Billet: Assistant Team Leader (ATL), Scout Sniper
Unit: 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, Bravo Company, 2nd Platoon

Professional Overview

As a Reconnaissance Marine with the United States Marine Corps, I served as the Assistant Team Leader (ATL) for an 8-man team, specializing in precision fires and reconnaissance operations. In addition to my responsibilities as a Scout Sniper, I was a certified Military Freefall Parachutist, enabling specialized insertion methods. My team was designated as the freefall insertion team, capable of conducting clandestine operations across a variety of environments.

Our mission sets encompassed reconnaissance and surveillance, evade-and-escape drills (E&E), direct action (DA), amphibious operations, foot patrols, and advanced shooting packages. With expertise in a wide array of weapon systems and tactical vehicles, I contributed to the readiness and operational success of my team. Reconnaissance Marines are the elite ground and amphibious reconnaissance professionals of the Marine Corps, trained to operate in austere and complex environments with unparalleled versatility and adaptability.

Leadership and Professional Development

• Assistant Team Leader (ATL): Provided leadership for my team, coordinating and executing reconnaissance missions and direct-action operations.

• Certificate of Commendation: Recognized for leading a scout sniper technique course for Marines from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

• Sergeant of Marines: Completed leadership training, focusing on guiding and mentoring Marines in both combat and garrison environments.

Combat and Tactical Skills

• MCMAP Green Belt: Proficient in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, emphasizing hand-to-hand combat and mental discipline.

• SOCP (Special Operations Combatives Program): Trained in advanced close-quarters combat techniques.

• TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care): Certified in battlefield medical care, specializing in life-saving techniques under fire.

• SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape): Completed advanced training in survival and evasion in hostile environments.

Specialized Operations Training

• Scout Sniper, MOS 0317: Completed advanced sniper training with expertise in precision engagement and fieldcraft (Class 2-18).

• Mountain Sniper Course: Trained in high-altitude marksmanship and survival in mountainous terrain.

• Military Freefall Certified (MFF): Qualified in advanced parachuting techniques for freefall insertions.

• MRZR Driver Certification: Trained in operating tactical MRZR vehicles for reconnaissance and rapid deployment.

Infantry and Reconnaissance Training

• ITB (Infantry Training Battalion): MOS 0311 rifleman training with a focus on small-unit tactics and infantry weapon systems.

• BRPC (Basic Reconnaissance Primer Course): Designed to develop endurance and reconnaissance fundamentals (Class 7-17).

• BRC (Basic Reconnaissance Course): MOS 0321, specializing in amphibious reconnaissance, patrolling, and tactical insertions (Class 5-17).

Operational Expertise

Weapon Systems Proficiency:

• Rifles: M4, M40A1, Mk22, M110

• Heavy Weapons: M2A1, M19, M72 LAW, M136 AT4

• Specialty: M32A1 grenade launcher, M203 under-barrel grenade launcher

Reconnaissance and Tactical Missions:

• Amphibious Operations: Conducted multiple amphibious training packages for littoral missions.

• Freefall Insertions: Executed high-altitude military freefall missions as part of the team’s designated capabilities.

• Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Conducted missions across undisclosed environments, gathering actionable intelligence in support of MAGTF and joint-force operations.

Awards and Recognition

• Good Conduct Medal: Awarded for honorable and faithful service in the United States Marine Corps.

• Certificate of Commendation: Recognized for contributions to sniper training programs.

Serving as a Reconnaissance Sniper with the United States Marine Corps allowed me to develop expertise in a wide range of tactical and leadership roles. My training and operational experience as part of an elite reconnaissance team provided me with advanced skills in marksmanship, reconnaissance, amphibious operations, and freefall insertions. My contributions were pivotal in advancing team objectives, ensuring mission success, and fostering a culture of excellence in both combat readiness and professional development.