United States Army Sniper Course Site

United States Army Sniper Course

Course Description

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Purpose:
The purpose of the Sniper course is to develop Snipers to be adaptive, critical thinkers, armed with the technical, tactical, and logistical skills necessary to plan and execute precision long-range, direct rifle fire against enemy targets while serving as a member of a Sniper Team.

Scope:
Sniper is a 29-day resident course. Learning activities focus development on the following areas: Marksmanship (300-1500m), and Field Craft.

During Marksmanship instruction the students practice and develop an understanding of proper body positioning, application of the Direct Fire Engagement Process (Shot Process-TC 3-22.10), use of a ballistic calculator, known and unknown distance firing at stationary and moving targets during daylight and limited visibility, including rapid target engagements.

During Field Craft the students explore and develop an understanding of advanced camouflage techniques, use of hides (urban and rural terrain), terrain utilization, concealed movement, range estimation/determination techniques, target detection using target indicators and how to remain undetected by eliminating target indicators.

Outcome:

• Identify, operate, and explain the capabilities of the M110 and Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR).
• Demonstrate Sniper Field Craft and Precision Marksmanship skills.
• Conduct mission planning, and tactically employ as a member of a Sniper Team while integrating organic assets in support of Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in solving complex problems at the tactical level (Mission context problem solving).