Scout Snipers

Founded by Fox6095 and ImperialWolven in 2187.
=== STATUS: Deactivated ===
== Overview ==
The Scout Sniper Platoon (SSP) is an independently operating group of Marine marksmen. Their primary responsibility is to fulfill the role of long range reconnaissance, forward observation, map surveying and precision fires to aid logistical and operational capabilities on the battlefield. As they are not a division, there is no rank progression and the role is fulfilled in conjunction with normal marine duties. Scout Snipers are recruited from regular infantry, where an invitation to the squad will be extended if they pass the screener.
Training was originally conducted at the Pinemoor proving grounds wherein the candidates conduct long-range patrols, develop personal camouflage and stalking techniques, surveillance, target acquisition, long distance marksmanship, as well as practicing map drawing and proper screenshotting. 
Following a lack of productivity and direction in 2017, the division was shutdown indefinitely. 
In of August 2020, Scout Snipers were reactivated temporarily to serve a 'wartime' purpose for the UWF-ORL conflict. Following major success while defending Haven with a 2-man sniper team, it was put back into motion after being proved useful once again. 
In October of 2020, the division was again controversially deactivated, much to the dismay of the platoon's membership. 
== Structure and Terminology ==
The Scout Sniper Platoon is led by a Platoon Commander, typically an intelligence officer, and the Platoon Sergeant is a delegate from Marine Raiders. This allows the Platoon's collections to go directly to an officer responsible for raid planning, and for administrative and training operations conducted by the platoon to deconflict with MRR activities. 
The hierarchy within the platoon revolves around completing the screener, and then conducting follow-on training. 
Average grunts outside of the platoon are referred to as 'Crunchies', because they are loud (hence crunching footsteps) and unaware of their capability to attract unwanted attention. 
== Mission ==
- Provide battlefield surveillance to raid commanders
- Provide spotting and targeting data for fire support assets such as artillery or cruise missiles
- Provide precision fire support to ground troops during offensive and defensive operations
- Eliminating high-value targets and neutralizing stationary defenses 
- Provide thorough scouting and reconnaissance of enemy facilities Category:Divisions