Francis

Francis is Marine Corps veteran that had served for 10 years in the infantry; serving as a Scout Sniper Team Leader, Chief Scout Sniper, and an instructor for the Urban and Aerial Sniper Course at II Marine Expeditionary Force, Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Francis began his career in the 3rd Battalion 4th Marines Scout Sniper Platoon, and was later the Chief Scout Sniper of 3rd Battalion 6th Marines. He finished his career as an instructor at II MEF EOTG Special Tactics Branch, where he taught various Special Operations Forces (such as MARSOC, Green Berets, Army Rangers, etc.) urban and aerial sniper operations, urban reconnaissance, and close quarters battle tactics. In the Marine Scout Sniper community, he is referred to as a “Razorback,” because he has attended and graduated from all five Sniper Courses that the Marine Corps has to offer, including: Scout Sniper Course, Scout Sniper Advanced Course, Mountain Scout Sniper Course, Urban Scout Sniper Course, and Aerial Sniper Course.

Francis holds his Bachelor's of Science in Natural Sciences with a concentration in Biology, an undergraduate certificate in Pre-Health, and has been accepted to several Medical Schools, which he will attend in Fall of 2025. His ultimate goal is to become an orthopedic surgeon, and provide world class care to underserved communities.

Marine Corps Certifications:

• Scout Sniper Course (0317)

• Mountain Scout Sniper Course

• Scout Sniper Advanced Course

• Urban Scout Sniper Course

• Aerial Sniper Course

• Combat Marksmanship Coach (0933)

• Combat Marksmanship Instructor (0931)

• Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival (0918)

• Method of Entry School

• Foreign Weapons Instructor

• EOTG Urban Reconnaissance and Surveillance Course

• EOTG Close Quarters Tactics Course

• Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Specialist (8623)

• Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Trained

• Australian NORFORCE Special Forces Survival Course

• Infantry Rifleman Course (0311)

• Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician

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