What does SS mean for Marines?
The photo shows a flag with what appear to be the letters “SS” in the shape of jagged lightning bolts. The symbol resembles that used by SS units in World War II. The SS, or Schutzstaffel, was the police and military force of the Nazi Party, which was distinct from the general army.
What was the SS uniform called?
The majority of SS personnel wore a variation of the Waffen-SS uniform or the grey-green SS service tunic. Branches with personnel that normally would wear civilian attire in the Reich (such as the Gestapo and Kripo) were issued grey-green SS uniforms in occupied territory to avoid being mistaken for civilians.
Why do Marine snipers use SS?
Not for any sinister or anti-Semitic calculation, but for the simple reason the acronym/letters SS fit nicely in identifying a Scout Sniper and generally because of a professional respect for the German military’s martial capabilities on the battlefield and not the politics or actions of the Nazi fascist regime.
How long is scout sniper Indoc?
Velayo has worked with Army snipers in the past and from talking with them, he learned that the Army’s sniper school is shorter — five weeks — compared to the Marine Corps’ school, which includes a three-week indoctrination course in addition to the 79-day Scout Sniper basic course.
What are the requirements to be a Marine sniper?
To be eligible for training as a Marine sniper, you must have 20/20 vision or vision that is correctable to 20/20. Have yourself medically cleared. The missions which snipers complete can be physically grueling, and so snipers are required to be in excellent health, with no recurring illnesses or health problems.
How many snipers are in a battalion?
By war’s end, there were 18 snipers per battalion, or two per rifle platoon. Red Army snipers hunted in pairs, one spotting and one firing. Both were armed with the Mosin-Nagant 1891/1930 sniper rifle that fires a 7.62x54mm rimmed round.
What helmets did the SS use?
| Stahlhelm | |
|---|---|
| Type | Combat helmet |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1916–1992 |