The Galactic Marine Corps Sniper Teams follows an elite group of Marine Snipers around the galaxy fighting evil. If you like military fiction with lots of action, this series is for you. Enjoy this free offering.
A comprehensive dictionary that contains some 15,000 entries on "inside" aspects of the US military. Among the topics covered in depth are weapons systems, governmental agencies, electronic warfare, medical terms, military infrastructure, communications, satellites, and intelligence systems. Also covered are the acronyms and slang terms used by soldiers in the field. Includes extensive cross- references, as well as a bibliography of some 2,200 sources. c. Book News Inc.
The U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual is an essential guide for those seeking to master the art of scouting and sniping in the United States Marine Corps. This comprehensive manual covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of marksmanship and camouflage to advanced tactics and techniques used by elite scout snipers in the field. Whether you are a aspiring sniper, a military enthusiast, or simply curious about the training and skills required to become a scout sniper, this manual provides a detailed and informative look into the world of one of the most highly skilled and respected positions in the U.S. military. The U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual is an official publication of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps has a long and distinguished history of producing highly skilled scout snipers who have played critical roles in conflicts around the world. This manual represents the collective knowledge and expertise of generations of Marine Corps snipers and instructors.
This United States Marine Corps sniper training manual--used by the Marksmanship Training Unit of the Marine Corps Development and Education Command--contains everything there is to know about the high-stakes world of USMC sniping. Presented in lesson-plan format, the U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual makes it easy to follow along and teach yourself the skills and disciplines discussed in Marine training classrooms. The nearly 30 lesson plans presented include Care and Cleaning of the Sniper Rifle and Equipment; Weather Effects; Range Estimation Techniques; Selection of Positions; Stationary Targets; and Moving Targets.A fascinating and detailed look inside Marine sniper operations and training, this manual is the reason that U.S.M.C. snipers are the best in the world.
This United States Marine Corps sniper training manual-used by the Marksmanship Training Unit of the Marine Corps Development and Education Command-contains everything there is to know about the high-stakes world of USMC sniping. Presented in lesson-plan format, the U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual makes it easy to follow along and teach yourself the skills and disciplines discussed in Marine training classrooms. The nearly 30 lesson plans presented include Care and Cleaning of the Sniper Rifle and Equipment; Weather Effects; Range Estimation Techniques; Selection of Positions; Stationary Targets; and Moving Targets. A fascinating and detailed look inside Marine sniper operations and training, this manual is the reason that U.S.M.C. snipers are the best in the world.
After a successful initial tour as a Marine rifleman, Lance Corporal Gracie Medicine Crow volunteers to become a scout-sniper, one of the deadliest-and most dangerous-military specialties in the United Federation Marine Corps.Gracie comes from the Apsáalooke Nation, a people with a long history of military tradition. Small in stature and considered stunningly beautiful, she is often underestimated, but that merely drives her to be the best sniper in the Corps. Somewhat wary of her fellow snipers' attention and interaction with her, she maintains what she considers a professional front, but one that is not as well received by others-and one that earns her the nickname of "Ice Princess." A technically skilled sniper, Gracie feels her shooting should speak for itself. But being a scout-sniper is far more than simple marksmanship. If she wants a career in the Corps, she must learn not only teamwork, but how to be a leader of Marines.This is the second book in the series, but each book is stand-alone and does not have to be read in conjunction with the others. The series follows two Marines and a Navy corpsman as they follow their individual career paths.
After a successful initial tour as a Marine rifleman, Lance Corporal Gracie Medicine Crow volunteers to become a scout-sniper, one of the deadliest--and most dangerous--military specialties in the United Federation Marine Corps. Gracie comes from the ApsAalooke Nation, a people with a long history of military tradition. Small in stature and considered stunningly beautiful, she is often underestimated, but that merely drives her to be the best sniper in the Corps. Somewhat wary of her fellow snipers' attention and interaction with her, she maintains what she considers a professional front, but one that is not as well received by others--and one that earns her the nickname of "Ice Princess." A technically skilled sniper, Gracie feels her shooting should speak for itself. But being a scout-sniper is far more than simple marksmanship. If she wants a career in the Corps, she must learn not only teamwork, but how to be a leader of Marines.
The Marine Corps Special Operations Command engage in direct action, reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, information-gathering, and unconventional warfare. Readers are provided enthralling details, including explanations of the training that enrollees endure and special inside missions that show the skills and discipline of the members of one of the world's most exclusive defense forces.