Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
B4 Sniper
Overview
The Sniper designation identifies Army positions that require Soldiers qualified as snipers. It specifies sniper qualification as a requirement of the position.
Core Skills
- precision marksmanship
- target detection and identification
- surveillance and reconnaissance
- fieldcraft and camouflage
- reporting and communication
- mission planning
- team coordination
- attention to detail
- situational awareness
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Private Security
- Physical Security
- Executive Protection
- Law Enforcement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) · Funded · Promotion points
- Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)
- Associate Protection Professional (APP)
Career Growth
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
What the Work Involves
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Bailiffs
- Business Continuity Planners
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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