to learn from! go all the way to “being the best you can be” it will not be a disappointment.

[@parawill7074]

@@Scott_Buchanan - You guys should do a bit of research on how the services have changed throughout our history since WW2. We have technologies today that limits putting more men and women behind enemy lines for reconnaissance and surveillance. Yes, there are shortcomings with drones and satellites, but there is a lot that goes into placing small teams deep into enemy territory, so the day was coming that a number of combat roles would be either phased out or reimagined in favor of technology. The battlefield dictates how we will fight and the lean on technology to limit putting troops in high risk operations a reality that everyone must accept. That is why our LRSU (Long Range Surveillance Units where I served in previously) have been disbanded. The world of technology put us out of business just like the Marine Scout Sniper. This is a normal process that the service branches go through every 20-50 yrs. Hell, even the Marines have given up their armored force and that now belongs to the Army. The Army is right now restructuring since we are done with the conflicts in Iraq and A-stan and going back to the division model. This happens during peacetime and right now the future threat is fighting a near peer, so we will see all types of change going on. I've been through it myself during my 20+ yr career.

[@cmai000]

Gotta love those PIG trails.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@user-mw6mf8dg1e]

Good evening everyone

[@togiastotler2839]

Great evening

[@MapacheTheTacticalRacc]

Good evening

[@the-sj3vq]

Good evening John. Hope all is well.

[@jordonjohnson8346]

Good evening

[@MrJihadkoplo]

running with rugsack is always pain in the ass

[@vietphan916]

RIP CWO2 PENNINGTON. BECAME A CWO TO FIGHT FOR THE MOS

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Infrantry marines have scout platoons and reconnaissance marines have reconnaissance snipers

[@princessdeliabautista7498]

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[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@princessdeliabautista7498????

[@hul8376]

Why no hearing protection? I know they use a silencer but still it is loud enough for hearing damage over time.

[@clay.redlineadventures]

This guys are incredible and have a legendary, mission essential history in the USMC. It’s a shame that these staff officers making decisions can’t seem to get out from behind their computer war game simulations to see the true effectiveness of these forces. The Corps is absolutely losing an amazing capability and will be far less lethal because of this decision.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Infrantry has scout platoons and reconnaissance marines and marsoc have snipers now

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

No

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

No

[@charlesl5226]

This is what happens when top brass want to do somthing that gives them points on their resume. Terrible mistake.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

No

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Infrantry marines have scout platoons and reconnaissance marines have reconnaissance snipers

[@Fng_1975]

@@emmanuelawosusi2365You keep repeating it like it means something, when it really doesn’t. Regardless, when the MOS is gone, so will the knowledge and skill sets that come with it. The Army has a similar approach to what the USMC is going to and I will tell you from personal experiences from serving in both USMC and USA infantry Battalions, the Army approach sucks. Hopefully, when the Marine Corps figures it out, it won’t be too late.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@Fng_1975 no

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@Fng_1975 they had recon snipers for 2 years now

[@FourthExile]

what rifles are these?

[@ConnorTheDJ24]

I lend out my respect to these guys; it's sad seeing these legendary snipers phase out.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Now infrantry has scout platoons and reconnaissance marines have reconnaissance sniper to carry the legacy

[@karloyu3484]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@valebrad3579]

I am the 600👍.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@dsj8838]

Sad. Is there an inverse plank holder for being in the last class? They got rid of them before. They will probably come back again.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Yes

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Maybe

[@princessdeliabautista7498]

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[@92naz32]

I really don't understand why they folded all Scout Snipers into Recon because it seems counterproductive to me, but what do I know.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Infrantry marines have scout platoons and reconnaissance marines have reconnaissance marine snipers

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Scout snipers weren't productive the commander enough information

[@92naz32]

@@emmanuelawosusi2365 I am a former infantry Marine and that was a rhetorical question that didn't require your expert opinion.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Scout sniper weren't getting enough information to commanders

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@92naz32 that why scout snipers are gone ,now recon marine sniper will carry the legacy of snipers in the marine corp

[@Chris-uo3rj]

So... for some reason in the marine corps everywhere i went we had to do land nav. They hit that shit hard af. Which makes total sense, if ur gps goes down u need to be able to complete the mission. However.... When i actually went to combat in 2011 they never gave us a map or a compass. Wth did we spend so much time learning how to navigate 😂 is it just a way to fill blank space?

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Cool

[@TheInfantry98]

It’s mostly a worthless skill set these days

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@TheInfantry98 how is know how to use a map bad?

[@Chris-uo3rj]

@@emmanuelawosusi2365 its not that map reading isnt useful, its that orienteering (what land nav courses actually are) as in using a map and compass to navigate hasn't been done in actual combat for a while. They dont even provide the materials to do it in actual combat, where you would actually need it if your gps went down. So its a good skill to have if technology suddenly failed but even if technology did suddenly fail you still wouldn't be able to use it because they dont give you the items required. In fact my squad leader asked for one and they basically told him no and acted like he was a terror threat for even asking. They act like mgrs maps have the nuclear launch codes written on the back and isnt something you can print with Google earth.. It would be like qualifying with a slingshot 4 times a year told that its a required course and u arent fit to be an infantryman if u cant pass and then being issued a rifle and banned from having a slingshot and called an idiot if u ever ask about it.

[@8ber1nard85]

You should of brought your protector, map pens, compas, etc with you to combat, you must of just been a shitbag and wanted people to hold your hand and give you everything you should of known you already needed

[@dedykadysimbolon6773]

Tommy: Rupana marine godang manembak sian i laut ateh? Manionggor: Mukin songoni cara na.

[@Harleyv96]

⚡️

[@allaalijahrahalibabajesusk8961]

Albert Ronald Jones JR

[@megakazuya123]

You can do the sniper course w glasses?

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Yes ,vision has to be fixable to 20/20

[@RetiredTop43]

Of course.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@RetiredTop43 facts

[@1BeGe]

If you can pass the observation criteria and stalk without them giving you away then yes. It does make life harder though.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@1BeGe of course it does

[@osvaldoperez736]

What caliber are those bolt guns?

[@zacharyross9618]

Barrett MK22 (based on the MRAD). Chambered .300 Norma Mag or .308 (7.62 x 51mm NATO), but also can change out the barrel and bolt head for .338 Norma Mag.

[@jclc4201]

2:59 Does anyone know what kind of back packs are these guys using?

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

No

[@user-xw7rx1hn4y]

Probably the FILBE

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@user-xw7rx1hn4y nice

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@user-xw7rx1hn4y nice

[@dantheman9919]

Definitely just a FILBE…. It just looks different because they use the farther set of clips on the base to rap the head pouch all the way around. I’ve always preferred this way. Learned it in SSP

[@Fisherman952]

Sad end to an era scout snipers all the way

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Yes

[@togiastotler2839]

This is the last class before the scout sniper is done away with ?

[@TheCCBoi]

I believe they are being folded into MARSOC.

[@nvm_val]

@@TheCCBoi More so into Recon battalions, not MARSOC

[@TheCCBoi]

@@nvm_val Ahhh, makes sense.

[@JohnRodriguez-si9si]

​@@TheCCBoiNEGATIVE 👻 RIDER!! It does NOT make sense at all whatsoever, for STA PLT ( Surveillance, Target Acquisition Platoon) was the Element in the Marine Corps Infantry Rifle Battalion , that brought long distance Marksmanship and DM, Reconnaissance Capabilities to the Infantry Line Companies, and, that leaves the " Grunts" vulnerable, while Reconnaissance Marines and Marine Raiders ,will have Scout - Sniper Capability for SOC/ SOF Missions note aligned with MAGTF Mindsets.

[@Joyner.D]

@@JohnRodriguez-si9si wrong, recon supports grunt bn’s

[@user-rt1xt6qm8u]

US MARINES 🇺🇲 SCOUT SNIPER COURSE

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

😮😮😮😮😮

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Wwwww

[@aloha196575]

History repeats itself in the Marine Corps.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Infrantry marines have scout platoons and reconnaissance marines have snipers to now carry the legacy of snipers in the marine corp

[@BOPENKK]

🤔

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

😮😮😮😮😮

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

?????

[@albiecho03]

the snipers at 3/6 were some of the most legit dudes ive ever worked with

[@ryanfarrow6058]

Fake

[@albiecho03]

@@ryanfarrow6058 lmao ok bro

[@RetiredTop43]

The decision makers have made a huge mistake. To be completely honest, the commanders NEVER understood how to properly utilize Marine snipers. They probably had a 20 minute class on the employment of snipers in their commanding officers course.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

No

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Recon sniper are now going to carry the legacy of marine corp snipers

[@RetiredTop43]

@@emmanuelawosusi2365 No, what?

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@RetiredTop43 no it not a mistake scout snipers weren't getting enough information for commanders

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@Tsa19858 army rangers delta and green berets

[@therond.patron4959]

I was in class 1-81 we had the M40A1 I see they fire different weapon systems now.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

That great

[@RetiredTop43]

81-1?

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@RetiredTop43 facts

[@RetiredTop43]

@@emmanuelawosusi2365 I was an instructor. 81-1 makes no sense. Facts.

[@nonserviam9673]

On a good recon you don't fire a weapon, kind of an oxymoron. SFMF.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Cool

[@danad1798]

seamstress-guitarist courses

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

What

[@dimaguzhva8845]

Современные реалии боя , ваша тренировка 🏋️ не чего не стоит 😂

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

????

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

English

[@DrShootemupp]

The didn’t show anyone drinking at the water at Camp Lejune.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Cool

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

😮😮😮😮😮

[@user-mh7uw2sy7z]

2:22, surprised to see a sniper with glasses. anyone can introduce a bit about this? is he required to wear certain type glasses?

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Fixable vision to 20/20

[@edash3397]

There is a lot more to being a sniper than shooting. Getting enough quality guys you have to have work arounds, plus you can focus your scope.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@edash3397 now infrantry marines have scout platoons and reconnaissance marines have snipers

[@larryp4055]

I bet not ONE of these American heroes are Gender confused

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Facts

[@64ig6kg0]

Sad thing is, a lot of these stalking skills are negated by drones and thermals.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

No they it recon sniper course has been on for 2 years now

[@cm-pr2ys]

No idea why they don't want both a Scout Platoon and a Scout/ Sniper Platoon.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Because scout snipers do both

[@cm-pr2ys]

​@emmanuelawosusi2365 how does that answer make sense? If scout snipers did both they'd have kept scout snipers then. Clearly they didn't.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@cm-pr2ys the people who graduated the last scout sniper course wiill be snipers in the newly formed scout platoons

[@themaskedmonkey17]

So dumb that the Airsoft version of this sniper that they’re using is like 600 bucks 😂 I rather buy 2 AR-15s

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Cool