Here, we have another video of a marine sniper doing what they do best taking out the enemy. He served with the 9th infantry division of the united states army. He deployed in 1966 as a military policeman, but immediately volunteered for combat and was soon transferred to the 1st marine division sniper platoon, stationed at hill 55, south of da nang. 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.
United states marine corps scout sniper mos 0317, formerly 8541 is a secondary mos military occupational specialty designator of u. The only book snipers all seem familiar with other than the bible is marine sniper. During the 2010 assault on marja in helmand province, afghanistan, cpl. Anthony swoffords experiences as an sta sniper are recounted in his book, jarhead, and the 2005 film of the same name. The protagonist of stephen hunters bob lee swagger thriller series, comprising the novels point of impact 1993, black light, time to hunt 1999, and i, sniper 2009, is loosely based on carlos hathcock hathcock is alluded to in the book as gunny sgt carl hitchcock. You cant get into this sniper unit if you havent read it, said sergeant barrett, who has been a marine sniper for six years. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine corps usmc sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Listen to marine sniper audiobook by charles henderson and. Shooter is an autobiography of the top ranked marine sniper in the iraq war in 1993. This is the m40 sniper rifle used by chuck mawhinney during the vietnam war. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy.
He was a united states marine corps sniper with a record of 93 confirmed kills in vietnam. Secondly, you cant join the marine corps to be a scout sniper. He must possess the field craft to be able to position himself for a. A gentle breeze rustled the white feather in the marine snipers floppy hat as he watched the land below through the telescopic gun sight.
This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war carlos hathcock taking aim in vietnam. Shooter was number one on the list of new york times bestseller in 2005. 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 sniper is the biggame hunter of the battlefield, and he needs all of the skills of a woodsman, marksman, hunter, and poacher. Gunnery sergeant sergeant major carlos norman hathcock aka. This book is the story of a middle class youth who survives the quality control of the marine sniper schools and rises to the top of his profession through years of war and trials. These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in. Neil retired from the united states marine corps in may of 2001 after 24 years of experience in sniping and special operations. If you are looking for a book on hathcocks exploits as a sniper look to marine sniper as this covers all of hathcocks adventures the authors of this book readily heap praise on this volume.
His first book was critically acclaimed military classic marine sniper, which first. Neil morris on sniping shadowspear special operations. Some of the more prominent stories are recreated in this book, retold by the authors and are definitely a worthy addition. The course normally runs twice a year is weeks long. Chuck mawhinney was probably born to be a marine sniper. John ethan place demonstrated skill and technique on par with the best snipers in marine history. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942 and died of complications of multiple sclerosis on february 23, 1999. Life and death of the most lethal american sniper american military history book. 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. The start of modern marine corps scout sniper instructor. I have read the book, marine sniper, the autobiography of carlos hathcock, and seen several documentaries about snipers including sgt hathcock.
In addition to writing his own books and for various publications, he runs his familys cattle enterprise in peyton, colorado. He taught himself to shoot as a boy, just like alvin york and audie murphy before him. The latest sniper course has just completed at commando training centre royal marines. He was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills and hundreds of probable kills during the vietnam war. Carlos hathcock the best marine sniper home facebook. If you really want to be a scout sniper which is extremely difficult to be accepted to and actually pass the training school for. The 22yearold sniper scored 32 confirmed kills in only days and was. Thomas gibbonsneff was the leader of a marine corps scout sniper team that came under fire from a taliban. Henderson is best known for his 2 biographies, marine sniper. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942, in north little rock, arkansas. If you want to read more then search amazon for the book marine sniper which, i believe, covers. Carlos hathcock vietnam sniper charlie company vietnam. He is also the author of marshalling the faithful, goodnight saigon, jungle rules, and the fictional jack valentine marine sniper series. An american sniper in korea soldier of fortune magazine.
I started shooting at a very young age, and he taught me to shoot like the. Bradley blankenship, a scout sniper assigned to the battalion landing team weapons company, 1st battalion, 4th marines, 31st marine expeditionary unit meu, sights in his rifle. Beyond combat, hathcock was a championship shooter and a respected instructor in marksmanship and sniper skills. Marine corps infantrymen and reconnaissance marines that. Swafford was a marine that is not to be looked upon with admiration. Corporal john roland burke, usmc for extraordinary heroism while serving as a sniper team leader with headquarters and service. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. In the video, you can tell that being a marine sniper is not just a pointandshoot kind of job, but.
If you want to read more then search amazon for the book marine sniper which, i believe, covers hathcocks vietnam period as well as his winning the wimbledon. The soft stir of air had swept up the hill from the rice paddies and. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. Usmc archives long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was.
The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. 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. White feather long trang du kich united states marines core 19661969. Partnering with private first class henry friday, boitnott hunkered down, rifle ready, eye to his scope, while friday voluntarily trotted along a trench line to lure chinese fire. See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and marines.
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. An intimate look at the sniper of the 21st century ghost sniper. Americas top sniper of the vietnam war wasnt a marine. Nazi flag incident puts culture of marine snipers in spotlight. Charles william henderson born august 26, 1948 is a retired marine corps warrant officer and an author based in colorado. Watch a marine sniper take out a taliban fighter with one shot. A hunt for a deadly sniper from two perspectives the new. The marines deadly duo best snipers series book 14 kindle edition. The start of modern marine corps scout sniper instructor school by dick culver have been in on the marine corps scout sniper evolution since about 1966 when i was the s3 of the 2nd reconnaissance. He and burke saved many lives with their expert training and shooting.