A scout sniper candidate with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, cycles the bolt of an M40A6 sniper rifle during a pre-scout sniper course at Pu’uloa Range Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 14, 2017. The known distance qualification course involves firing at moving targets from the 300, 500, and 600 yard lines; engaging “stop and go” and “bobber” targets at the 700 and 800; shooting from the maximum range of 1,000 yards, and is designed to enhance the Marines’ capabilities to engage targets at known distances and alternate positions. ( Marine Corps

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A scout sniper candidate with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, cycles the bolt of an M40A6 sniper rifle during a pre-scout sniper course at Pu’uloa Range Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 14, 2017. The known distance qualification course involves firing at moving targets from the 300, 500, and 600 yard lines; engaging “stop and go” and “bobber” targets at the 700 and 800; shooting from the maximum range of 1,000 yards, and is designed to enhance the Marines’ capabilities to engage targets at known distances and alternate positions. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)

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