U.S. Marine Corps Development and Education Command, Public Affairs Office, Quantico, Virginia. Release No. 004–86, “Scout-Sniper’s Ghillie Suit,” January 27, 1986.
U.S. Marine Corps Equipment Board, Quantico, Virginia. “Project No. A9–757: Sniper Rifles. Telescopes, and Mount Study,” 1951.
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Brigade, FMF. News Release No.: 16–62, “This Is a Sniper,” January 26, 1962.
U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Marine Division. “Division Order 3590.3B, Scout-Sniper Platoons,” June 9, 1968.
U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Marine Division. “Division Order 1510.5, Scout-Sniper Refresher Training Course.” September 3, 1968.
MANUALS
FMFM 1–3B. “Sniping,” August 5, 1969.
FMFM 1–3B. “Sniping,” April 7, 1976.
FMFM 1–3B. “Sniping,” January 28, 1981.
SL-3-05539A. “Components List for Rifle, 7.62 mm: M40,” August 1970.
SL-3-05539B. “Components List for Rifle, Sniper, 7.62 mm M40A1,” May 1978.
SL-4-05539A. “Repair Parts List for Rifle, 7.62 mm: M700,” November 1966.
TM 00539-13/1. “Operation and Maintenance, Rifle, Sniper, M40A1 and Related Optical Equipment,” November 1981.
U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, Headquarters. “Combat Experiences: Sniper Training and Employment in the 9th Infantry Division,” 1969.
U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff Intelligence. “Order of Battle Study ST 67–029: VC/NVA Employment of Snipers,” January 6, 1967.
U.S. Navy
NAVMC 2614. “Professional Knowledge Gained From Operational Experience in Vietnam,” 1967.
U.S. War Department
MANUALS
FM 21–75. “Infantry Scouting, Patrolling, and Sniping,” February 6, 1944.
TM 5–9340. “Sniperscope and Snooperscope,” September 1944.
TM 9–1275. “U.S. Rifles, Cal..30 M1, M1C, and M1D,” 1947.
TM 9–270. “U.S. Rifle, Cal..30 M1903A4 (Sniper’s),” September 1943.
TM 5–9341. “Sniperscope M2,” June 1945.
Correspondence and Interviews
The following individuals gave freely of their knowledge, experience, recollections, personal papers, and research time. Without their support, candor, and hard work, this book would not have been possible.
INDIVIDUALS
Lee V. Abbott, Queensland, Australia
Stephen E. Atkins, College Station, Texas
Bob Aylward, Fort Benning, Georgia
Colonel Roger H. Barnard, USMC (Ret.), Quantico, Virginia
General George S. Blanchard, USA (Ret.), McLean, Virginia
Major General A. R. Bolling Jr., USA (Ret.), Dallas, Texas
Frank J. Camper. Dolomite, Alabama
David K. Canfil, Oxford, England
Master Sergeant Roy F. Chandler. USA (Ret.), St. Mary’s City, Maryland
Sergeant Major Dan Cragg, USA (Ret.), Springfield, Virginia
John J. Culbertson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
General Raymond G. Davis, USMC (Ret.), Stockbridge, Georgia
General Michael S. Davison, USA (Ret.), Arlington, Virginia
Richard P. DeMarco, North Royalton, Ohio
Colonel James A. Donovan, USMC (Ret.), Atlanta, Georgia
Ed W. Eaton, Walla Walla, Washington
Lieutenant General Julian J. Ewell, USA (Ret.), Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Lieutenant Colonel James Fitter, USA (Ret.), Fairfax, Virginia
Thomas R. Hargrove, Galveston, Texas
William J. Houser, Hinsdale, Illinois
Major General Kenneth J. Houghton, USMC (Ret.), La Jolla, California
First Lieutenant Peter Joannides, USA (Ret.), McLean, Virginia
Lieutenant General William K. Jones, USMC (Ret.), Alexandria, Virginia
Brigadier General Frederick J. Karch, USMC (Ret.), Arlington, Virginia
First Lieutenant David Kasten, USA, Glendale, Arizona
General P. X. Kelley, USMC (Ret.), Arlington, Virginia
General Walter T. Kerwin Jr., USA (Ret.), Alexandria, Virginia
General Frederick J. Kroesen, USA (Ret.), Falls Church, Virginia
Ed Kugler, Spring, Texas
Major Jim Land, USMC (Ret.), Woodbridge, Virginia
Lieutenant Colonel James W. Lanning, USA (Ret.), San Marcos, Texas
Bill Laurie, Mesa, Arizona
H. R. (Lefty) Luster, Naturita, California
Major General S. H. Matheson, USA (Ret.), Carmel, California
Lieutenant General William J. McCaffrey, USA (Ret.), Alexandria, Virginia
JoAnna M. McDonald, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Mike Monfrooe, Bemidji, New Mexico
Jack Murphy, Croydon, Pennsylvania
Lieutenant General Herman Nickerson Jr., USMC (Ret.), Jacksonville, North Carolina
Major Willis L. Powell, USA (Ret.), Columbus, Georgia
Donn R. Proven, Glenview, Illinois
Lieutenant Colonel Jim Reid, USMC (Ret.), Fallbrook, California
Rick Reynolds, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lieutenant General Elvy B. Roberts, USA (Ret.), San Francisco, California
Terry B. Roderick, Cocoa, Florida
General W. B. Rosson, USA (Ret.), Salem. Virginia
Ray Sautter, Long Beach, California
Captain Scott R. Schoner, USA. Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Lieutenant General Ormond R. Simpson, USMC (Ret.), Bryan, Texas
Gary Smith, Perrin, Texas
James W. Sotherland, Glen Allen, Virginia
Major General Paul F. Smith, USA (Ret.), Melbourne, Florida
Lawrence W. Tahler, Whitefish, Montana
Brigadier General Joseph R. Ulatoski, USA (Ret.), Bellevue, Washington
Joseph T. Ward, Lafayette, Colorado
Ray Weiner, Roselle, Illinois
General William C. Westmoreland, USA (Ret.), Charleston, South Carolina
General Fred C. Weyand, USA (Ret.), Honolulu, Hawaii
Gary M. White, Phoenix, Arizona
Colonel Nevin Williams, USA (Ret.), Carmichael, California
Major General Ellis W. Williamson, USA (Ret.), Arlington, Virginia
Darryl Young, Carmel, California
Archives, Museums, Libraries, Installations
The staffs of the following assisted in the search for documents and provided papers and other information that contributed to this study:
Don R. Pratt Museum, Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Department of the Army, General Officer Management Office, Washington, D.C.
Department of the Navy, Office of Information, Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, California
Pentagon Library, Washington, D.C.
Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix, Arizona
Public Affairs Office, Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Public Affairs Office, Fort Benning, Georgia
Public Affairs Office, NAB Coronado, California
Public Affairs Office, Quantico, Virginia
Public Affairs Office, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Redcatcher, Inc., McLean, Virginia
Scottsdale Public Library, Scottsdale, Arizona
Southwest Business, Industry, and Rehabilitation Association, Phoenix, Arizona
U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, Fort Benning, Georgia
U.S. Army Military History Institute, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
U.S. Army Public Affairs Office, Washington, D.C.
U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Phoenix, Arizona
U.S. Marine Corps Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.
U.S. Marine Corps Museum and Library, Washington, D.C.
U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Phoenix, Arizona
U.S. Marine Corps University, Quantico, Virginia
U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, Maryla
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Gerald Hugh “Gerry” Corcoran
By Michael Lee Lanning
THE ONLY WAR WE HAD: A Platoon Leader’s Journal of Vietnam
VIETNAM 1969–1970: A Company Commander’s Journal
INSIDE THE LRRPS: Rangers in Vietnam
INSIDE FORCE RECON: Recon Marines in Vietnam (with Ray W. Stubbe)
THE BATTLES OF PEACE
INSIDE THE VC AND THE NVA: The Real Story of North Vietnam’s Armed Forces (with Dan Cragg)
VIETNAM AT THE MOVIES
SENSELESS SECRETS: The Failures of U.S. Military Intelligence
THE MILITARY 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Military Leaders of All Time
THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN SOLDIER: From Crispus Attucks to Colin Powell
BLOOD WARRIORS: American Military Elites
MERCENARIES: Soldiers of Fortune, from Ancient Greece to Today’s Private Military Companies
Michael Lee Lanning retired from the army as a lieutenant colonel after more than twenty years’ service. During his assignment to Vietnam, he served as both an infantry platoon leader and a company commander in the 199th Infantry Brigade (Light). He lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
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