Being a former marine, i am most familiar with those used in the corps. An intimate look at the sniper of the 21st century ghost sniper. The soft stir of air had swept up the hill from the rice paddies and, just moments earlier, had touched a twelveyearold vietnamese boy whose khaki shirt hung loose and wet across his skinny back and who struggled to keep his heavily laden bicycle upright. Sniper rifles are classified as crewserved, as the term is used in the united states military. Charles henderson is a veteran of more than twentythree years in the united states marine corps, with a distinguished career spanning from vietnam to the gulf war, after which he retired as a chief warrant officer.
Neil retired from the united states marine corps in may of 2001 after 24 years of experience in sniping and special operations. Jack coughlin is the marine corps topranked sniper, the man who. I believe the authors purpose on why he wrote this book is because he wanted to tell the story of one of the best marine snipers to ever live and to let people know about him. Marine corps is sticking with its vietnamera, m40 sniper rifle series, despite complaints from scout snipers who say they need the modern, longerrange weapons used by. On the first day of battle at the diyala bridge, he had eleven kills. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read modern american snipers. His first book was critically acclaimed military classic marine sniper, which first chronicled the exploits of u. Hathcock said in a book written about his career as a sniper. Marine survives sniper shot to the helmet in afghanistan. With more than 60 confirmed kills, jack coughlin is the marine corps topranked sniper. One of my favorite parts was when an enemy sniper shot at his friend and hathcock couldnt even see because the sun was shining like a mirror in his eyes.
Modular sniper data book moving target lead summary refill sheets, nsn 1220015471814. Kesler, a scout sniper, explains some fundamentals of long range shooting during this episode of like a marine. Michael durant was shot down with a rocketpropelled grenade on october 3, 1993. A royal marine who has 173 confirmed kills fighting taliban insurgents is the deadliest sniper in the world, it has been claimed. Jack coughlins autobiography, shooter, describes his experiences as the topranked marine sniper in the iraq war. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Davis is the author of fifteen books, including three new york times bestsellers. With more than sixty confirmed kills, jack coughlin is the marine corps t.
In twenty years of active service, he has accumulated one of the most impressive records in the corps, ranging through many of the world s hot spots. I cannot even imagine the discipline it takes to do something like that. Carlos hathcock grew up in mississippi and hunted to get food for his family. He and other marines who were riding on top of the vehicle were sprayed with flaming gasoline caused by the explosion. Navy seal sniper chris kyle and a friend were shot and killed at a texas shooting range by an ex marine whom they were trying to help. There are commercial data books, military data books used for rifle or pistol requalification, matches, and sniping, as well as the home made variety. Davis, of the kyle swanson sniper novels, including long shot and in the crosshairs. In addition to writing his own books and for various publications, he runs his familys cattle enterprise in peyton, colorado. The marine snipers vietnam story continues one shot one kill. Thats the snipers job,to save lives and this marine did it well. A career marine who would not change a thing about his duty and service for his country and loved ones is not enough to save his marriage at the end of that career. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper, swanson faces intrigue, betrayals and the ever present dangers of war. Time to hunt by stephen hunter, point of impact by stephen hunter, sniper one.
When the mk mod 7 is fielded, it will be the primary sniper rifle in the marine corps, said lt. During may 2017, in iraq a canadian army joint task force 2 sniper using a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle set a new world record for the longest confirmed kill shot at a distance of 3,540 m 3,871 yd. A sniper team or sniper cell consists of a combination of one or more shooters with force protection elements and support personnel. He is the author of the critically acclaimed military classics marine sniper and silent warrior, which first chronicled the exploits of usmc sniper carlos hathcock. Mar 01, 2007 secondly, you cant join the marine corps to be a scout sniper. He was pleased as punch to get them, as hes been retired for quite some time. Secondly, you cant join the marine corps to be a scout sniper. Within the table of organization and equipment for both the united states army and the u. The book details carlos hathcocks multiple tours of vietnam and his eventual. One shot one kill, marine sniper is what milo is all about. Witnessed by lieutenant homer johnson, the distance was later plotted on a map. The books use plastic coils, which have shown to hold up better than metal coils in the field. Aug 12, 2015 within the army and marines each have their sniper schools. In this series of thrillers, written by the authors of the new york times bestselling shooter.
It gives great details about what it must have been like to do this job. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine. Accuracy 1st has worked with marine corps and sof snipers. I particularly enjoyed the story of how the sniper team was shooting the engine blocks of iraqi civilians so that they wouldnt drive. Shooter is his harrowing firstperson account of a sniper s life on and off the modern battlefield. Within the army and marines each have their sniper schools. This book is by far the best book i have read and is inspired by a true story. Coughlin grew up in waltham, massachusetts, and joined the marines when he was 19. The book is well written and outlines hathcocks shooting career and then his subsequent deployment to vietnam where he carries out the most audacious sniper missions to become not only a legendary sniper but a legendary marine. At the time of his retirement, he was the senior marine scout sniperthe master sniper. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. More powerful, specialops sniper rifle unlikely for marine. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love.
Life and death of the most lethal american sniper american military history book 1 dead center. The training is part of forest light 151, a semiannual. Jack coughlin audio books, best sellers, author bio. The marines combine the sniper and recon elements into one mos to support the infantry battalion where as the armys generally just take out high value targets though their snipers can be. Observations and docs from visits to 3d marine div and 111th inf 5th inf div. The utah facility offers one of the few true high angle shooting ranges in the nation. What are the differences between army, navy, and marine corp. He retires in 2005 as the most proficient marine sniper in american history and becomes a fulltime dad to raise his daughters, finished with war forever.
Autobiography of one of the deadliest special ops snipers. Tactical weapons loaded with upgraded features, the new garmin foretrex 701 ballistic edition is the perfect computing solution for longrange shooters. Well those are two films who have taken direct inspiration from carloss amazing life. Sure enough, an enemy sniper rose to the bait, plinking a shot at the marine linesand taking in return a deadon shot that ended his sniping career. Marines with iii mef show you how to get things done like a marine. From the legend to the reaperon the battlefield with special operations snipers ebook written by chris martin, sofrep. I got a nice set of challenge coins and gave them to chief valrey cw4 from 5th. With more than sixty confirmed kills, jack coughlin is the marine corps topranked sniper. With devastating injuries, he was taken prisoner by a.
An american sniper in korea soldier of fortune magazine. Quantico, virginia the success of the film american sniper the story of how chris kyle became the deadliest sniper in u. More powerful, specialops sniper rifle unlikely for. Navy seal sniper shot by exmarine he was trying to help. The advent of jungle warfare in the south pacific in 1942 opened an entirely new chapter in the art of fieldcraft and markmanship for the u. A snipers books showcase sponsored by paladin press. Jack coughlin is the marine corps topranked sniper, the man who personally brings americas military muscle to the enemys front door.
Navy seal sniper chris kyle and a friend were shot and killed at a texas shooting range by an exmarine whom they were trying to help. Neil morris on sniping shadowspear special operations. The 3rd battalion has a veteran sniper, staff sergeant jack coughlin, for whom the war in iraq was only the latest of many wars. Perched approximately 10,000 feet up on a mountain top in the sierra nevada, the marine corps snipers are receiving elite training, learning how to shoot and. Carlos hathcock, the subject of the biography, was born in 1942 and died in 1999. Modular sniper data book range estimation offset refill sheets. Jack coughlin is a divorced father of two who grew up in a wealthy boston suburb.
Marine sniper registered users do not see the above ad. If correct, the unnamed marine s toll of kills in afghanistan. A gentle breeze rustled the white feather in the marine sniper s floppy hat as he watched the land below through the telescopic gun sight. Marine snipers get more lethal with mk sniper rifle. Oct 14, 2015 marines with iii mef show you how to get things done like a marine. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Jack coughlin is one of the best snipers in the marine corps. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper the 3rd battalion has a veteran sniper, staff sergeant jack coughlin, for whom the war in iraq was only the latest of many wars. He is one of the best snipers in the marine corps, perhaps the very best. The us marine corps is set to replace its m40 sniper rifle system, first introduced during the vietnam war, with the mk mod 7.
Marine snipers take top prize, again soiwest scout sniper team wins national guard competition by gidget fuentes staff writer posted. Actually the title should say with over 200 unconfirmed lives saved,but unfortunately this wouldnt sell books. May 09, 2018 when the mk mod 7 is fielded, it will be the primary sniper rifle in the marine corps, said lt. This book is a true story based on the life of marine sniper, sergeant carlos hathcock during the vietnam war. As for those two snipers we were trying to spot, a marine waving a white stick pointed them to out but. Data books are small, typically 5 x 8 sized handbooks, that allow shooters to gather data about shooting. I wanted to be a marine biologist my whole life until i graduated high school. We structure training to fit the needs of the client. At the age of nineteen, although he had never even held a gun, he joined the marines and would spend the next.
A gentle breeze rustled the white feather in the marine snipers floppy hat as he watched the land below through the telescopic gun sight. Army ranger and continued with five tours of duty as a u. Storm tactical coil bound scout sniper platoon data book and field book set, printed on heavy card stock paper, in a an easy to read size of 5. Between the wars, the marine corps made a search for a new sniper rifle which culminated in a 1941 recommendation in a report titled equipment for the american sniper and bylined simply. Jul 12, 2008 neil retired from the united states marine corps in may of 2001 after 24 years of experience in sniping and special operations. Sniper data book by snip1er the following data pages can and should be used to gather and record information. In the book marine sniper 93 confirmed kills by charles henderson the author of silent warrior is an explosive true story on how staff sergeant hathcock became americas deadliest sniper. The book is well written and outlines hathcocks shooting career and then his subsequent.
In the event that one shot one kill is required, you can use the book as a reference for the proper dope for the critical shot. Marine snipers train in freezing temperatures high up in. Shooter is his harrowing firstperson account of a snipers life on and off the modern battlefield. Marine corps scout snipers collaborated with japan ground selfdefense force snipers during a lesson in stalking dec. From the legend to the reaperon the battlefield with special. Despite the braggadicio title,this is actually the autobiography of a humble marine. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper reprint by coughlin, sgt jack, kuhlman, capt casey, davis, donald a isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May 02, 2006 a career marine who would not change a thing about his duty and service for his country and loved ones is not enough to save his marriage at the end of that career. Gunnery sargent jack coughlin performed the worlds farthest sniper shot. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper by.
Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. Dewald, right, instructs a japan ground selfdefense force member during sniper stalk lane training dec. Dec 04, 2014 the training is part of forest light 151, a semiannual, bilateral exercise consisting of a command post exercise and field training events conducted by elements of iii marine expeditionary force and the jgsdf to enhance the u. British royal marine is worlds deadliest sniper telegraph. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Paul gillikin, infantry weapons team lead at marine corps systems command. I particularly enjoyed the story of how the sniper team was shooting the engine blocks of iraqi civilians so that they wouldnt. The shot was fired from a highrise building and the bullet travelled for under 10 seconds before hitting the target, an isis insurgent. What are the differences between army, navy, and marine. To eliminate the japanese jungle fighter, the corps had to formulate innovative tactics even more efficient than those successfully implemented by the scouts, observers and snipers of world war i.
If you really want to be a scout sniper which is extremely difficult to be accepted to and actually pass the training school for, you would join the marine corps with an infantry mos, most likely 0311, and then apply to the scout sniper program after you graduate boot camp. Marine corps is sticking with its vietnamera, m40 sniper rifle series, despite complaints from scout snipers who say they need the modern, longerrange weapons used by specialops snipers. A successful sniper shot on the battlefield does more than just kill an enemy fighter. This book is not easy to put down for those who love action and suspense books. Modular sniper data book moving target lead summary refill sheets, nsn. The sniper shot in saving private ryan where the guy gets hit through the scope in the eye.
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