WTF?
We all know why, but WTF!!


The United States Marine Corps disbanded its elite and historic scout sniper program as part of its extensive revamp to adapt infantry battalions to future warfare.

The age-old MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) has been around since World War II, and one nonprofit organization representing the renowned Scout Snipers is calling the Corps move "misguided" and "ill-advised."

"We're shocked and saddened that our Marine Corps leadership seems to have forgotten the lessons learned in combat, paid for with the blood of our members," the USMC Scout Sniper Association wrote.

A memo from Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policy, and Operations at Headquarters Marine Corps, Lieutenant General David J. Furness, called for the "immediate transition of Scout Sniper Platoons to Scout Platoons" meaning that infantry battalions will no longer have sniper attachments, but instead scouts who will "provide the commander with relevant, reliable, accurate and prompt information."

https://nypost.com/2023/03/04/marine-corps-shutting-down-its-elite-scout-sniper-program/

It doesn't matter what advanced technology we have, you still need boots on the ground. And, some of the boots need to be specially made.

Quote from: Sick Of Silence on March 04, 2023, 10:30:32 PMIt doesn't matter what advanced technology we have, you still need boots on the ground. And, some of the boots need to be specially made.

Yep, no doubt political.

Carlos Hathcock just turned over in his grave.

The question that nobody is asking, better yet do they even care, how many Combat Fighting Soldiers lives were saved by our military sniper teams.

Quote from: Bronx on March 16, 2023, 08:19:48 AMCarlos Hathcock just turned over in his grave.

The question that nobody is asking, better yet do they even care, how many Combat Fighting Soldiers lives were saved by our military sniper teams.

It's as if winning wars are no longer on the table.