United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper
| United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper | |
|---|---|
Scout Snipers from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) in Djibouti, circa 2003 | |
| Active | 1943–2023 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Reconnaissance scout/sniper |
| Role | Close-quarters combat Direct support of infantry and reconnaissance units Reconnaissance Special operations |
| Size | Platoon (8–10 men) |
| Engagements | World War II – Global War on Terror |
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. Scout Snipers were required to earn the rank of Lance Corporal, be selected by their battalion to join the scout-sniper platoon, and complete an approved scout-sniper course in order to receive this designation. As of December 2023, Marine scout snipers (0317 MOS) have been reorganized as MOS 0322 Reconnaissance Sniper Marines, as part of a 26-Marine Scout Platoon.