Marine Corps Training Lecture
On 30 May 2003, the Sea Cadets of NCBC Division hosted a visit by a Staff Sergeant (SSgt) in the U.S. Marine Corps, who spoke at length on his experiences after nearly a decade of service to the nation. Of high interest to the Cadets was his training as a sniper, and the SSgt brought along several "visual aids" that allowed for a high level of interaction between himself, the Cadets, and the designated victi... um, volunteer. This Marine spent a good portion of his lecture explaining and demonstrating the Marine Corps experience, what it means to be a Marine, and giving some advice as to how best to make the transition from being a typical high school student to the Navy / Marine Corps team. Semper Fidelis -- "Always Faithful."
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Sea Cadets listen attentively. |

Sea Cadets listen attentively. |

A victim/volunteer is chosen. |

Assembling the sniper suit. |

Stylish, yet still functional. |

Final adjustments - fit and comfort still count. |

Ready to snipe, or go snipe-hunting. |

Sniper suit + finger rings = statistic. |

There's always the manual to cross check. |

The Cadet strips off the suit in record time. |
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