U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual [Paperback]

Us Government (Author), USMC Development Education Command Staff (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0879470941 | ISBN-13: 978-0879470944 | Publication Date: March 1989

This sniper training manual -- used by the Marksmanship Training Unit of the Marine Corps Development and Education Command in Quantico, Virginia -- is packed with information on every aspect of the art and science of sniping. It outlines lessons on sniping, care and cleaning of the M40A1 sniper rifle and equipment, sights, camouflage, the effects of weather, range-estimation techniques, target detection and selection, offensive and defensive employment, construction and occupation of hides, mental conditioning and more. Samples score cards, observation logs and range estimation score sheets.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Desert Pubns (March 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879470941
• ISBN-13: 978-0879470944
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #220,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Marine Review, August 7, 2007

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Thomas T. Sasso - See all my reviews
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This review is from: U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual (Paperback)

I generally don't give negative reviews, but overall, I was disappointed. First, the book is written in Military "Class Outline" format, (and yes I knew this buying the book, and yes I was a Marine Corps Combat Instructor and VERY familiar with these type of outlines), but this means that almost half of the written content has nothing to do with accual useable information but about "instructor prompts" such as gaining attension of the class and how to motivate them to learn the material. The BIGGEST FLAW is that the book constantly references charts and slides (TP#1, TA#6 etc...) but DOESN'T INCLUDE THEM IN THE BOOK! It appears very DATED, if you are at all familiar with older military printouts, this is still one. I hope they (USMC SS School) have updated thier outlines, in look if not for material. If you looking for indidual skills you'll LEARN more just studing a Data Book or reading on line, but then the little info it does include I learned in basic Infantry school and am presuming if you are studing this type of material you already know most of it. For example, total amount of info on "Gillie Suit"; about one paragraph basicly saying to use one. If you are looking into weather or not to employ military snipers, or gain a basic knowledge of thier use in various operations, it may be interesting. Good Luck and Be safe.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, November 15, 2001

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"akal13" (Europe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual (Paperback)

Excellent book with a systematic review of all aspect of scout / sniping; it does not just cover the shooting part, but also the tactics, camouflage, egress / ingress, etc... It is mainly aimed at military, not police or civilian use.

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why USMC snipers r the best in the world, February 24, 2002

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Denis Gousseinov (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual (Paperback)

this book is everything i expected it to be. explains everything you would learn in the USMC sniper school. it's a little basic at first, but is a great source of knowledge on the subject.