Inside the Marine Corps' New Recon Sniper Course

Inside the Marine Corps' New Recon Sniper Course | Pt. 2

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In this second and final installment of “Inside the Marine Corps' New Recon Sniper Course,” we trace the proud history of Marine Scout Snipers from their humble beginnings in World War II to the jungles of Vietnam, where the elite culture, training, and operations that modern Scout Snipers are known for were forged in fire and carried forward by legendary Marine Scout Sniper Carlos Hathcock and other extraordinary leaders.
And as we follow 10 students through the final phases of the first-ever Reconnaissance Sniper Course, we compare Scout Sniper training with the Recon community’s new nine-week course, hear from the instructors and architects of the new course, and get a picture of the road ahead as Marines from the Reconnaissance Training Company seek to build “the best sniper program that there is.”
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@Rodjhns123 2 жыл бұрын

My cousin was in this class. I watched this just for entertainment but I had no idea he was filmed. Awesome to see him in action. Super proud

@TheInfantry98 Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome

@glockspecific7757 Жыл бұрын

Studs

@Anandroid Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@4hyrule247 7 ай бұрын

Go, go condition one . Stay low

@johnrodriguez3870 2 жыл бұрын

Formerly known as MOS 8541, now MOS 0317, these Reconnaissance Marines are Scout- Snipers are Expert Riflemen, Elite Marines, Extraordinary Men of War, where Semper Fidelis meets One Shot, One Kill, No Exceptions. GOD Bless these Gyrene ( GI Marine) Bullseye Boys!!🎯🇺🇸🦅🗽

@wherekengo 2 жыл бұрын

White feather would be proud. These guys are the next generation keeping us free. Great video, keep em coming

@ThorsMjollnir0341 2 жыл бұрын

Take a look around. We are no longer free and the ones taking our freedom away aren’t overseas.

@wherekengo 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThorsMjollnir0341 Agreed to an extent. I am not blind to the tyranny that is occurring but this is where things have to get bad before they get better. Hopefully these snowflakes pull their heads out of their backsides and start acting like real Americans. I still belive in America and our troops deserve the support no matter the circumstance. If our government ID10Ts won't fight for us then we will fight for us.

@wherekengo 2 жыл бұрын

@@the1knifepro169 all I wanted to say was I support our troops and the America I grew up in. The one where respect our LEO and military. I guess I can't even do that.

@JesusChrist2000BC 2 жыл бұрын

Time will show very soon if these guys are actually freedom fighters or just thugs for the left. I got out 2 years ago and even I couldn't tell you which way many guys might fall. Some of these guys for sure will just shoot whoever their told without question even if it's us if they are ordered. Hopefully the others stop them.

@stevenlewis8028 2 жыл бұрын

long trang

@thefrogking481 2 жыл бұрын

Its sure changed a lot since my days as an 0326. Glad to see the Corps has stepped up and established our own program to set the standard for the rest. Semper Fi.

@Spacexioms 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing that makes me more proud than seeing troops getting the mission done. Whether in training or real time operations!

@patrickkelley6212 2 жыл бұрын

Very professional, very thorough. Hats off to the new Recon Sniper Course. Semper Fi!

@huckleberry5653 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for covering this. Keep charging forward!

@sjgreene785 2 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting. Thank you for sharing. So proud of these men. Love & light to you and your families. 💪😎👍

@fr6888 18 күн бұрын

Thank you Marines for your service.

@waynesnelling8259 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this for a while now.

@minuteman-RN 2 жыл бұрын

God bless the Marine Corp!

@justrione 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Semper Fi

@LavenderTown40 2 жыл бұрын

Yussssss. Been waiting so long for this. What is LTI'D may never die.

@dionthomas5418 2 жыл бұрын

Semper fi Marine Force Recon Snipers leading the way

@Latino_n_proud 2 жыл бұрын

The Marine Corps without Scout Snipers is like heaven without its guardian angels!!

@changeme159 2 жыл бұрын

Marine sniper course is legendary

@ModGladBlock3.0 2 жыл бұрын

God bless them and keep there aim true.

@havocuninstall6846 Жыл бұрын

@LoganStark dude excellent production. Every year I watch your documentary. Glad to see you're still in the business. Hope you are doing well bro, semper.

@treacyinks2436 2 жыл бұрын

It's good to see the marine s stepping up to improve there persion core base to adapt and overcome...old grunt Airborne wishes for success Airborne.

@stevewilson4514 2 жыл бұрын

It’s interesting to see how elements of PRS shooting, and LE Urban marksmanship is integrated into the curriculum. And a few of the comments made reflect a lack of understanding as to how circumstances on the battlefield drive the tactics. If you use the term sniper a lot of guys think that translates into you always being in full ghillie, hidden in the shadows, and moving at a snails pace.

@KrisSays 10 ай бұрын

Great series!

@ItsHow1e Жыл бұрын

I really hope they got the funding that is a sickass course!

@sixwheelcarlisle8491 2 жыл бұрын

The idea that our military would even consider getting rid of sniper training is nutz.

@cm-pr2ys 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Can you guys please consider doing an episode on the USMC's CQB School in Chesapeake, VA?

@thefrogking481 2 жыл бұрын

There is also a Urban Combat school in Pendleton and at Lejeune. I went though the school back in 90 ....yeah I know that was a million years ago...and it feels like it to me also.

@joshuadejonge5664 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys great job on the video. That was awesome 👍. Looks like that's some rigorous training. Thanks guys for pushing your limits and being a bad ass. That's professional af 💯💪💪💪💪💪💯💯💯💯

@wolffo999 Жыл бұрын

thank god we still have real men in this country

@LetsTravelOurWorld Ай бұрын

There are plenty of real men in America - but unfortunately a lot of traitors also. People that support a former president that called Marines lost in battle losers and suckers. A former president that said he didn't want to be seen next to wounded soldiers at military ceremonies. Don't worry about America having enough good men - worry about certain people on the far right trying to destroy American democracy and overthrow elections. As former Marines at Let's Travel we are not worried about calling a spade a spade and cult members cult members.

@mikaelerayasiwaqanicakau3315 2 жыл бұрын

Nice clairvoyance by Filipe Tauyavutaka.

@raysplace6548 2 жыл бұрын

Confirmed.. Marty does in fact, Have the Coolest friggin job on this planet...😂🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸

@thamomentum 2 жыл бұрын

Waited a bit for this! Great content guys

@ronthompson2366 2 жыл бұрын

If I was 10 years younger I would be begging to come out of retirement and back on active duty... although I still P.T. age sucks... Nevertheless what a great course. Great addition. Just truly hope that the Corps doesn't drop the Scout Sniper course. Good to go.. Semper Fi Marines.

@frankiemermaid857 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@dkcorderoyximenez3382 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent...

@jacklewis3444 2 жыл бұрын

Blows my mind how young these guys are

@thamomentum 2 жыл бұрын

Dart and shoot. Toughest thing there is. When your heart is pounding and you need to be static

@wojcie1997 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@mydinmaya5347 Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@jmjjim819 2 жыл бұрын

Everything has to be camouflaged and sneaky. Periscopes can still stand out out of a background for instance. Raise it against a dark b'ground, in a corner, at the edge, slowly, with a cardboard to break the shape. Most of the hits are head shots. I wish they could develop a sophisticated way of keeping heads from being exposed.

@makevelicustoms 2 жыл бұрын

Great comment you’re are correct 👍🏻

@VeritasEIREAequitas 2 жыл бұрын

Semper Fiiii Do or Die 👊🏻

@Krevin1775 2 жыл бұрын

OORAH! LETS FUCKING GO!

@rjeption 2 жыл бұрын

I hope to be a future student of this elite school.

@thefrogking481 2 жыл бұрын

Careful what you wish for.

@lukebergman19 2 жыл бұрын

Would be super cool to implement and see the use of WHOOP Strap data, in how the training and metrics can be best utilized. Great content here.

@beautruex7012 2 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi Marines.

@rudychavira5558 Жыл бұрын

Semper fi brothers

@midnighttutor 2 жыл бұрын

Just curious if this is a Force Recon or Fleet Recon activity. Thank you.

@joesgotya9930 2 жыл бұрын

Major Todd Opalski -Marine Infantry, scout sniper, Force Recon, Army Delta Force Operator.

@sgtliles30 2 жыл бұрын

Respect💪💯🇺🇸🇺🇸

@CombatPIG0311 7 ай бұрын

Anyone have the "Hog Book" or class syllabus/training matrix for this course? I loaned out my Hog Book and never got it back, but this course better suits the course I'm writing for the Legion.

@pgrahamcpa 2 жыл бұрын

I believe this will be the best sniper program there is 12:00! I cant stop watching this clips Part 1 & 2.

@shrapmagnet Жыл бұрын

Dear usmc- you're welcome. Signed, SOTIC/SFSC, Ft Bragg, NC

@justsomerandomasian408 Жыл бұрын

this is pretty fucking cool the story behind you guys standing up your own training program with what limited resources you have at your disposal.

@MikeH0311 2 жыл бұрын

What nightforce optic are they using

@joshshuler4981 2 жыл бұрын

What optics are they running?

@MichaelLeopold1 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@meidamx 2 жыл бұрын

Get some.

@justinhaase8825 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of being a Recon Pooper...picking out a clean stall based on the environment and how to not be noticed when someone else entered the bathroom...

@kychristell1779 8 ай бұрын

Underrated talent

@justrione 2 жыл бұрын

The Few and the Proud

@SNIPINGKG 2 жыл бұрын

Ребята как можно к Вам попасть??? Хочу пройти этот курс.

@Buck762 6 ай бұрын

Droopy AK at 10:59 😂

@reynaldomerces1722 Жыл бұрын

Me interesa coger este curso y hacerlo parte de mi carrera. Como puedo empesar...? Que me recomiendan...?

@jackharris697 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to get in one day..

@KINGRODP Жыл бұрын

How are these guys barrels staying cool? They are firing rapid succession and I know that effects ballistics.

@hellstrider2274 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh-rah, brothers.

@ferawatijuni3244 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky good

@lorenzoabad1554 2 жыл бұрын

The best Certified Marksman Course is by all means at Camp Penitalin.👌

@thefrogking481 2 жыл бұрын

*Pendleton*. And those of us from Lejeune would argue your point.

@AndrewKuntzman 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s Goooo

@NatralSelection 2 жыл бұрын

Can someone please ID the song @ 6:30 ??

@shoheltanviir5172 Жыл бұрын

How can I joined sniffer course?

@andyd9199 2 жыл бұрын

We’ll done BRCC

@wiskyy8351 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the name of this song? 00:37

@sjwilloughby-greene8214 Жыл бұрын

💪🎯

@Mr.krabz2182 2 жыл бұрын

That rifle is fucking gorgeous

@samhouston5217 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, Gunny Hathcock was a bad ass!

@allenbuck5589 2 жыл бұрын

Semper fi. Engr s up

@davidhuffman9146 2 жыл бұрын

This and urban design should be integrated into scout sniper course permit

@ericvana111 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know why his finger wasn’t wrapped around the hand grip and on the same side as his trigger finger? 0:07

@kev9501 2 жыл бұрын

This hand position encourages a straighter pull on the trigger. Common practice.

@brodysanchez1205 2 жыл бұрын

Trigger control. Good eye.

@jimpalmer4916 Жыл бұрын

It's kinda strange that the m/40 A5s ain't in this video unless it's already been kicked out for these SASS guns. When in the hells did this happen?

@rfcdgaf 2 жыл бұрын

8:18 drops the mag loool

@spookerredmenace3950 2 жыл бұрын

the spotter is also a full sniper ? correct? would make sense if they were both. great video

@LavenderTown40 2 жыл бұрын

Spotter is usually more senior iirc.

@spookerredmenace3950 2 жыл бұрын

@@LavenderTown40 ahhhhh ok

@ronws2007 2 жыл бұрын

I am not sure how they are doing it with the Recon Sniper program but what I read of Ranger snipers is that the sniper team leader is the spotter and already spent his time as the shooter. The shooter is getting his DOPE and corrections from the spotter. In some cases, the shooter may outrank his team leader or spotter. For example, Nicholas "The Reaper" Irving was a sergeant in the Rangers and out-ranked his spotter. Anyway, God bless the USA, God bless the Marines, and God bless the Recon Sniper Course. Now, they will get out there and save so many lives. From guided missions to overwatch for other units and MOS jobs. I could see them providing overwatch for a batch of Raiders, for example.

@rdsii64 2 жыл бұрын

Yes and usually the senior of the two.

@rfcdgaf 2 жыл бұрын

@@ronws2007 Which in of itself is already oudated, current doctrine is to self spot. There is no place for someone to "just spot" in combat, everyone needs to be shooting. You only have a spotter during training

@derekmcnulty2559 2 жыл бұрын

Love that sneaky strat tactic. The DoD wont yet realize that you've set up a BETTER (ok. More advanced) sniper training pipeline when they nix the SSC. And being under MARSOC you'll have a bit more top cover and budget. Haha. Thinking outside the box. Or working the angles. You pick

@wkrpcincinnati3495 2 жыл бұрын

I am sure glad you all are on our side. God Bless You and God Bless THE USA!!!°

@mathewvera9974 Жыл бұрын

It’s fucking hard to shoot with a single nvg, can’t even imagine having to snipe with one. Hats off boys, cheers.

@mathewvera9974 Жыл бұрын

Always doing more with less. The Marine Corps way.

@CombatPIG0311 7 ай бұрын

They need to update all of these courses to adapt to near-peer conflicts. If these operators try to use the old book to fight the new wars, they will get schwacked. Mavic 2 drones will spot you on your infil or stalk, and Russian arty will drop on your heads in less than 3.5 minutes. And if you laze your point targets, the Spider system will let the enemy soldier or tank know what direction you are. USMC warfare training doctrine is extremely slow to adapt. If you aren't on the eastern front in Ukraine, you aren't teaching the latest TTPs.

@smithnwesson990 2 жыл бұрын

6.5 mm and 7mm are the way to go now.

@simonloo1588 2 жыл бұрын

One shot one kill

@jamesb7689 2 жыл бұрын

Is there ammo factory or hand loaded?

@Gameboyycolor1 2 жыл бұрын

Need to know the intro song so bad

@jcap199 2 жыл бұрын

The marine pictured at 4:20 after Carlos Hathcock is mentioned is in fact a photo marine lance coporal Dalton Gunderson. The photo of Gunderson is very often used when someone is taking about Hathcock. Does anyone know why that is?

@ci_a 2 жыл бұрын

best american sniper born from us marine corps , , , , , , , , , , ,

@josephlopez4041 Жыл бұрын

Vs Ai helmets that tell them what to do

@josephlopez4041 Жыл бұрын

War-Player's officer instructor's gunmen/grunt's

@karloyu3484 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙👍

@muricantv9834 2 жыл бұрын

Obviously no one but then knows how hard this course actually is but maybe since no one dropped out then maybe a low dropout rate dosent mean it's easy it means they learn tons

@cm-pr2ys 2 жыл бұрын

I don't remember where I saw but one of the key predictors of success in USMC Scout/ Sniper School was being a Recon Marine. Reason being is yes, S/S School is obviously hard, but if you've already gone to and passed BRC, you're familiar with hard training, rucking, swimming, staying up late and waking up early, etc. etc. It's not a guarantee of success, but it puts your chances above the chances of an 0311 LCpl that came from a victor unit that has never done or been exposed to anything as hard as BRC or SSBC before..

@lanestaley8094 6 ай бұрын

If that’s the case explain why so many Recon Marines and Seals fail Scout Sniper School?

@MikeM0331 2 жыл бұрын

Nice documentary but the only correct photo of Carlos Hathcock is the one where he's getting an award. The others are not him. His son on facebook, you can always ask.