United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper - Wikipedia
WEBA USMC Scout Sniper was a marine infantryman highly skilled in fieldcraft and marksmanship, who can deliver long-range precision fire on high-value targets from concealed positions in support of combat operations.
Chuck Mawhinney, 74, Dies; Deadliest Sniper in Marine Corps …
WEBFeb 23, 2024 · Chuck Mawhinney, whose ability to creep through the dense jungle and looming elephant grass of South Vietnam and then wait for hours with his scoped rifle to pick off an enemy soldier made him...
Carlos Hathcock - Wikipedia
WEBCarlos Norman Hathcock II (May 20, 1942 – February 22, 1999) was a United States Marine Corps (USMC) sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Hathcock's record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a …
Marine Corps Scout Sniper (MOS 0317) - Operation Military Kids
WEBJun 18, 2024 · Marine Corps Scout Snipers (MOS 0317) are assigned to infantry battalions known as the Scout Sniper Platoon (SSP). The SSP is typically an element of the headquarters and service (H&S) company of the battalion. An SSP is generally composed of 8-10 sniper teams consisting of two soldiers per team.
The Marine Corps has trained its final 8 scout snipers
WEBDec 28, 2023 · The last eight Marines graduated from the course that trains scout snipers — an elite role the Marine Corps has scrapped as part of broader changes to the force.
Legendary Marine Scout Sniper Chuck Mawhinney dies at age 75
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Legendary U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney died at the age of 75 after an incredible life, both in the military and after.
Marine Sniper Made Corps' Longest Kill Shot With Machine Gun
WEBMar 17, 2021 · A Marine sniper killed an enemy soldier 1.4 miles away in 1967 with a .50 caliber Browning machine gun. To this day, it remains the Corps' longest confirmed sniper kill shot.
Chuck Mawhinney, the Deadliest Sniper in Marine Corps History, …
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · With 103 confirmed kills and 216 probables in Vietnam, Chuck Mawhinney was 'just doing my job' as the deadliest sniper in Marine Corps history. (Courtesy of Chuck Mawhinney)
How Deadliest Marine Sniper's Story Leaked After Decades of …
WEBJul 15, 2023 · The deadliest Marine sniper by number of confirmed kills is Chuck Mawhinney. He kept his service in Vietnam, including his work as a sniper, a secret for years.
Meet the Legendary Marksman Every Marine Sniper Trains to Be
WEBDec 15, 2020 · Marine Corps snipers struck fear in the hearts of their enemies in the jungles of Vietnam. The exploits of three sharpshooters, in particular, are legendary.