The Creation of a Scout/Sniper Battalion within the Marine Division

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Abstract:

The Scout Sniper Capability is being degraded across its full spectrum of capabilities as a result of a training deficiency of both operators and commanders. Further analysis identified the root causes spanning the DOTMLPF spectrum. The most significant finding was that no Scout Sniper Platoon has yet been identified to have deployed to either OIF or OEF with a full TO of school trained MOS 0317s. Further, as a result of the current high operational tempo, units are unable to send selected Marines to the Basic and Advanced Scout Sniper Courses. Adding to this problem is a high attrition rate at the Basic Sniper Course, due in part to a failure of units to properly screen, select, and prepare Marines for the rigorous course. Analysis indicated that a lack of standardized unit proficiency training has contributed significantly to this problem.

Author(s):
Pretus, Michael
Author Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA517812
Pagination:
0014

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
MCU/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*BATTALION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, *INTELLIGENCE, *SNIPERS, PLATOON LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, DIVISION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL, PROFICIENCY, SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE, DEFICIENCIES, ATTRITION, TRAINING, INFANTRY PERSONNEL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations, Military Intelligence
Report Date:
2009 Feb 20
Creation Date:
2010 Apr 28