Story by Lance Cpl. Joey Holeman | Marine Rotational Force - Darwin | 08.18.2014
Scout Sniper Platoon with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines conducted an unknown distance qualification range August 18 increasing their long range firing capabilities at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia during Exercise Koolendong 14....
Story by Lance Cpl. Krista James | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.23.2014
Marines with Alpha, Bravo and Delta Companies, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division trained on the M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle, or SASR, at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21-23, 2014. Weighing close to 30 pounds and nearly 60 inches in total length, the SASR is designed to give commanders the tactical option of......
Story by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Moore | 1st Marine Division | 07.19.2013
He laid still as he peered through his scope on the target 300 meters in front of him. His spotter directed him on where he needed to aim to take out his target. His complete focus was on only what was in his crosshairs to make sure his first shot was his last shot....
