Congratulations on a rewarding career. You are the only individual other than myself that recognized how good it feels to not be second guessed by higher ranking members of your organization despite your actual rank. That feeling is priceless and one of the things I respect about the U.S. military. Several civilian jobs do it as well, you just have to land the right one. Great video, thanks for the info.👍
Good job describing the job. I was with the 3/327th Infantry, 101st Airborne. Worked in 4 - 6 man teams. Nobody wanted to tryout. I was a Scout, 11B, my roommate was one of the snipers. I had been on a rifle team but I did not get a chance to go to sniper school, no money back in 90-94. Then I was with the Florida National Gaurd Infantry and got detached to a CAV-Scout unit (19D). It was fun and good experience but I liked 11B better, quieter. I was blessed to guard a 4 Star General and work as an 11H (TOW-II) before the scouts. I miss it all.
I was a E-6 in a infantry scout platoon. My unit was 1-69th Infantry. Task Force Wolfhoundin in Taji and Baghdad 2004-2005. I love being in a infantry scout platoon. Our platoon was very close. We had 3 KIA 5 wounded. I enjoyed your video. It was a lot of good info.
I just came across your video and I am so glad I found it! I’m awaiting orders at the moment. I didn’t get selected at SFAS. I really want to try out for a scout platoon wherever I go. I’ve heard they operate more independently and I want to get some good experience before I go back to SFAS
Great to see this. I was lucky enough to be recruited right out of basic training before being attached to a unit. Not s 300 PT score, so not sure why. I enjoyed all the advanced training that we got.
i left a scout platoon for a promotion after I reclassed to 11c from 11b and I regretted every second of it mortars are cool but like you said the lack of freedom to think for yourself was a struggle and I started to feel under appreciated Unfortunately I got Med boarded out with 100% before I could try to get back into the scouts as a nco
Thanks i was selected as A D19 Calvary Scout and yes i not just going to try i am going to be a Sniper period even if it takes a few times. I will be a Sniper in the United States Army. Thanks for the important Info
What about the Troop C of the Cav section? That’s a recon element and it’s also infantry. How similar is the experience? This is also dismounted recon conducted by infantry.
I’ve never been in one, but I have friends who are. To my understanding, the structure is basically identical to a Scout Platoon. If you even know the existence of a Cav unit’s C Troop, you probably know more about them than I do, so you can probably correct me if I’m wrong.lol
Good video! Is your unit still retaining its airborne status, and how has the transition been now that it's no longer LRS? getting back into service with the guard either with you guys, or as an SF support dude.
m sebas we are retaining our airborne status and the last info I received is that we are gaining 2 line airborne companies and an airborne HHC for a new national guard battalion being formed, all of those companies being in Indiana. The transition has been slow but we have the best group of guys I’ve ever served with hands down. If you still enjoy infantry stuff while being with the least toxic leadership (they are very relaxed when they can be, and they look for every opportunity to be that way) I can’t recommend my unit enough for you. Great great place to be, and a ton of school opportunities as well.
Anthony that’s an interesting question. Both branches you’re going to have to earn your way into the spot. Both branches produce great quality snipers. I would say that the Marines have the best base-level snipers in the military, but I believe the selection to get that spot is much harder to pass. Also, I know the Army you can sign up for infantry and know exactly what your MOS is when you sign up. I’m not sure that the Marines have quite as solid of a guarantee. So it’s a toss up, really. But I don’t think you can go wrong either way.
Anthony Dlga I don’t believe so per the Army’s policies, but there are stories of guys who have gotten around that test and gone on to be legendary snipers. Like Nick Irving, the Reaper of the Ranger Regiment.
Usually being in a tight knit recon platoon is a bit more longterm though. They might ask if you are willing to re-enlist. Why would they want someone about to get out right?
transcendence I believe they did ask us that now that you say it. But I just told them I probably would knowing I’d like it, but still got out so... either way.
@@NemeanIndustries Thanks for the vid btw. Clears a few things up and provides a better picture. I didn’t get selected after going through indoc, :( but i’m training up for the next one. Unseen in the eyes of the world! Ghost warriors lead the way eh? haha
Having the ability to call for fire is something that every RTO can do inside the Scout Platoon. But they’re all just Infantry guys. And again, that’s the Scout RTO. No one on the Sniper section ever called for fire when I was in the scouts. They would send us a report with the pertinent information and the RTO would do it for them.
My ARTO (infantry) was sent to the 2 week JFO course to get the L7 ASI. We would now and then have a JTAC attached to our platoon for joint training missions (when they weren’t attached the L7 would come in handy but it didn’t really matter because we crossed trained with the fisters yearly). Everyone needed to know everyone’s job so the L7 qualification really just served as a POC for teaching our new cherries and establishing a defined role/responsibility.
Can someone in the army actually have the designation scout sniper? Some guy on TikTok s claiming this, showed a part of I think dd214 that says it? He also says he has been in 300 gunfights? And he says he was a reconnaissance singleton??
@MoronicAcid1 yes, just needs the proper paperwork done stating why his unit needs him to go to the course. When I was in i was a 19k a tanker, I had a tank commander who knew a lot of knowledge about ballistics and all that buy he never went to Master Gunner School. I finally asked how he knows all this shit and sure as shit he was a Qualified Sniper in his last unit.
No they cannot he is incorrect , the only MOS that can attend sniper school is 11B , 19D (which is no longer a thing) , and 18series ( Special Forces) . They absolutely are not sending Fisters nor tankers to sniper school
@southernSCkid I'm not sure where you are getting your information from but per the US Army Sniper Course own web page, the current course accepts 11B 19D and 18 series. 19D is "still a thing" as far as me, I'm only letting you how it used to be, that's all.
Cav guys continue on with their heritage of being mounted (on horseback in history) and now, as far as I’ve seen, they conduct mounted recon. Meaning in vehicles. Also, I’ve only ever seen them as Brigade level recon assets. Infantry Scouts are more Battalion level assets, and then Infantry LRS units can be all the way up to Corps assets. Different recon assets depending on what you need done. Go infantry, don’t go Cav Scout.lol.
@@NemeanIndustries I was a battalion scout at Fort stewart in the HHC scout platoon as a cav scout, our snipers were made up of both infantry and scouts
The little bit of research I did showed that you can be in a sniper position as a cav guy but they’re harder to get because there are less slots. So going to Sniper school is also harder than if you were infantry.
PataGucci Guru thank you yea just figured this out today as well I was at meps today and met a cav scout sniper when I went to go swear in he said it’s common in cav scouts just like infantry it just seems like less because infantry has more people than cav scout and yea the slots for cav scouts are more limited
I've been out of school as a high school drop out, I've always been a bit sharper than most people I meet and I scored a 117 with my GT I'm going going to serve baby! Or at least attempt to. Scored a 67 on my overall which is what my recruiter got WITH a college degree. I got this baby!
Congratulations on a rewarding career. You are the only individual other than myself that recognized how good it feels to not be second guessed by higher ranking members of your organization despite your actual rank. That feeling is priceless and one of the things I respect about the U.S. military. Several civilian jobs do it as well, you just have to land the right one.
Great video, thanks for the info.👍
Being in Scout PLT was the best job I had in the army period
Good job describing the job. I was with the 3/327th Infantry, 101st Airborne. Worked in 4 - 6 man teams. Nobody wanted to tryout. I was a Scout, 11B, my roommate was one of the snipers. I had been on a rifle team but I did not get a chance to go to sniper school, no money back in 90-94. Then I was with the Florida National Gaurd Infantry and got detached to a CAV-Scout unit (19D). It was fun and good experience but I liked 11B better, quieter. I was blessed to guard a 4 Star General and work as an 11H (TOW-II) before the scouts. I miss it all.
I was a E-6 in a infantry scout platoon. My unit was 1-69th Infantry. Task Force Wolfhoundin in Taji and Baghdad 2004-2005. I love being in a infantry scout platoon. Our platoon was very close. We had 3 KIA 5 wounded. I enjoyed your video. It was a lot of good info.
Love the unit👍
Much respect. Here’s to your team 🍻.
I just came across your video and I am so glad I found it! I’m awaiting orders at the moment. I didn’t get selected at SFAS. I really want to try out for a scout platoon wherever I go. I’ve heard they operate more independently and I want to get some good experience before I go back to SFAS
Great to see this. I was lucky enough to be recruited right out of basic training before being attached to a unit. Not s 300 PT score, so not sure why. I enjoyed all the advanced training that we got.
Was a Air Cav Scout in Vietnam in 71-72 called a Hunter-Killer Teams...it was crazy!!!
i left a scout platoon for a promotion after I reclassed to 11c from 11b and I regretted every second of it mortars are cool but like you said the lack of freedom to think for yourself was a struggle and I started to feel under appreciated
Unfortunately I got Med boarded out with 100% before I could try to get back into the scouts as a nco
Best job i ever had
Thanks i was selected as A D19 Calvary Scout and yes i not just going to try i am going to be a Sniper period even if it takes a few times. I will be a Sniper in the United States Army. Thanks for the important Info
Nice
As a fellow 19D who did what you want to do I can tell you You Will Succeed if you have the physical standard to match your mindset. Scout Out.
recon platoon 1/509 PIR, this is solid assessment and advice.
What about the Troop C of the Cav section? That’s a recon element and it’s also infantry. How similar is the experience? This is also dismounted recon conducted by infantry.
I’ve never been in one, but I have friends who are. To my understanding, the structure is basically identical to a Scout Platoon. If you even know the existence of a Cav unit’s C Troop, you probably know more about them than I do, so you can probably correct me if I’m wrong.lol
Good video! Is your unit still retaining its airborne status, and how has the transition been now that it's no longer LRS? getting back into service with the guard either with you guys, or as an SF support dude.
m sebas we are retaining our airborne status and the last info I received is that we are gaining 2 line airborne companies and an airborne HHC for a new national guard battalion being formed, all of those companies being in Indiana. The transition has been slow but we have the best group of guys I’ve ever served with hands down. If you still enjoy infantry stuff while being with the least toxic leadership (they are very relaxed when they can be, and they look for every opportunity to be that way) I can’t recommend my unit enough for you. Great great place to be, and a ton of school opportunities as well.
@@NemeanIndustries hell yea, I'll definitely look into it. Got a few months left on a contract gig then I'll be back stateside. Thanks!
m sebas we’re changing units right now so it’s kind of confusing to find us. Just look up Company D 151 LRS on Facebook, you’ll find us
@@NemeanIndustries I've actually been in contact with one of your recruiters. Thanks for looking out man!
For someone that wants to be a sniper would be better to join Marines or army?
Anthony that’s an interesting question. Both branches you’re going to have to earn your way into the spot. Both branches produce great quality snipers. I would say that the Marines have the best base-level snipers in the military, but I believe the selection to get that spot is much harder to pass. Also, I know the Army you can sign up for infantry and know exactly what your MOS is when you sign up. I’m not sure that the Marines have quite as solid of a guarantee. So it’s a toss up, really. But I don’t think you can go wrong either way.
Examine the parts of the job that interest you and see how they align with the core mission sets
So you would go to scout tryouts if you want to be a sniper, also is this before or after sniper school?
It’s hard to get sniper school before being in a sniper position. Easiest way is to try out for scouts and get into the sniper section
Is it required to dip if you want to be a scout?
Pretty much
Can you be a Army sniper if you are colorblind?
Anthony Dlga I don’t believe so per the Army’s policies, but there are stories of guys who have gotten around that test and gone on to be legendary snipers. Like Nick Irving, the Reaper of the Ranger Regiment.
Is this process possible under a two year contract because I want to be a sniper in the army but I want to do a two year contract.
I am Jason Its possible, but you’d have to do your battalion’s scout try outs as soon as you show up.
Usually being in a tight knit recon platoon is a bit more longterm though. They might ask if you are willing to re-enlist. Why would they want someone about to get out right?
transcendence I believe they did ask us that now that you say it. But I just told them I probably would knowing I’d like it, but still got out so... either way.
@@NemeanIndustries Thanks for the vid btw. Clears a few things up and provides a better picture. I didn’t get selected after going through indoc, :( but i’m training up for the next one.
Unseen in the eyes of the world! Ghost warriors lead the way eh? haha
Do sniper sections have an organic JFO position? If so what MOS fils it?
Having the ability to call for fire is something that every RTO can do inside the Scout Platoon. But they’re all just Infantry guys. And again, that’s the Scout RTO. No one on the Sniper section ever called for fire when I was in the scouts. They would send us a report with the pertinent information and the RTO would do it for them.
My ARTO (infantry) was sent to the 2 week JFO course to get the L7 ASI.
We would now and then have a JTAC attached to our platoon for joint training missions (when they weren’t attached the L7 would come in handy but it didn’t really matter because we crossed trained with the fisters yearly). Everyone needed to know everyone’s job so the L7 qualification really just served as a POC for teaching our new cherries and establishing a defined role/responsibility.
Do you have to sky dive in sniper training
Nope
Can someone in the army actually have the designation scout sniper? Some guy on TikTok s claiming this, showed a part of I think dd214 that says it? He also says he has been in 300 gunfights? And he says he was a reconnaissance singleton??
The mos 19D is a Cavilry Scout. The US Army Sniper Couse is open to all combat MOS including the MPs. So yes, sort of.
@@madkabal So 12Bs and 13Fs can go to sniper school?
@MoronicAcid1 yes, just needs the proper paperwork done stating why his unit needs him to go to the course. When I was in i was a 19k a tanker, I had a tank commander who knew a lot of knowledge about ballistics and all that buy he never went to Master Gunner School. I finally asked how he knows all this shit and sure as shit he was a Qualified Sniper in his last unit.
No they cannot he is incorrect , the only MOS that can attend sniper school is 11B , 19D (which is no longer a thing) , and 18series ( Special Forces) . They absolutely are not sending Fisters nor tankers to sniper school
@southernSCkid I'm not sure where you are getting your information from but per the US Army Sniper Course own web page, the current course accepts 11B 19D and 18 series. 19D is "still a thing" as far as me, I'm only letting you how it used to be, that's all.
Difference between scout and Cav Scout?
Cav guys continue on with their heritage of being mounted (on horseback in history) and now, as far as I’ve seen, they conduct mounted recon. Meaning in vehicles. Also, I’ve only ever seen them as Brigade level recon assets. Infantry Scouts are more Battalion level assets, and then Infantry LRS units can be all the way up to Corps assets. Different recon assets depending on what you need done. Go infantry, don’t go Cav Scout.lol.
@@NemeanIndustries I was a battalion scout at Fort stewart in the HHC scout platoon as a cav scout, our snipers were made up of both infantry and scouts
I’m going cav scout can I still do sniper
ONE_EYE_KANEKI Anthony I’m not 100% sure on that
The little bit of research I did showed that you can be in a sniper position as a cav guy but they’re harder to get because there are less slots. So going to Sniper school is also harder than if you were infantry.
PataGucci Guru thank you yea just figured this out today as well I was at meps today and met a cav scout sniper when I went to go swear in he said it’s common in cav scouts just like infantry it just seems like less because infantry has more people than cav scout and yea the slots for cav scouts are more limited
@@NemeanIndustriesyes but go infantry for ranger and more versatility
You packing a lip? lol
Gearguy mk18 jump cuts every time I spit lol
What’s the ASVAB score you need? To try out
Don’t need anything to try out. But to go to Sniper school you need a 100 GT score
I've been out of school as a high school drop out, I've always been a bit sharper than most people I meet and I scored a 117 with my GT I'm going going to serve baby! Or at least attempt to. Scored a 67 on my overall which is what my recruiter got WITH a college degree. I got this baby!
The army separates them because they're not smart enough to be able to do both. Rah!
Marine corp scout snipers are gone