US Marine Corps Sniper Manual

At a glance..

This publication sets forth the techniques and procedures for selecting, training, and employing scout-snipers within the Fleet Marine Forces.

The details..

FMFM 1-3B, Sniping is a manual published by the U.S. Marine Corps that provides guidance on selecting, training and employing scout snipers within the Fleet Marine Forces (Marines). This comprehensive guide addresses all aspects of sniping from selection of personnel to target detection and range estimation techniques.

The book contains sections covering Sniper Equipment which includes details about Starlight Scopes; Marksmanship Training which explains fundamentals like sighting & aiming; Field Skills with advice for camouflage & movement; Sniper Skills providing information about range cards & log books; Tactical Employment outlining offensive combat tactics among others.

It also has appendices containing Windage Conversion Tables for calculating bullet drop in different weather conditions as well as Basic Sniper Training Syllabus to aid instructors in their teaching methods.. Additionally there are Range Estimation tables along with Arm & Hand Signals used during missions.

Finally it has Planning And Preparation Of A Sniper Mission section giving instructions on how to construct warning orders or patrol orders prior to engaging in any mission activities . All these features make this an invaluable resource for Marines who want to become effective Scout -Snipers .

This manual was last reviewed and approved 17th January 1984 making it one of most up-to date resources available today.