Guest Instructor Scott Olson
United States Marine Corps MOS 0317 Scout Sniper
Scout Sniper Team Leader Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) 2011- 2012
Operation Iraqi Freedom 2006 - 2007
Served six of eight years in the scout sniper community
Urban Sniper Course April 2011
Mountain Scout Sniper Course January 2011
TASC: Long Range Precision Rifle Course <span style="font-weight: bold">$500</span>
*15 -16 December, Saturday & Sunday. Saturday: Academics and non-live fire practical application. Sunday: All day live fire.
*Angeles Shooting Range 91342
Objectives/Task:
*Engage stationary targets from 200 - ~700+ meters (max Angeles)
*Tactics and techniques of the USMC Scout/Sniper
*Fundamentals of Marksmanship per the USMC Scout/Sniper
*Supported prone and sitting
*Wind value estimation
*Ballistics
*Understanding the mil-dot reticle (if applicable)
*Range estimation
*Shooter and spotter team work
*Maintaining a log book
*And more...
Prescribed Rifle/Equipment:
*Rifle (bolt or semi) and preferably capable of 1 MOA accuracy.
*Quality magnified optic preferably with bullet drop compensator and/or range estimating reticle and/or mil-dot reticle.
*Quality mount and rings (cheap mounts/rings = no precision)
*150 rounds of quality (preferably match) rifle ammunition. More is better for remediation.
*Spotting scope recommend
*Bipod optional but recommended
*Kestral/Wind meter optional but recommended
*Range finder optional but recommend
*Pack (filled) to use as support
*All other equipment per TASC RC 101 requirements.
The Academy of Saint Crispian
