Although the US Army set up an advanced marksmanship course at Camp Perry, Ohio, the Army had no official … 展开

The term "Scout Sniper" is only used officially by the Marine Corps, but it does not imply a differing mission from the U.S. Army Sniper. An Army Sniper's primary mission is to support combat operations by delivering precis… 展开

• U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jim Gilliland previously held the record for the longest recorded confirmed kill with a 7.62×51mm NATO rifle at 1,250 m (1,367 yd) with a M24, while engaging an Iraqi insurgent sniper in Ramadi… 展开

After graduating the basic course, US Army Snipers are given the opportunity to obtain a variety of other courses to further refine their skills.
• Urban Snipers
• High Angle (Mountain) Snipers… 展开

• United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper
• Sniper
• Designated marksman
• Hog's tooth
• Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance… 展开