Requirements to be a Sniper

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Criteria: 60 days prior to a class convening, the G-3 at each division will receive a message from HQMC stating the number of funded quotas given to each division, the gear list, report date, and criteria for attending. THE FOLLOWING PREREQUISITES MUST BE MET BY THE REPORTING MARINE< OR HE WILL BE RETURNED TO HIS UNIT:

1. Lance Corporal through Captain.

2. Infantry MOS or MOS 0203.

3. Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes. Color blindness is discouraged.

4. Serving in or designated for assignment to a Scout Sniper billet.

5. Minimum of 12 months remaining on current contract upon completion of course

(Does not apply to reservist)

6. Must score a First Class PFT on course convene date.

7. Current rifle Expert. Must have qualified in the last fiscal year.

(Reservist can have a score three years old, but must be current Expert)

8. No courts martials or NJP within the last six months.

9. Minimum GT of 100.

10. No history of mental illness.

11. Must be a volunteer.

12. It is HIGHLY recommended, but not required, for the student to have completed the following MCI courses: Land Navigation, Patrolling, Calling and Adjusting Supporting Arms, and Reconnaissance Marine. It is also recommended but not required that the student have conducted basic Scout Sniper field skills: stalks, concealment, field sketches, range cards, range estimations, and firing of the M-40A1 prior to attending the course. Students should also posses a high degree of maturity, equanimity, and common sense.

13. Bottom line: the best, most experienced infantry you can send.

Marine Corps PFT:For a perfect score: 3 mile run in 18 minutes, 20 deadhang pull-ups(No Swinging), 100 sit-up/crunchs under two minutes.

Swim Qual: 500 meter swim using side or breast stroke, 50 meter swim holding a weight out of water, tread water for 30 seconds holding a weight out of water, no signs of panic.