Sniper Standards — Ranger Beers Supply Co.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Candidates must meet specific rank and MOS prerequisites before attending USASS. The course is highly competitive, and units typically select their most capable marksmen for attendance.

Requirement	Standard	Notes
Rank	E-4 and above	Must be recommended by unit chain of command
MOS	11B / 19D	Infantryman or Cavalry Scout
M24 SWS	Qualification	Marksmanship qualification on the M24 Sniper Weapon System
M110 SASS	Qualification	Marksmanship qualification on the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System

Course Requirements

What You Must Demonstrate

Marksmanship qualification on both M24 SWS and M110 SASS at ranges to 800 meters
Successful completion of graded stalk exercises — move undetected within close range of observer instructors
Deliver an accurate firing solution from a concealed position during stalk evaluations
Target detection and observation reporting to standard
Range estimation using mil-dot reticle and other field-expedient methods
Maintain physical fitness standards throughout the 7-week course

Grading

How You're Evaluated

Sniper School uses a combination of scored marksmanship qualifications and GO/NO-GO practical evaluations. Students must meet strict accuracy standards on known-distance and unknown-distance ranges, and pass graded stalk exercises that test concealment, movement, and engagement under observation.

The stalk pass rate is one of the highest attrition points in the course. Students who fail to move undetected or deliver a firing solution within the time limit are recycled or dropped. Final mission scenarios integrate all skills — marksmanship, field craft, observation, and mission planning — into graded practical assessments.