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Organization of a USMC Sniper Platoon

(Most are Aware of Scout/Sniper Section at Bn Level)

SEO - Bn Intelligence Officer

STA Platoon Sgt - SNCO

Chief Scout - Section Leader / Team Leader 1

Sniper - Sniper / Team Leader 3**

Scout - Scout / Observer 4*

(Few are Aware of Scout/Sniper Platoon at Reg Level)

SEO - Reg Intelligence Officer

Scout/Sniper Platoon Sgt - SNCO

Scout/Sniper Squad 3

Scout/Sniper SquadLeader 1

Sniper Sniper/TmLdr 5

Scout Scout/Observer 5

FMFM1-3B Has T/O

*Contingency Manning Plan

Scout/Sniper Team Equipment

7.62mm Sniper Rifle - M40A1 or DMR w/ Logbook Match Grade Ammo

.50 cal Special Application Scoped Rifle (SASR) - M82A1A

5.56mm Assault Rifle - M16A2 w/203 Pouches Extra Magazines Ammo

9mm Pistol - M9 w/Holster Pouches Extra Magazines Ammo

Knife w/ Sheath

Cleaning Kits (For Weapons & Optics)

20x Spotting Scope - M49 w/Tripod

Binoculars - 7x35 or 10x50

Night Vision Scope - AN/PVS4 w/ extra Batteries

NightVisionGoggles - AN/PVS5 or AN/PVS7B w/ extra Batteries

Laser Range Finder - AN/GVS5 w/extra Batteries

GPS(PLGR) - AN/PSN11 w/extra Batteries

Compass Lensetic - Map w/Protractor Pen Pencils Overlay Paper

Radio - SINCGARS w/ extra Batteries Antenna(s)

Pack - Tactical Load Bearing Vest, Rifle Drag Bag w/Tether

Ghillie Suit - w/ Head Cover, Sniper Veil, Gloves, Camo Paint

Boots - w/ extra Socks

Camel Bak - 70oz or 90oz H.A.W.G. tactical color

Additional Gear as Mission Requires

NOTSEEN/IMPACTFELT Print for USMC Use

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