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United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper (MOS 0317, formerly 8541) was a secondary MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) designator of U.S. Marine Corps infantrymen and reconnaissance Marines that have graduated from a U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper School.
“Due to the shift to a Scout Platoon, the 0317 MOS will no longer be awarded. The Marine Corps is establishing the Reconnaissance Sniper (0322) MOS, for designated 0321 MOS Reconnaissance...
The Marine Corps is cutting infantry battalions’ scout sniper platoons and replacing them with scout platoons.
A Marine Corps Scout Sniper (MOS 0317) is a historical and highly desired position within the U.S. Marines. Scout Snipers receive specialized marksman training at the Marine Corps Scout Sniper School.
In accordance with Force Design 2030, the Commandant of the Marine Corps has approved the establishment of a 26-Marine Scout Platoon, resident in the infantry battalion, to provide...
Instead of completely moving away from sniping, a new MOS “Reconnaissance Sniper” will be established “within the Reconnaissance Battalions.” The new Scout Platoons will consist of 26...
The last class of Marine Scout Snipers is scheduled to graduate on Dec. 15, marking the end of the 0317 MOS and a long tradition of producing some of the deadliest snipers on the battlefield.
The Marine Corps is scrapping its scout sniper program and will soon house its snipers under reconnaissance, rather than infantry, battalions.
WASHINGTON — The Marine Corps has phased out its elite scout sniper platoons as part of a large-scale redesign of the service’s infantry battalions to adapt to future warfare, service officials...
Official message traffic leaked to social media last week described a switch from scout sniper platoons to what will only be known only as "scout platoons." The change is part of Force Design...