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US Army/US Marine snipers have existed since the Continental Army/Marines of 1775 (Revolutionary War 1775-1783). Only they were called "Marksmen" or "Sharpshooters" or "Expert Riflemen", etc. The best riflemen of all time may have been the "Kentucky (Hunters) Riflemen" at the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812. From those wars, up thru the Mexican War (1846-1848), Frontier Wars (1620-1890), US Civil War (1861-1865), Spanish-American War of 1898, Philippine Insurrection of 1900-1902 (now re-named the Philippine-American War), WW1 (1917-1918 for the US), WW2 (1941-1945 for the US), and the Korean War (1950-1953); US Riflemen (snipers) have been deactivated/demobilized when their services were no longer needed (when the war ended). Then came the Vietnam War. US Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock became the highest (93 confirmed) ranking US sniper during the war (others have surfaced since his death). In the late 60's the USMC, then the US Army created the first PERMANENT US Military "Sniper" schools. During the Vietnam War, snipers were a stealthly, quiet group of men, who didn't advertise themselves; the war wasn't popular...and neither was this sort of profession. For the most part these men kept to themselves. By the the 80's & 1990's Television, Police Departments, Movies, and Commercialized Business's (websites) have become the new market. Sniping is NOT about the rifle (the new .50 BMG) and marksmanship. In Vietnam, US Army/US Marine Snipers were hunters; all snipers are marksman...but NOT all marksman are snipers.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe best marine corps sniper was Carlos Hathcock which made the famous shot which entered through the enemies scope and killed him and also killed a viet kong leader. Chuck Mawhinney has the most confirmed kills in marine corp history.
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Who is better army sniper or marine sniper?
marine
Who was the first left handed sniper in the marine corps?
Cliff Weygandt
Can you be a marine sniper and a marine recon at the same time?
yes, you can be a marine recon sniper. Sounds pretty BA dont it
When was Marine Scout Sniper Rifle created?
Marine Scout Sniper Rifle was created in 1996.
Can a marine go from sniper to infrantry?
Every recruit is trained as a grunt, whether they want to be a cook, or an actual grunt. A Scout Sniper fresh out of sniper school, has the knowledge of Marine Corps infantry.
What are the ranks in the military for a sniper?
Sniper is an Army and Marine MOS. It is not related to rank or paygrade.
Was lee Harvey oswalt a marine sniper?
He was, but had the rank of 'Marksman', which is the lowest rank a sniper could get
What is the difference between a marine sniper and an army sniper?
the marines are the best snipers hand down
What must a marine do to become a scout sniper?
Volunteer and apply for Scout Sniper school, be accepted, and pass training.
Where are Marine Corps Sniper Schools?
I believe in Quantico, VA
What is the most dangerous position for a US marine?
sniper i think
What is the best sniper school in the world?
The top ten sniper schools are Civilian Sniper School,SEAL SNIPERS Navy,Navy SEAL Sniper School,Army SEAL Sniper School,Airforce SEAL Sniper School and Sniper School.
