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Cpl. Brighten Bell, a student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course, acquires a target during a stalking exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 22, 2016. The exercise required students to traverse approximately 1000 meters of high grass and fire on a target, all without being detected. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Cpl. Brighten Bell, a student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course, acquires a target during a stalking exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 22, 2016. The exercise required students to traverse approximately 1000 meters of high grass and fire on a target, all without being detected. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Predator and prey: Pre-Scout Sniper students stalk targets

The 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center held its final week of instruction for aspiring Marine scout snipers as part of the Pre-Scout Sniper Course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22.

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Lance Cpl. Richard K. Wiebe, a student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course, fires on a target with the M40A5 sniper rifle at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 12, 2016. Students worked in teams of two, executing roles as a spotter or a shooter, to engage targets between 300 and 1,000 meters away. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Lance Cpl. Richard K. Wiebe, a student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course, fires on a target with the M40A5 sniper rifle at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 12, 2016. Students worked in teams of two, executing roles as a spotter or a shooter, to engage targets between 300 and 1,000 meters away. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marines enter second week of DCSC pre-scout sniper course

The 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center continued the development of future Marine scout snipers during a known-distance firing range as part of the pre-scout sniper course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 12.

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A Marine student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course applies camouflage at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The three-week course is designed to prepare qualified Marines for the Scout Sniper Basic Course, and instructs them in skills such as stalking, camouflage, land navigation and marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - A Marine student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course applies camouflage at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The three-week course is designed to prepare qualified Marines for the Scout Sniper Basic Course, and instructs them in skills such as stalking, camouflage, land navigation and marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Division Combat Skills Center begins pre-scout sniper course

The 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center began to train tomorrow’s Marines of the scout sniper community with the Pre-Scout Sniper Course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 6.

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Scout sniper screener candidates with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment run with packs weighing approximately 45 pounds during a physical fitness assessment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 20, 2015. The screener aims to prepare candidates for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/ released) - Scout sniper screener candidates with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment run with packs weighing approximately 45 pounds during a physical fitness assessment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 20, 2015. The screener aims to prepare candidates for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/ released)

Top infantry Marines prepare to join elite sniper community

Sweat drips from the faces of 16 tired Marines as they sprint through the streets of Camp Lejeune

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A Marine with Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, adjusts the scope of an M40 bolt-action sniper rifle during a weapons zeroing range at G21, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 3, 2015. The M40 sniper rifle is capable of hitting a target at 1,000 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez) - A Marine with Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, adjusts the scope of an M40 bolt-action sniper rifle during a weapons zeroing range at G21, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 3, 2015. The M40 sniper rifle is capable of hitting a target at 1,000 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez)

Through the scope: 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines prepare weapons, Marines for deployment

Marines with Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, took aim down range during a weapons zeroing exercise at Range G21, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 3, 2015.

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