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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Yoel Rhe, a scout team leader with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides aerial sniper coverage from a UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms

A U.S. Marine Corps scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sights in with an M110 semi-automatic sniper system during a stalk lane exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 22, 2025.

Photo by Sgt. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Travis Main, a ground operations specialist with Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires a mounted .50 caliber machine gun during an immediate action upon contact exercise at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, April 2, 2024. Marines conducted the exercises utilizing joint light tactical vehicles to ensure rapid and effective response to enemy threats and enhance combat readiness. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Schodowski observes a naval vessel through a Recon B2-FO Dual Channel Day/Night Thermal Biocular during a training evolution at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Jan. 23, 2024. The training experimented with the Littoral Reconnaissance Team concept while operating multiple advanced data collection systems and assets, such as the Stalker VXE30 small unmanned aerial system. Schodowski, a native of San Diego, is a scout sniper with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Schodowski observes a naval vessel through a Recon B2-FO Dual Channel Day/Night Thermal Biocular during a training evolution at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Jan. 23, 2024. The training experimented with the Littoral Reconnaissance Team concept while operating multiple advanced data collection systems and assets, such as the Stalker VXE30 small unmanned aerial system. Schodowski, a native of San Diego, is a scout sniper with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Schodowski observes a naval vessel through a Recon B2-FO Dual Channel Day/Night Thermal Biocular during a training evolution at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Jan. 23, 2024. The training experimented with the Littoral Reconnaissance Team concept while operating multiple advanced data collection systems and assets, such as the Stalker VXE30 small unmanned aerial system. Schodowski, a native of San Diego, is a scout sniper with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Upright, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler EOD, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, sights into a MK-22 Advanced Sniper Rifle during a new equipment training range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. During the NET range, Marines increased their proficiency and familiarization with the MK-22 Advanced Sniper Rifle, which was implemented into the Marine Corps in 2023. Upright is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Burton, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, with EOD Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires a M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle during a live-fire sniper rifle range in Hanko, Finland, on Nov. 9, 2023. Marines and Sailors conducted live-fire training to refine their marksmanship techniques and enhance the unit's combat effectiveness.

Photo by Cpl. Mary Kohlmann

Servicemembers from the U.S. Marine Corps, New Zealand Army and New Caledonia Armed Forces discuss the PGM Hecate II sniper rifle during a weapons expo as part of Exercise Croix du Sud at Plum, New Caledonia, April 24, 2023. During Croix du Sud, participants from 14 countries including service members from U.S. Army Pacific, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force join allied and partner nations in enhancing combined interoperability through training, skills sharing, and cultural exchanges. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 are supporting the Joint Operations Center with planners, medical subject matter expert exchanges, and a non-combatant evacuation operations team, enhancing the Marine Corps’ ability to provide logistical support to the joint force and U.S. Allies and partners in future austere operations.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adam Hytrek, a scout sniper with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides overwatch for a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise on the USS Miguel Keith in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 11, 2023. The VBSS exercise refined Marines’ skills in maritime interdiction operations by incorporating real world scenarios. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Pham

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Wendt, a scout sniper assistant team-leader with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, builds a fire during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Indonesia 2022, Dec. 14. CARAT/MAREX Indonesia is a bilateral exercise between Indonesia and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ and marine corps abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua

A U.S. Marine assigned to the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires a M110 semi-automatic sniper system during a live-fire range as part of the 26th MEU urban sniper course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 8, 2022. Urban sniper course provides the MEU with an enhanced marksmanship and surveillance capability that supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Commander in urban environments.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

From Left, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sebastian Oprea, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (3/7), Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, Australian Army Lance Cpl. Brendan Bond, a sniper with 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fernando Cabral, a rifleman with 3/7, GCE, MRF-D 22, pose for a photograph during exercise Southern Jackaroo 22 at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 18, 2022. Southern Jackaroo is a multilateral exercise carried out by Marines with MRF-D, the Australian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, focusing on live-fire and combined arms training.

Photo by Cpl. Cedar Barnes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Lauritsen, a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3d Marine Division fires a M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle during Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 3, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is a bilateral exercise to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. Lauritsen is a native of Dwight, IL.

Photo by Sgt. Kallahan Morris

A U.S. Marine Corps scout sniper with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides over watch from a U.S. Navy SH-60 Sea Hawk, with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 Wildcards, Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli in support of a visit board search and seizure exercise aboard Expeditionary Mobile Base USS Miguel Keith in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 17, 2022. The 31st MEU maintains the capability to seize and clear ships while at sea to protect themselves and allies in the Indo-Pacific Region. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the INDOPACOM region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher England

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Trevor Hancock, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires his rifle during an Urban Sniper Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 25, 2022. The Urban Sniper Course was led by Marines with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, to enhance sniper skills in urban environments through precision fire, engaging targets through glass, urban tactical movement, marksmanship during the day and the night, planning, and stalking in urban terrain.

Photo by Lance Cpl. jonathan beauchamp

A U.S. Marine competitor dons a ghillie suit during the infiltration exercise portion of the School of Infantry-East Scout Sniper Challenge on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2022. The purpose of this challenge was to test snipers in communication, marksmanship and teamwork throughout various competitive relays.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

Cpl. Jacob Wright, a scout sniper, with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit captures imagery of key road terrain during a two-day route reconnaissance mission at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 12, 2022. Scout snipers play an integral part in the Stand in Force Concept operating as the eyes and ears of the ground force commander, allowing for a more efficient decision making process. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher England

Sgt. Edgar Alvarez, a scout sniper with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit gathers necessary gear for a two-day area reconnaissance mission at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 11, 2022. Scout snipers play an integral part in the Stand in Force Concept operating as the eyes and ears of the ground force commander, allowing for a more efficient decision making process. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher England

Reconnaissance Marine assigned to the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in with an M40A6 sniper rifle during a live-fire sniper range at the Northern Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 10, 2021. The 11th MEU and Essex Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio