So, first off I apologize if there is another thread about this.
Anyway, being me, I was reading about different military units, branches traditions and things like that when I came up on the marine Corps Scout Snipers. A regular Marine is referred to as a PIG (Professionally Instructed Gunman) and after sniper school they are a HOG (Hunter Of Gunmen). HOGs get a 7.62 caliber bullet necklace (No shell, just the bullet). These were invented to replace the old way of being branded as a Scout Sniper. I was wondering people's opinions on wearing these.
Before judging read this:
-I would wear it in respect to these men, isn't that a big part of this sport?
-I plan on joining the military, not necessarily a sniper, however
-I won't call it a HOG's tooth unless explaining it's origins to someone if asked
-These, like many other things, made it into the civilian world to be bought
-To me this would just be something of a reward to myself after a large op. My "Pilot's Wings" in theory. Not just some patch or rank thrown onto my vest or shirt. It's a little reminder of what all went down, like when in the SEALs some platoons take the new guy's trident for a few months until after his first deployment.
So, please give an honest opinion. I don't have one yet, but may later on and want to see some opinions before bought.
Anyway, being me, I was reading about different military units, branches traditions and things like that when I came up on the marine Corps Scout Snipers. A regular Marine is referred to as a PIG (Professionally Instructed Gunman) and after sniper school they are a HOG (Hunter Of Gunmen). HOGs get a 7.62 caliber bullet necklace (No shell, just the bullet). These were invented to replace the old way of being branded as a Scout Sniper. I was wondering people's opinions on wearing these.
Before judging read this:
-I would wear it in respect to these men, isn't that a big part of this sport?
-I plan on joining the military, not necessarily a sniper, however
-I won't call it a HOG's tooth unless explaining it's origins to someone if asked
-These, like many other things, made it into the civilian world to be bought
-To me this would just be something of a reward to myself after a large op. My "Pilot's Wings" in theory. Not just some patch or rank thrown onto my vest or shirt. It's a little reminder of what all went down, like when in the SEALs some platoons take the new guy's trident for a few months until after his first deployment.
So, please give an honest opinion. I don't have one yet, but may later on and want to see some opinions before bought.
I like the BB idea though
