Primary Responsibilities
Perform scout sniper and precision-observation functions where the capability is represented in the profile archive.
03xx Infantry / Marine Corps MOS Profile
0317 Scout Sniper
Scout Sniper is a legacy Marine Corps skill designation associated with trained precision-marksmanship and reconnaissance personnel; current Marine Corps force-design changes have altered the formal scout sniper structure.
Code / Pipeline0317
MOS NameScout Sniper
Category03xx Infantry
Unit Association3/5 / 2nd Recon / Force Recon
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Responsibilities and Pipeline
Training Pipeline
Build infantry/reconnaissance proficiency and meet screening requirements.
Billet Progression
This MOS sits inside the Marine ground-combat lane and depends on field discipline, small-unit leadership, communications, weapons proficiency, and repeated field evaluation.
Current Member Tracking
The Current Members section below is populated from command-record MOS data. When a chain of command changes MOS, this page is regenerated to keep the roster link accurate.
USMC Responsibilities
0317 Scout Sniper is described here by practical Marine Corps duties, billet expectations, and training progression. This section avoids game-language so the page reads like a professional MOS reference.
- Perform scout sniper and precision-observation functions where the capability is represented in the profile archive.
- Support reconnaissance, surveillance, target observation, reporting, and fieldcraft-heavy tasks.
- Maintain precision marksmanship, camouflage, stalking, observation, and reporting standards.
- Advise leaders on employment of precision observation and reconnaissance skills within the unit context.
Training Pipeline
The pathway is shown at a broad public level. Exact prerequisites, screening, quotas, course names, and assignments can change by fiscal year, manpower requirement, medical qualification, command screening, and schoolhouse policy.
- Build infantry/reconnaissance proficiency and meet screening requirements.
- Complete formal sniper/scout sniper or precision-observation training when assigned and available.
- Sustain marksmanship, observation, fieldcraft, range estimation, reporting, and team integration skills.
- Serve in scout, sniper, reconnaissance, or instructor billets according to unit structure.
Billets And Skill Growth
- Entry-level Marines focus on core tasks, equipment, field discipline, and reliable execution.
- NCOs supervise small teams, enforce standards, plan rehearsals, and train junior Marines.
- SNCOs and officers manage readiness, risk, training plans, inspections, reporting, and integration with adjacent staff sections.
- Instructor and staff billets preserve standards, document lessons learned, and build repeatable training for the next rotation.
Chain of Command Matching Logic
Chain of command records can list a current MOS, prior record MOS, ADMOS, or specialty track. This page shows a member as a Current MOS when the MOS is the member’s active specialty and as Recorded Profile MOS / ADMOS when it appears in the member history.
Rank / Grade Requirements
Grade LaneAdditional MOS / skill MOS
Entry / Award Basis
Scout Sniper is a qualification/additional MOS for qualified Marines who meet prerequisites and complete the required scout-sniper training.
Typical Rank Use
Typically Cpl through GySgt/MSgt depending on billet; Marines normally come from infantry/reconnaissance backgrounds and must meet screening and school prerequisites.
Schoolhouse & Qualification Requirements
SchoolhouseSchool of Infantry / Advanced Infantry Training Battalion / Reconnaissance Training Company as applicable
Recruit training, Marine Combat Training or Infantry Marine Course path, then MOS-specific infantry, reconnaissance, scout sniper, weapons, or leader training.
Entry QualificationsScreening / Prerequisites
Must meet infantry screening standards, weapons/field prerequisites, swim or reconnaissance screening where required, medical eligibility, security requirements, and command endorsement for advanced schools.
Associated SchoolsFollow-On Training
- Basic Reconnaissance Course / reconnaissance training pipeline when assigned
- Basic Airborne Course for parachutist-qualified billets
- Military Free-Fall when billet-qualified
- Marine Combatant Diver / dive supervisor track when assigned
- SERE Level C for designated high-risk or special-operations-associated billets
- Scout Sniper / advanced marksmanship schools where applicable
Course titles, quotas, prerequisites, and sequence can change by fiscal year, manpower requirement, medical qualification, and current schoolhouse policy.
Current Members in this MOS
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MOS Association
3/5 / 2nd Recon / Force Recon
This page links the occupation lane to 3/5, 2nd Recon, and Force Recon pathways. Matching chain of command members appear in the Current Members section above.