Between wars, the United States Marine Corps sustained limited sniper training but not enough to compete with other countries during WWII.

Major advances were implemented in sniper tactical mission planning, information gathering, harassing and delaying the enemy.

Snipers proved themselves as an invaluable asset due to their ability to engage targets at great distances in a mountainous battlefield.

An Army Sniper's primary mission is to support combat operations by delivering precise long-range fire on selected targets.

Army snipers face demanding missions and often operate with little or no support, and the training at Fort Moore tests their ability to work in isolation and under pressure.

[5] [6] The Army Sniper Course trains selected individuals in the skills necessary to deliver long range precision fire and the collection of battlefield information.

During the 7 week course, Soldiers will receive training in the application of fieldcraft; advanced camouflage techniques, concealed movement, target detection, range estimation, and terrain utilization (Macro and Micro), intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB), relevant reporting procedures, sniper tactics, advanced marksmanship; known and unknown distance firing, at stationary and moving targets during daylight and limited visibility in varying weather conditions, and staff subjects (intelligence, mission, training, combat orders, command and control, and training management) to ensure mission accomplishment without compromise in accordance with the supported unit commander's intent in all operational venues.

After a course revision, the cadre and leadership concluded that Army snipers need to focus on acting as sensors, communicators and human weapons systems, supporting enhanced multi-domain command and control from the ground in anti-access/area denial environments.