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He put the experience behind him after he returned from the Vietnam War. But fame finally caught up to him in the 1990s.

Snipers have long been force multipliers for the progressive commander who knows the value of a skilled shooter.

All their kills are verified using video footage recorded by their night-scopes. The snipers also operate in silence, so their high-value targets have no chance to take cover.

Marine Corps call word renaming honors legendary ‘Redfield’ sniper 4 days ago Sgt. Charles “Chuck” Mawhinney, who recorded 103 confirmed kills and 216 probable kills with M40 sniper rifle and Redfield 3x9x40 scope while serving in the Vietnam War. (Sgt. Charles “Chuck” Mawhinney) Even as the Marine Corps updates its rifle optics and shooting qualifications, it doesn’t forget its history. Recently Marines at Weapons Training Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, dubbed their firing desk “Redfield” during a renaming ceremony at Stone Bay, according to a Marine Corps ...

by SOFREP Dec 16, 2020 Share This: Marine Corps snipers struck fear in the hearts of their enemies in the jungles of Vietnam. The exploits of three sharpshooters, in particular, are legendary. Charles “Chuck” Mawhinney, Eric England, and Carlos Hathcock combined had almost 300 confirmed kills and even more unconfirmed. They were masters of their craft. Their skills in battle, as well as their silent professionalism and humility, made these men examples for the Marine snipers that followed. “The Marines who go forward and work to put 120 percent into it and let their accolades speak for ...