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U.S. Army Sniper School

WELCOME TO THE US ARMY SNIPER SCHOOL. 

WHEN YOU VOLUNTEER TO UNDERGO THE TRAINING HERE, YOU ACCEPT ONE OF THE MOST DEMANDING CHALLENGES THE ARMY HAS TO OFFER. SNIPERS HAVE A PROUD HERITAGE WHICH CAN BE TRACED BACK TO THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR TRAINING, YOU WILL BE A MEMBER OF THAT ELITE GROUP. IT TAKES A SPECIAL TYPE OF SOLDIER TO MEET THE CHALLENGE. HIGH STANDARDS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SET, NOW IT IS UP TO YOU!

"ONE SHOT-ONE KILL"

TRAIN SELECTED SOLDIERS TO ENGAGE POINT TARGETS WITH LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRE; TRAIN SNIPER FIELD CRAFT TECHNIQUES; DEVELOP SNIPER DOCTRINE; AND PROVIDE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE TO THE FORCE.

1. Must be a VOLUNTEER and have the commanders recommendation.
2. Must be in the grade of E3 thru E7. (WAIVERABLE)
3. Must score 70% in each event of the standard APFT for the appropriate age group. Soldiers over 40 must have physical clearence.)
4. Students must be CMF 11B, 11M or in the CMF 18 series. (NON-WAIVERABLE)
5. Students must have a GT SCORE  of 110 or higher. (NON-WAIVERABLE)
6. Students must have 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 and have normal color vision. (NON-WAIVERABLE)
7. Must show documentation that the last two (2) weapons qualification (with in 12 months) with the M-16A1/M16A2 were at the EXPERT level.
8. Must have a MINIMUM of 0ne (1) year retainability. (NON-WAIVERABLE)
9. Must have no adverse Disciplinary history of any kind. (NON-WAIVERABLE)
10. Must be dependable and capable of working alone under adverse conditions for extended periods of time.
11. Must show documentation of a Psychological Evaluation.

1. Bring 5 complete copies of all orders. (NG/USAR must bring 10 copies.)
2. Valid ID card and 2 sets of metal ID Tags with chains.
3. Unit issued Meal Card (Non Waiverable).
4. Medical Records (with over 40 PT clearance, as applicable).
5. 2 copies of DA Forms 2-1 and 2A.
6. Weapons qualification card (current within the last 6 months).
7. Must show documentation of a Psychological Evaluation.
8. Must meet the standards of AR 600-9 at the time of in-processing.

1. LBE w/ 2 AMMO POUCHES AND A FIRST AID POUCH
2. LARGE RUCKSACK COMPLETE w/ FRAME
3. 2 ONE QUART CANTEENS
4. PONCHO w/ PONCHO LINER
5. WATERPROOF BAG
6. CAMMO FACE PAINT
7. CALCULATOR
8. PADLOCK (KEY OR COMBINATION ) 2 EA
9. CLIPBOARD
10. 5 SETS BDUs, SOCKS, AND T-SHIRTS (MINIMUM) (one pair will be rendered unservicable after training)
11. BDU CAPS (2)
12. BOOTS 2 PAIR (COMBAT or JUNGLE) (ONE PAIR WILL BE RENDERED UNSERVICEABLE BY THE END OF TRAINING)
13. 2 GRAY ARMY PT UNIFORMs COMPLETE W/RUNNING SHOES
14. SEASONAL MILITARY ATTIRE (GORTEX, POLYPROS,ETC.)
15. CIVILIAN CLOTHING (in good taste)
16. UNDERGARMENTS, TOILETRIES, ETC, AS NEEDED
17. EARPLUGS WITH CASE (2)
18. ENTRENCHING TOOL W/CARRIER
19 LENSATIC COMPASS
20 2 PROTRACTORS
21 PENS / MECHANICAL PENCILS
22 1 BOONIE HAT FOR GHILLIE SUITE

OPTIONAL ITEMS

1. SMALL HAND SAW
2. KNIFE (BLADE LENGTH 4 INCHES OR LESS)
3. PRUNING SHEARS
4. MINIATURE BINOCULARS
5. CAMERA TRIPOD

STUDENTS WILL REPORT TO THE U.S. ARMY SNIPER SCHOOL HEADQUARTERS, BUILDING 4882, HARMONY CHURCH NO LATER THAN 0800 HOURS ON THE REPORTING DAY (DAY PRIOR TO THE CLASS START DATE).

STUDENTS ARRIVING PRIOR TO 0600 HOURS ON THE CLASS REPORTING DATE WILL REPORT TO THE SDNCOC, 2nd BATTALION, 29th INFANTRY REGIMENT, IN BUILDING 73 ON MAIN POST.

INPROCESSING WILL BEGIN AT 0800 HOURS ON THE CLASS REPORTING DATE IN BUILDING 4882, HARMONY CHURCH. STUDENTS ARRIVING AFTER 1200 HOURS ON THE CLASS START DATE WILL NOT BE INPROCESSED INTO THE COURSE.

REPORT WITH ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, ITEMS, AND PAPERWORK.

IT IS ADVISABLE TO CALL THE POINT OF CONTACT (POC) APPROXIMATELY TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CLASS START DATE TO RECEIVE ANY CHANGES OR OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

THIS IS A RESIDENT COURSE, WHETHER THE STUDENT IS ASSIGNED TO FORT BENNING OR NOT, THE SCHOOL BARRACKS IS "HOME" FOR FIVE WEEKS. DURING THE STUDENT'S TENURE AT THE SNIPER SCHOOL, A 2200 HOURS CURFEW IS IN EFFECT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS CURFEW MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE COURSE.

STUDENTS MAY TRAVEL TO FORT BENNING BY POV. STUDENT PARKING IS PROVIDED. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE IN A SAFE OPERATING CONDITION WITH CURRENT REGISTRATION AND PROOF OF INSURANCE. POVs WILL ONLY BE USED AFTER DUTY HOURS. ALL PERSONNEL ARE SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA AND FORT BENNING. VIOLATION OF THESE LAWS WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE COURSE.

GOVERNMENT MEALS AND BILLETING ARE PROVIDED BY THE U.S. ARMY SNIPER SCHOOL DURING THE FIVE WEEK PERIOD. ALL STUDENTS MUST BRING A MEAL CARD ISSUED BY THEIR UNIT.

PROHIBITED ITEMS: FEMALES IN THE BARRACKS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ANY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, PYROTECHNIQUES, SWITCHBLADES, STRAIGHT RAZORS, ETC. IF ANY STUDENT HAS QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE PROHIBITED ITEMS OR ANY OTHER ASPECTS OF THE COURSE, ASK THE CADRE DURING INPROCESSING. ANY VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE COURSE.

STUDENTS WISHING TO RECEIVE MAIL WHILE ATTENDING THIS COURSE MUST HAVE CORRESPONDENCE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

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