EXCERPT FROM "SCOUT SNIPER TRANSITION" MESSAGE
1. Purpose. This message directs immediate transition of Scout Sniper Platoons to Scout Platoons.
2. Background. The approved Force Design 2030 construct removed the Scout Sniper Platoon from the Infantry Battalion Table of Organization (T/O). The results of Infantry Battalion Experimentation (IBX) Phase I showed the scouting capabilities in the newly designed Infantry Companies were insufficient to offer the Battalion continuous allweather information gathering. The Commandant of the Marine Corps agreed to establish a scout platoon within the Infantry Battalion to provide the commander with relevant, reliable, accurate, and prompt information. The Scout Platoon consists of 26 Marines, four teams of six infantry Marines led by a First Lieutenant and infantry Gunnery Sergeant. Trained designated marksmen and precision rifles will remain within the Infantry Company. Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations units will continue to train snipers through formalized periods of instruction at the Reconnaissance Training Center and Marine Raider Training Center respectively.
3. Action. Infantry Battalions that have not yet reached stabilization (lock-on date) will immediately transition Scout Sniper Platoons to Scout Platoons using existing 18-Marine platoon structure.
3.A. PP&O directs input for the Training Input Plan (TIP) for Scout Sniper Basic Course in Fiscal Year 2024 and beyond will be zero allocated seats.
4. PP&O is coordinating with CD&I to remove the 0317 Billet Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) from infantry battalion T/0 and establish the 0322 MOS (Reconnaissance Sniper) within the Reconnaissance Battalions.
5. Message approved by LtGen D. J. Furness, Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations.
1. Purpose. This message directs immediate transition of Scout Sniper Platoons to Scout Platoons.
2. Background. The approved Force Design 2030 construct removed the Scout Sniper Platoon from the Infantry Battalion Table of Organization (T/O). The results of Infantry Battalion Experimentation (IBX) Phase I showed the scouting capabilities in the newly designed Infantry Companies were insufficient to offer the Battalion continuous allweather information gathering. The Commandant of the Marine Corps agreed to establish a scout platoon within the Infantry Battalion to provide the commander with relevant, reliable, accurate, and prompt information. The Scout Platoon consists of 26 Marines, four teams of six infantry Marines led by a First Lieutenant and infantry Gunnery Sergeant. Trained designated marksmen and precision rifles will remain within the Infantry Company. Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations units will continue to train snipers through formalized periods of instruction at the Reconnaissance Training Center and Marine Raider Training Center respectively.
3. Action. Infantry Battalions that have not yet reached stabilization (lock-on date) will immediately transition Scout Sniper Platoons to Scout Platoons using existing 18-Marine platoon structure.
3.A. PP&O directs input for the Training Input Plan (TIP) for Scout Sniper Basic Course in Fiscal Year 2024 and beyond will be zero allocated seats.
4. PP&O is coordinating with CD&I to remove the 0317 Billet Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) from infantry battalion T/0 and establish the 0322 MOS (Reconnaissance Sniper) within the Reconnaissance Battalions.
5. Message approved by LtGen D. J. Furness, Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations.
