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I want to find out how to become a sniper with the marines. where can i find information on this?

as far as I recall and this was 20 odd years ago - you don't choose - you are chosen - only the best shots are chosen for this.

this isn't ordinary war fare it is one to one - you are told a target - you aim - fire and kill that person - near misses are not acceptable -

dreme - know a little on this one - it is what my son did

   his Mummy taught him to shoot in the first place - but he was better than me at it

someone mention my name?

Yup you do, here is the course entry requirements.

ROYAL MARINES SNIPER

Aim of the course

To train selected NCOs and Marines to operate as Unit snipers in conventional

operations.

Outline syllabus

 Advanced marksmanship in the .338 (8.59mm) with SSI

 Stalking and advanced field craft techniques

 Camoufl age and concealment techniques

 Observation and recognition of foreign weapons, AFV and aircraft

 Map reading and air photography

 Judging distance

 Sniper knowledge

 Construction and manning of observation posts and hides, both rural and

urban

 Reconnaissance techniques

 Counter Sniper techniques

Entry standards

 To ideally have at least two years military experience

 To be of an above average standard in all basic field craft and military

skills, APWT marksman with the in-service rifl e

 Be physically fit and have been audiometrically tested

 20/20 vision (non-corrected)

 Passed BFT, CFT with a good level of fi eld and load carry fi tness

 To be recommended by Company Commander as physically and

mentally robust

 

 

Reference No

071/013

Duration

10 weeks

Location

CTCRM,

Exmouth,

Devon

Frequency

3 courses

per year

I trust this statisfies your question ?

kids don't always tell Mum about the training involved  only the end result -

Its about shooting, but more other things are needed apart from being a good shot! The Marksmanship princibles give a basic guide to what's needed! Good fieldcraft skills are paramount, like good cam, positioning, and good patrol skills to the actual position itself are very important. Sniping is about good all round infantry skills with the added shooting skills! Also you have to be fit, robust and adaptable to be able to hump a lot of kit around and to be able to lay up for sometimes days or weeks on end and have that patience and self disipline to see it through and then take that one perfect shot and make a kill.....A challenging and exciting role!!!!

No Problem, i did forget to mention the only other way i know of to get on the course is by joining the Pongo's serve 2-3 years apply for "Them" get badged then they may send you if you ask really nice.

You will find anything worth while in the forces takes hard graft, good luck with what ever option you choose.

Hi, great place for all the info im trying to gather :) im 15 nearly 16 and im interested in joing the marines, got the idea from my uncle who is currently in afghan in 45 comando also SBS, ive been asking around for a while in cadets about the idea of being a sniper but they never realy said much :/

@ thatsamkid, if your wanting to know about fitness some of the best things to do are start running and try and get about 3miles in 20mins (gradually get to that dont just try streight away XD) also lots of press-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups swimming is a bonus that will help alot, for any more info on the fitness theres another forum here

http://www.hmforces.co.uk/training/articles/185-royal-marines-entra...

that explanes all the fitness requirments ect, hope this helps

kind regards jay

Hi ive been trying all the sit-ups and press ups (they are the easy part) the hard part is the pull ups, trying to get your chest to touch the bar its hard and after a while youll feel like lead and very heavy if your not used to it :O

As an ex-sniper I have read the previous comments. in general I agree with them. But I feel that they have forgotten one major part of being a sniper, and that is the mental state you must have. Here are a few questions that you should ask yourself first:

1. Am I able to take a life in cold blood.

2. how would I re-act seeing a man's brains spray out behind his head through your scope.

3. Do I really like my on company in long stretch's of time.

4. Am I willing to lay in my own sweat, faeces and smell for up to three days.

5. Would I feel a great satisfaction in doing the job after the mission.

6. How would I feel about the people around me disliking intensley, eventually.

patrice says ...

As an ex-sniper I have read the previous comments. in general I agree with them. But I feel that they have forgotten one major part of being a sniper, and that is the mental state you must have. Here are a few questions that you should ask yourself first:

1. Am I able to take a life in cold blood.

2. how would I re-act seeing a man's brains spray out behind his head through your scope.

3. Do I really like my on company in long stretch's of time.

4. Am I willing to lay in my own sweat, faeces and smell for up to three days.

5. Would I feel a great satisfaction in doing the job after the mission.

6. How would I feel about the people around me disliking intensley, eventually.

Hi Patrice, welcome to the site!

It's good to have another serviceman on here for the gen!

I'm wondering a few things through, I saw this on your profile.

1969 - 1979 Served 9yrs with the colours, with tours of Northern Ireland (6),. 2 tours in Germany, 1 in Berlin and the othier in Fallingbostel. 1979 - 1982 This was followed by a year in Rhodesia with 1. Sioux Scouts, I then moved into South Africa and worked with 2. 42 Buffalo recce pltn. 1982 - 1991 I engaged in the French Foriegn Legion, where I served in 3.French Guyane, South of France, and terminated my service after the Gulf War. I say war because for the French contingent (Dageut Div). That conflict was on a war footing. 1991 - Present Civvie Street, and wish to get back to full time employment ASP...."

1. Are these the guys who were around in Custers time?

2. do you mean  32 buffalo recce pltn?

3. I'm slightly confused with this one? I'm lead to believe this was in South America, not South of France?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Guiana

Seems a strange set of mistakes to make.

Anyway, I'm sure you can clarify it for us.

All the best!

whitey14uk says ...

I was going to let this lie but I can't, it's not fair on someone genuinely interested in this trade. Thatsamkid, I appoligise for my previous reply, it wasn't accurate. I won't take credit for the following, another member brought it to my attention.

patrice says ...

As an ex-sniper I have read the previous comments. in general I agree with them. But I feel that they have forgotten one major part of being a sniper, and that is the mental state you must have. Here are a few questions that you should ask yourself first:

3. Do I really like my on company in long stretch's of time.

Did you not get on with your spotter patrice? You know, the guy lying next to you the whole time.

4. Am I willing to lay in my own sweat, faeces and smell for up to three days.

How did you overcome the problem of dogs smelling this Patrice? It would be a good idea to do your stuff into a cling film bag and place it in your kit.

5. Would I feel a great satisfaction in doing the job after the mission.

6. How would I feel about the people around me disliking intensley, eventually.

              Like thatsamkid said..... WHAT?

Like I say this was brought to my attention by someone much more knowledgeable in this than me. Please can you clarify Patrice? Thanks

I agree with Whitney,this needs some explaining as some of it just doesnt ring true!

thatsamkid says ...

thank you Dreme and Whitey for bringing this to my attention, i dont no why i forgot that there is two people workin together, i.e the shooter and spotter. and also if the question 'pertaining' (i think this is the right word) to people around disliking intently (still dont understand that question), does it mean people around me disliking me intently? and why?

I think thats what he's getting at. You'll have to ask Patrice, if he decides to reply.

I wouldn't know to be honest but I wouldn't see why they'd be intensley disliked personally. I'm sure a patrol would be thankful for the presence of a sniper.